Learn, build, and create.
Step-by-step lessons that take kids from their first blinking LED all the way to building multiplayer games with real physical controls. No experience needed — just curiosity.
Hello, LED!
Wire up your first LED to the Snaps hub and make it light up with a button press. Learn how circuits work and write your first block program.
You'll learn:
- Basic circuits
- Block events
- GPIO output
Button Bounce
Connect a physical push button to your breadboard and use it to control things on screen. Learn about inputs vs outputs.
You'll learn:
- GPIO input
- Debouncing
- Conditionals
Traffic Light
Build a fully working traffic light with red, amber and green LEDs. Learn about sequences, loops and timing delays.
You'll learn:
- Multiple GPIO
- Loops
- Wait blocks
Crank the Volume
Use the Playdate™'s unique crank to control the brightness of an LED with PWM. Learn about analogue signals and variable outputs.
You'll learn:
- Crank input
- PWM
- Variables
Sound Machine
Turn the Playdate™ into a musical instrument. Each button triggers a different sound, and the crank changes the pitch.
You'll learn:
- Sound blocks
- Crank input
- Multiple events
Night Light
Use a light sensor to detect the room's brightness and automatically switch an LED on when it gets dark.
You'll learn:
- Analogue input
- Conditions
- Threshold logic
Servo Controller
Control a servo motor using the Playdate™'s D-pad. Point left or right, and the motor follows. Great for robotics projects.
You'll learn:
- Servo PWM
- D-pad input
- Angle control
Morse Code Transmitter
Send secret messages to a friend! Build a Morse code transmitter with an LED and buzzer, and decode messages on screen.
You'll learn:
- Timing
- Arrays
- String handling
Reaction Game
Two players, one LED, and a breadboard button each. Who can press their button fastest when the light turns on? Build it and find out.
You'll learn:
- Timing precision
- Score tracking
- Display output
Temperature Monitor
Connect a temperature sensor and build a live dashboard on the Playdate™ screen. Add an LED alert when the room gets too warm.
You'll learn:
- I2C sensors
- Data display
- Alert logic
Simon Says
Build the classic memory game using four coloured LEDs and four physical buttons. Add sounds, increasing speed, and a high score.
You'll learn:
- Arrays
- Randomness
- Game state
Your Own Project
You've learned the blocks — now build something entirely your own. Combine sensors, LEDs, sound and the Playdate™'s screen however you imagine.
You'll learn:
- All skills
- Design thinking
- Creativity