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History
The system was announced by March 30th, 2019.Meet Meowbit: Programmable Retro Game Computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvIrioiKMw4 16 March 2021 en By April 15th, 2019 the system had launched. The system cost between $34.90 and $39.90 at launch, depending on the retailer.Kittenbot Meowbit: A Handheld Micro:bit-Based Codable Gaming Console https://www.hackster.io/news/kittenbot-meowbit-a-handheld-micro-bit-based-codable-gaming-console-846429f85bdb 16 March 2021 Hackster.io en At launch much of the documentation was written in the Chinese language.
Technology
The Kittenbot MeowBit uses a STM32F401RET6 microcontroller, containing an ARM Cortex M4 architecture processor.Kittenbot Meowbit Retro Game Console Features BBC Micro:bit Edge Connector https://www.cnx-software.com/2019/04/15/kittenbot-meowbit-retro-game-console-bbc-microbit-edge-connector/ 9 February 2021 www.cnx-software.com The system has 2 megabytes of SPI Flash storage. The system also has an SD card reader.
The console uses a 1.8" color TFT LCD with a resolution of 160 by 128 pixels. A simple buzzer is used for audio.
The system uses a MP6050 gyroscope for motion controls. The system also has a light sensor and a temperature sensor.
The system is powered by a 3.3 volt 500 milliamp hour capacity lithium chemistry battery.
The console is clad in casing made of silicone in either orange or baby blue colors.KittenBot Meowbit - Codable Console for MakeCode Arcade https://www.adafruit.com/product/4324 www.adafruit.com 26 February 2021 Notably the bottom of the console contains a BBC Micro:bit connector for expansion.
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