Skip to content
New issue

Have a question about this project? Sign up for a free GitHub account to open an issue and contact its maintainers and the community.

Sign up for GitHub

By clicking “Sign up for GitHub”, you agree to our terms of service and privacy statement. We’ll occasionally send you account related emails.

Already on GitHub? Sign in to your account

Add separate section for shields #6422

Merged
merged 1 commit into from
May 16, 2024
Merged

Add separate section for shields #6422

Changes from all commits
Commits
Show all changes
1 commit
Select commit
File filter

Filter by extension

Filter by extension
Conversations
Failed to load comments.
Loading
Jump to
Jump to file
Failed to load files.
Loading
Diff view
Diff view
15 changes: 12 additions & 3 deletions docs/hardware.md
View file
Open in desktop
Original file line number Diff line number Diff line change
Expand Up @@ -82,7 +82,17 @@ These boards run MakeCode Arcade games. They are based on our guidelines, adhere
"imageUrl": "/static/hardware/adafruitm4.jpg",
"url": "https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-arcade-m4",
"variant": "hw---samd51"
},
}
]
```
## micro:bit shields for Arcade

You can use micro:bit V2 with an accessory shield to play MakeCode Arcade games as well! Connecting the new micro:bit to a MakeCode Arcade compatible shield allows the micro:bit to become its own retro gaming handheld. The micro:bit acts like a game cartridge that contains all of your game code, all the shield does is enhance the micro:bit with a full colour LCD, additional buttons for game input. In addition to these awesome new features, micro:bit accessory manufacturers can augment their shields with their own custom Arcade shield designs and unique capabilities.

Shields are based on our guidelines, adhere to open source hardware reference designs, and have been user tested. However, each hardware manufacturer is responsible for ensuring the compatibility, reliability, safety and compliance of their products. Microsoft provides no representations or warranties on these products and disclaims liability for any risks associated with their use.

```
[
{
"name": "micro:bit Newbit Shield",
"description": "Use the micro:bit with an expansion board from Kittenbot",
Expand All @@ -102,14 +112,13 @@ These boards run MakeCode Arcade games. They are based on our guidelines, adhere
"url": "https://www.icshop.com.tw/products/368112100137?locale=en"
},
{
"name": "micro:bit Kitronik Shield",
"name": "Kitronik Arcade for micro:bit",
"description": "Use the micro:bit with an expansion board from Kitronik",
"imageUrl": "/static/hardware/kitronik-shield.png",
"url": "http://www.kitronik.co.uk/56116"
}
]
```

## Other ways to play Arcade

```codecard
Expand Down
Loading