See Meowbit in action
Code it. Play it. Share it.
Meowbit is a card-sized retro game computer for young coders. Build your own pixel games with MakeCode Arcade or Python, play them on the colour screen, then plug in sensors and motors to take your ideas beyond the screen.
Designed and made by KittenBot.
A game console that students program themselves
Meowbit is made for teenagers who like games. Instead of only playing, they learn to code by making the games.
Your own game console
Create pixel games, play them on the built-in screen and share them with friends.
Block or Python coding
Drag and drop blocks in MakeCode Arcade, or write Python code for more control.
Built-in sensors
Light, temperature and motion sensors are already on the board, ready to use in games and projects.
Grows with the learner
Add sensors, motors and robot boards through the expansion pins, much like a micro:bit.
Learn to code by building games
With MakeCode Arcade, students drag and drop code blocks to design characters, levels, scores and sounds. When they are ready, they can move to Python and see their code run straight away on the Meowbit screen.
Games made on the computer can be tried on the real console, so every project ends with something students can hold, play and show to others.
One pocket-size console
Meowbit is about the size of a bank card and weighs only 42 g, so it is easy to carry in a school bag.
Everything you need is already built in
The board packs a screen, controls, sensors and storage into one small console.
Colour screen
A 160 × 128 TFT colour display shows games and results clearly.
Six buttons
Four direction buttons plus A and B buttons, all programmable for your own game controls.
Lights and sound
Two programmable LEDs and a buzzer for light effects and game sounds.
Sensors
A light sensor and a temperature sensor are built in.
Motion sensing
A 6-axis gyroscope and accelerometer lets students tilt and move the console to control a game.
Storage
A microSD card slot and 2 MB of flash memory for saving files and data.
One console, many ways to learn
Meowbit works for classrooms, clubs and home projects.
Classrooms and training centres
A game-based way to teach coding to teenagers in school lessons, bootcamps and training centres.
Game makers
Design pixel games with drag-and-drop blocks, then move on to Python code.
Hobbyists and DIY fans
Connect sensors and buttons to build smart gadgets and wearable ideas.
Hands-on STEM learning
Students see code turn into real action on a device they can hold.
Go beyond the screen
Meowbit has a 40-pin expansion connector, and its pin layout works with many micro:bit expansion boards. Add sensors, motors or a robot board and let your games control real things, or let real sensors control your games.
There are also analog pins, serial pins, an I2C connection and a JacDac port for more add-ons.
Ready to power on and start coding
Meowbit game console
400 mAh rechargeable battery included.
microUSB cable
For charging and for connecting to a computer to program.
Meowbit at a glance
Learn more with the free KittenBot Meowbit tutorials and code online at MakeCode Arcade.
Bring Meowbit to your students
Talk to us about class sets, training and teaching support for coding with Meowbit.
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