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Course Overview –
As part of this development track you will learn to work with the Kittenbot Meowbit board and explore the world of MicroPython. The Kittenbot Meowbit is a card-sized graphical retro game computer with allows you to code with Makecode arcade (Blocks, Javascript) including MicroPython. In other words, it can combines game programming, game design while presenting learners the opportunity to learn mainstream programming languages like MicroPython. The Meowbit is a card-sized graphical programming video game console designed for kids of all ages.
As you work through this course you will learn basics of MicroPython on the Kittenbot Meowbit, explore the MicroPython API and write programs in MicroPython that exploit the features of the Kittenbot Meowbit. The MicroPython implementation for the Kittenbot Meowbit is different from that on the BBC micro:bit. So while the concepts might in some cases be the same, the libraries and code used could different significantly.
What are the learning outcomes for this development track –
Here’s the outcomes we will be working towards as part of this development track.
- Explore the fundamentals of computational thinking
- Explore fundamentals of programming i.e. program structure, decisions, loops, variables, etc.
- Learn how to design, create, write programs in MicroPython.
- Learn Learn to work with the Kittenbot Meowbit, design your own programs and upload the programs to the Meowbit
Recommended Prior Learning –
We would highly recommend that you complete some of the following development tracks before you start working on the Programming Games with the Kittenbot Mewobit development track.
- Introduction to coding concepts with Scratch I
- Introduction to coding concepts with Scratch II
- Exploring Coding Concepts Using the BBC micro:bit I
- Exploring Coding Concepts Using the BBC micro:bit II
- Exploring Coding Concepts Using the BBC micro:bit III
- Design Interactive Games Using the BBC micro:bit
- MicroPython with the BBC micro:bit – I
- MicroPython with the BBC micro:bit – II
Each of the development tracks listed above can be access through KidzCanCode (https://learning.kidzcancode.com).
Prerequisites –
Here are the hardware prerequisites for this course –
- This tutorial makes extensive use of the Kittenbot Meowbit.
- If you haven’t purchased a Kittenbot Meowbit yet you might want to head over and pick one up now.
- We also recommend picking up a Kittenbot IoBit for working on electronics projects and a Kittenbot Robobit to be able to create a programmable robot.
About the Kittenbot Meowbit –
The Meowbit is a card-sized graphical retro game computer with allows you coding with Makecode arcade and Python. In other words, it can combines game programming, design while presenting learners the opportunity to learn mainstream programming languages like micropython. The Meowbit is a card-sized graphical programming video game console designed for kids of all ages.
The Kittenbot Meowbit comes with a 1.8′ full-color screen, 6 x programmable buttons, 1 x buzzer, built-in light sensor, temperature sensor, SD card slot (For external storage), multiplayer connector and edge connector. A special feature of the Meowbit is the in-built edge connector which should (**no extensive testing or certification of other 3rd party expansion boards has been conducted) be compatible with most micro:bit expansion boards out there. When combined with the Kittenbot Robot:bit board you have the ability to create a programmable versatile robot in a very short time. The Kittenbot Meowbit can also be used with the Kittenbot IoBit to create different electronics projects.