@playmicrocade

World's smallest arcade cabinet to teach you electronics & coding in a fun way | Snap. Solder. Play

playmicrocade.com/
Joined December 2022
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Ready to explore the exciting world of electronics? The Microcade Kit has it all and beyond! Hone soldering skills, code games, and explore arcade history while assembling circuit boards. Relive your childhood
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@make30 Apr 2024
Join @IShJR and a panel of special guests as we gaze back fondly at our technological past to see what fresh #retro fun we can uncover, from #handheld #console #hacking to giving old #computers superpowers! Join us Thursday, May 23rd for our V89 #LaunchParty! 🥳 events.zoom.us/ev/Ak5i4dlFM4…
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I felt bad shooting this guy 😔 #screenshotsaturday #gamedev
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Hello #PortofolioDay I'm a pixelartist 🐊🙏🫰
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So here's the painted model of the beared miner, I hope you can see how hard it was to get the layering right with the candle and overall, but I think I nailed it! 𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙀𝘿! #3dmodeling #3dprinted #ShovelKnight @Nitrome @YachtClubGames
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"This will be my go to gifts for kids from now on. Also Jack is so great. Had a question about a step and he quickly replied with help. Seriously that makes this product even more rad!" Another glowing review about our 5 star customer support!
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The new Mystic Balloon & No Tool Kit spotted in the wild with the one and only @MstrBlinky! What do you think about the new PCB side art!
Mr.Blinky@MstrBlinky8 Dec 2023
Received this cool new version of the @playmicrocade kit. It's a nice DIY kit to tinker with for the holidays. You can get one from: playmicrocade.com/shop-mobil… When you order before Christmas you even get free international shipping!
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Want to learn how to Build & Code your own game console? Follow our written instructions on @instructables to find out, step by step, how its done with microcade! instructables.com/Build-Code…
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👾All the graphics were remade to work on the Arduboy display which has a 128x64 resolution. Pixels are either black or white so dither patterns are used to approximate different shades of grey 🔊Sound effects are adapted from the PC speaker sound used in the original game (3/5)
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We were at Makerfaire Rome! Showcasing our kits as well as doing workshops to teach kids and adults how to solder and make there own game console! You can be next! #giftideas #smallbusiness #makerfairerome
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I'm delighted to announce that my GlowStitch, machine sewable LEDs are now funded! Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement, I really appreciate it. Check out the campaign here: crowdsupply.com/makerqueenau…
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Check out this review of the microcade kit by @calebkraft over at @make! We cant thank you eough for this glowing review about the easy assembly process and unboxing! 🕹️Link here: makezine.com/article/maker-n…

This Tiny Arcade Machine Is A Delightfully Easy Kit - Make:

With a case made from PCB, this cute tiny arcade comes with everything you need to build it, in the box.

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Meet the Microcade Mystic Balloon Edition! A new theme based on the original #indiegame Mystic Balloon! A huge thank you to TEAM A.R.G, specfically Gaveno & @castpixel for there amazing work on the game. You can find both Tool & No Tool kits over at: playmicrocade.com/shop-mobil…
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Its official! You told us, we did it. We are releasing a new No Tools version of our kit for the makers out there who already have their own tools! And it starts at just $59.99 Order before christmas for free shipping: playmicrocade.com/roadtrip/
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We are glad you love the Microcade!
Erwin Ried@eried2 Nov 2023
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@playmicrocade awesome
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It's official, we are on @amazon America! Receive, build & start coding a microcade within 24 hours. Check it out here: amazon.com/gp/product/B0C9LN…
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Check out the full tutorial on how to code this Tetris game over at playmicrocade! PDF & Video guide youtube.com/shorts/19u2OJ8ja…

Arduino Tetris Game #MICROCADE #DIY

Check out this Tetris game I made on the Microcade, an Arduino base...

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An informative article about what we are trying to do over at microcade! I appreciate you all sharing and helping me spread joy & education through electronics & arcade games!
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@MicrochipMakes14 Aug 2023
.@playmicrocade is a palm-sized, ATmega32U4-based arcade machine with a cabinet made out of PCBs that lets you relive some childhood classics. makezine.com/article/maker-n…

Unleashing Nostalgia and Creativity: The Microcade Experience - Make:

Build this tiny arcade machine that uses PCBs for the cabinet! Learn to code or just have fun with some nostalgia

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Woah! From zero soldering to a fully working console - congratulations on successful making your own arcade machine and learning a new skill! Looking forward to see how you tackle the coding guides we are working on!
Tom Stone@yellhornet24 Jun 2023
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Before completing the kit with a fully working Microcade
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Hey folks! Check out this amazing tutorial made by one of our community members, SaberCPP! A start of an awesome series about how to code Tetris! youtu.be/ZgJwvJFk9TA
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