Snap4Arduino was a Snap! extension, a full Snap! implementation to interact with the physical world, through many types of electronic devices, especially those compatible with Arduino. Starting with Snap! v11, the S4A Connector library is doing this job.
Snap! is a broadly inviting programming language for kids and adults that's also a platform for serious study of computer science. It is inspired by Scratch, written by Jens Mönig and Brian Harvey and presented by the University of California at Berkeley.
Snap4Arduino requiere boards with Firmata firmware installed. Check devices section.
Just download, unpack/unzpip and click Snap4Arduino.
Choose your system: Windows 64 (or its portable option), GNU/Linux 64, MacOSX, Windows32 (or its portable) or GNU/Linux 32.
Install Snap4Arduino connector and then, just play Snap4Arduino online (you can install it as an app from the browser to run it offline).
Chromium/Chrome/Edge browsers are required
Download Snap4Arduino connector, unzip its crx folder, type chrome://extensions, select Developer mode and Upload an unpacked extension selecting that crx file (or just drag and drop it).
Just play Snap4Arduino online (you can install it as an app from the browser to run it offline).
Play online
Plugin for Chromebooks (chrome web store)
Chrome/Chromium/Edge plugin (download extension)
Last Snap4Arduino version is 10.3.6 (released on 08/01/2025) and its Snap4Arduino connector version (chrome extension)is 8.0
You can also find older releases and unmaintained versions
Snap4Arduino requires boards with Firmata firmware uploaded.
You can upload Firmata firmwares direcly from Snap4Arduino (with both desktop and online versions) to UNOs compatible boards. Or just here:
A lot of devices support Standard Firmata. Tested on Nano, Mega, Leonardo and Micro.
Many 32 bit devices support Firmata. Tested on Due, 101, ESP8266 and NodeMCU.
Standard Firmata is directly uploadable with any Arduino IDE.
Other options are: SA5Firmata, Creative Robotix Firmata, MC Firmata Collection, Robotics-unleashed, Snap4ArduinoDev, LCD Firmata and Ultrasound Firmata
While most BCP courses are ports/remasters from Mario Kart Tour (the mobile game), several elements remain to the Booster Course Pass version on Switch:
It is worth noting that the DLC courses do not run at a native 1080p/60fps in handheld mode like the base game's "Nitro" tracks. Due to their origin from Mario Kart Tour (a mobile game), these tracks were upscaled. However, Nintendo optimized them significantly through patches. By Wave 6, the performance gap was nearly imperceptible in docked mode, and the vibrant art direction makes up for any minor technical compromises.
You can buy the pass directly from the Nintendo eShop for $24.99 . This gives you permanent access to all 48 tracks and characters.
: Wave 6 introduced 17 new Mii Racing Suits, exclusive to DLC owners. These include suits based on characters like King Boo, Monty Mole, and a special Daisy suit unlockable via Daisy's amiibo . Exclusive Rewards and Challenges
, giving you access to the most expansive roster of tracks in Mario Kart history. What’s Included: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Base Game):
You can find our GitHub repo at Snap4Arduino@GitHub. Please feel free to send us your pull requests and participate in reporting, fixing or commenting on bugs!
While most BCP courses are ports/remasters from Mario Kart Tour (the mobile game), several elements remain to the Booster Course Pass version on Switch:
It is worth noting that the DLC courses do not run at a native 1080p/60fps in handheld mode like the base game's "Nitro" tracks. Due to their origin from Mario Kart Tour (a mobile game), these tracks were upscaled. However, Nintendo optimized them significantly through patches. By Wave 6, the performance gap was nearly imperceptible in docked mode, and the vibrant art direction makes up for any minor technical compromises.
You can buy the pass directly from the Nintendo eShop for $24.99 . This gives you permanent access to all 48 tracks and characters.
: Wave 6 introduced 17 new Mii Racing Suits, exclusive to DLC owners. These include suits based on characters like King Boo, Monty Mole, and a special Daisy suit unlockable via Daisy's amiibo . Exclusive Rewards and Challenges
, giving you access to the most expansive roster of tracks in Mario Kart history. What’s Included: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Base Game):