Gamepad module for micro:bit, Joystick and Buttons (WS-14593) Waveshare

Gamepad expansion module for micro:bit, plays music, powered from battery, also charges the battery

Overview

This little module adds arcade controls to your micro:bit, makes it possible to turn the micro:bit into a mini game console. There's onboard buzzer to play music and game background effect. It is powered from a 14500 Li-ion battery (not included), conversely, it allows to charge the battery through USB connection.

Features

• micro:bit edge connector, directly pluggable
• High quality joystick, dual channel analog outputs for precise positioning, one channel digital output for press control
• Onboard battery and charge circuitry, powered from battery, also charges the battery through USB connection
• Battery indicator, blinks 1/2/3/4 times indicates the power remains about 25%/50%/75%/100% respectively
• 4x colorful buttons
• 2x side buttons, related to the A/B buttons of micro:bit, easy to use
• Buzzer for playing music and game background effect
• Comes with development resources (micro:bit graphical demo/python code/user manual, etc.)

Specifications

• Operating voltage: 5V
• Battery type: 14500 Li-ion
• Dimension: 150mm x 50mm

Pinouts

SYMBOL	PIN	DESCRIPTION
A	5	Button A
B	11	Button B
C	15	Button C
D	14	Button D
E	13	Button E
F	12	Button F
X	1	Joystick X axis
Y	2	Joystick Y axis
P	8	Joystick press
Buzzer	0	Buzzer

Dimensions

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/Joystick_for_micro:bit