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History[edit | edit source]

Picturesque Lahti, Finland, the city where Pokitto Oy is based.[1]

Finnish product designer Jonne Valola developed the Pokitto.[2] At Maker Faire Rome in 2016, prototypes of the Pokitto were available for hands on demonstrations.[3] A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the project was launched on April 28, 2017.[4][3][2]

The Pokitto was released around New Years 2018.[5] Pokitto Magazine Issue 1 was released in July 2019.[6] Pokitto Magazine Issue 2 was released in July 2020.[7]

Technology[edit | edit source]

Compute[edit | edit source]

The Pokitto is powered by an using an 32 bit ARM Cortex M0+ LPC11U68 processor clocked at 48 megahertz with 36 kilobytes of RAM and 256 kilobytes of flash storage built in.[5][8]

Hardware[edit | edit source]

The Pokitto uses a color 2.0" TFT LCD.[9]

The Pokitto has a 600 mAh lithium polymer battery which lasts for 6 to 8 hours.[9]

The computer is made in the USA, and the ABS plastic casing is made in Finland.[9]

The Pokitto uses a microSD card.[10]

Add ons[edit | edit source]

A Joystick N' Rumble Hat add on uses a 3D printed case that mounts to the top of the unit and adds a joystick, two additional face buttons, and optional rumble capability.[11]

The Traffic Lights Kit adds either two or four miniature traffic lights to the console.[12]

Games[edit | edit source]

A number of games have been made for the Pokitto.[13]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

External Resources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Terms & Conditions Pokitto.com". Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  2. a b "Pokitto Kickstarter is LIVE !!!". Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  3. a b "Pokitto - easy-to-learn and program Gaming Gadget!". Kickstarter. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  4. "Pokitto Heads to Kickstarter" (in en). Hackster.io. https://www.hackster.io/news/pokitto-heads-to-kickstarter-f72aabb5c36f. 
  5. a b "Built with Mbed - Gaming with Pokitto Mbed". os.mbed.com. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  6. "PokittoMag1 Pokitto.com". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  7. "Pokitto Magazine Issue 2 Pokitto.com". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  8. "LPCXpresso11U68 Mbed". os.mbed.com. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  9. a b c "Pokitto DIY Game Console Pokitto.com". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  10. "🕹️ Pocket Sized Fun with Pokitto Handheld Game System Unboxing, Gameplay and Thoughts! 🕹️". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  11. "Pokitto Joystick n' Rumble Hat Pokitto.com". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  12. "Pokitto Traffic Lights Kit Pokitto.com". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  13. "GAMES&APPS Pokitto.com". Retrieved 15 November 2020.