On the electronics and interfacing side of things, [John] utilises the Arduino pro micro for its copious analog inputs and USB functionality. A nice feature of this board is that it’s based on ...

He’s coded the games using the Arduino IDE with ... below the break. If the micro:bit piques your interest, you might like to take a read about its software stack, and have a look at our review.

Apart from understanding the Arduino's code language, one of the most confusing parts about the platform — especially for beginners — is picking the right board to use in a project. Sure, it ...