# Nibble (CircuitMess)

> A small kit for building and coding a games console.

- **Category:** DIY & play
- **Availability:** Listed by maker
- **Price:** US$94.99 (at elecrow.com), checked 2026-09-15
- **Good for:** Learn soldering and program a small games console.
- **You'll need:** Soldering tools, AAA batteries and a computer.
- **Trade-off:** The batteries are alkaline, not a rechargeable pack.
- **Page:** https://gadgets.sh/devices/nibble/

## Where to buy

| Shop | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Elecrow | Orderable | https://www.elecrow.com/circuitmess-nibble-diy-game-console.html?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nibble&utm_content=api |

## Blueprint

**Schematics published.** CircuitMess states Nibble's schematics and BOM are open-source, but no direct schematic file or hardware repo could be located; only a firmware/library repo was found.

### Source repositories

- [CircuitMess/Nibble](https://github.com/CircuitMess/Nibble) — firmware, MIT, ★8

### Key parts

| Part | Role | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|
| 32-bit MCU, 160 MHz, 4MB flash / 80KB RAM | MCU |  |
| 1.4" 128x128 full-color TFT | display |  |

_Notes:_ Elecrow listing and CircuitMess's own 'Open source schematics and software are here' blog post both assert Nibble's schematic/BOM are open, and list it among covered devices, but neither page nor the CircuitMess/Nibble GitHub repo (library/firmware only, no hardware folder) contains an actual schematic or BOM file/link I could verify by fetching. Kept at 'schematics' tier on the strength of the maker's explicit open-source claim, but could not include a files entry without a working URL — treat the openness claim as maker-asserted, not independently verified. 32-bit MCU, 160 MHz, 4MB flash / 80KB RAM: exact part not named in available listings; likely ESP8266 per third-party description

## Specifications

### Compute & display

| | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 32-bit, 160 MHz; exact chip not identified in this listing |
| Storage & memory | 4 MB storage; 80 KB RAM |
| Display | 1.4-inch full-color TFT; 128 × 128 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |

### Assembly & games

| | |
|---|---|
| Build time | Approximately two hours; no prior experience required |
| Audience | Recommended age 9+ |
| Preloaded games | Bonk, Invaderz, Snake and SpaceRocks |
| Programming | Arduino C++ and CircuitBlocks |
| Open files | Software, hardware schematics and bill of materials are published |

### Listed package

| | |
|---|---|
| Electronics | Main board, LCD, battery holder, AAA batteries and small components |
| Enclosure | Acrylic case |
| Tools | USB soldering iron, stand, sponge, solder wire and cross-head screwdriver |
| Cables & supply | Micro USB cable, soldering-iron cable and 2 A USB power supply |

## Documentation

- [CircuitMess seller listing on Elecrow](https://www.elecrow.com/circuitmess-nibble-diy-game-console.html)

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Source: gadgets.sh · https://gadgets.sh/devices/nibble/ · JSON: https://gadgets.sh/api/v1/devices/nibble.json