The 8BitCADE Level Up is a fun yet challenging way to learn how to code. It is a combination of hardware (the prebuilt console based on Arduboy console) and software (the learning platform) that work hand in hand to allow you to learn the fundamentals of coding step by step! From online courses and daily coding challenges to a full-fledge interactive emulator, the 8BitCADE Level Up will help improve your code skills in no time!
Back in the day, 8bit programmers had to work with very small memory, which resulted in the development of amazing programming techniques to cleverly do more with less.
The Level up brings back that struggle with 1bit games. You only have black or white pixels to create immersive games, stories and adventures. Programming challenges users to think smart and use their creative problem-solving skills to find better solutions.
Play some of your favourite classic retro games such as kong, defender, Tetris, space invaders and more.
Or explore some new indie titles such as Arduventure, Ardyina and more! The list is endless thanks to the amazing Arduboy community - showing just how 1 bit gaming can be fully utilised!
Access all of your games using the 8BitCADE Loader - a menu system that comes pre-installed on your console!
I created a Creator tool so you can create your own menu systems! Allowing you to fully customize the look, theme and games you have on your console! It only takes 5 minutes!
The XL uses https://github.com/MrBlinky/Arduboy-homemade-package
Arduino settings:
- Board: Homemade Arduboy
- Core: Arduboy Optimized core
- Display: SSD1309 (an option thanks to Blinkys library)
- Bootloader: Cathy 3k
- Flash select: Pin0/D2/Rx
- Port: (needs to be set to the XL)
- Programmer: AVRISP mkII
https://8bitcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8BitCADE-XL-Library-Board-Setup.pdf
Uses Arduino compiler with above-board settings
Specifications- Processor: ATmega32u4 (same as Arduino Leonardo & Micro)
- Memory: 32KB Flash, 2.5KB RAM, 1KB EEPROM
- Inputs: 6 Momentary Tactile Buttons
- Outputs: 128×64 1Bit OLED 2.42 inch SSD1309, 4 Ch. Piezo Speaker & Blinky LED
- Battery: 500 mAh Thin-Film Lithium Polymer
- Connectivity: Micro-USB type B
- Programming: Arduino IDE, GCC & AVRDude
- External Memory: W25Q128FVIQ
Christmas is coming up so I also spent a little bit more time on the packaging and created this! Everything you need to get started in one box!
Level UP is a platform for creating, learning, and exploring the world of code and game development, allowing users to progress into real-world programming.
What will it have?If you fancy supporting the development of this, head on over to the Kickstarter and grab yourself a console - if it be digital or physical!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jackdaly/8bitcade-level-up?ref=project_build
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