Building the Haynes Retro Arcade Electronics Kit

21 Aug 2019

Haynes Publishing (the folks behind the indispensable Haynes automotive guides) has released a series of electronics kits targeted at the young STEM-enthusiast. In this video, we'll be assembling the Haynes Retro Arcade electronics kit and seeing if it's worth the $35 price tag.

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airbornesurfer over 4 years ago in reply to clem57 +2

It's an Amtel somethingsomethingsomething. I'll have to take a peek when I get back to the shop.
clem57 over 4 years ago +1

Wonder what MCU they use?
dubbie over 4 years ago +1

Seems a bit expensive for what you get but I guess that is due to the pretty low resolution display. Anything better would cost much more. I like the idea though. Dubbie

airbornesurfer over 4 years ago in reply to dubbie

It's a little pricey considering parts would cost under $10US. You're paying for the brand name and the fact that it's imported from Germany. It's a neat little project box for a kid learning to solder, though. I need to attach some headers and see if I can reprogram it--and maybe stick it in a better enclosure
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airbornesurfer over 4 years ago in reply to clem57

It's an Amtel somethingsomethingsomething. I'll have to take a peek when I get back to the shop.
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dubbie over 4 years ago

Seems a bit expensive for what you get but I guess that is due to the pretty low resolution display. Anything better would cost much more. I like the idea though.

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clem57 over 4 years ago

Wonder what MCU they use?
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