Kitronik Mini Controller for Raspberry Pi Pico & Pico W
Programmable gamepad for Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico W. Features 6 buttons, buzzer, pin breakout & runs on AA batteries. Ideal for robotics & projects.
The Kitronik Mini Controller is a fully programmable handheld controller designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi Pico and is ideally suited for the wireless Pico W. Featuring a classic gamepad layout, it provides intuitive user input for a wide range of electronics and robotics projects, allowing for immediate interactive control.
Its design prioritises ease of use. No tools are required for assembly; you simply slot a Raspberry Pi Pico (with pre-soldered male headers) into the dedicated socket and you are ready to start coding. Comprehensive sample code and a dedicated MicroPython module are provided to help you get your project up and running straight away.
Key Features & Specifications
- Six Input Buttons: Provides four directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and two action buttons for versatile control schemes.
- Audio Feedback: An onboard buzzer provides clear audio cues and feedback for user interactions.
- Extensive Pin Breakout: Offers easy access to multiple GPIO pins for expansion, including GP1, GP2, GP3, GP4, GP14, GP17, ADC1, ADC2, and several 3.3V and GND pads, all on a standard 0.1″ footprint.
- Dedicated Power Control: Features a dedicated on/off power switch for convenient operation and battery conservation.
- Power Supply: Powered by 3x AA batteries (batteries not included).
- Compact Dimensions: Measures 29mm (H) x 82mm (W) x 60mm (D), making it a portable and ergonomic controller for handheld projects.
Perfect for controlling robots, gaming projects, interactive displays, or any application requiring a custom, programmable interface, the Kitronik Mini Controller turns your Raspberry Pi Pico into the brain of a versatile and responsive input device.
- With robotics kits for remote control
- Projects requiring custom user input
- Interactive gaming and arcade builds
- Educational electronics and coding projects
- Controller Layout: Typical gamepad with 6 buttons
- Compatibility: Raspberry Pi Pico & Pico W
- Inputs: 4 direction buttons, 2 action buttons
- Audio: Onboard buzzer for feedback
- Pin Access: Breaks out GP1/2/3/4/14/17, ADC1/2, 3.3V, GND
- Pin Footprint: Standard 0.1″
- Power Switch: Dedicated on/off switch
- Power Source: 3x AA batteries (not included)
- Programming: MicroPython module & sample code provided
- Assembly: Tool-free; requires Pico with male headers soldered
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 29 x 82 x 60 mm
- Weight: 43 grams
- Breaks out multiple pins for easy access: GP1/2/3/4/14/17, ADC1 2 and several 3.3V GND pads, all to standard 0.1" footprint
- For Use With: Raspberry Pi Pico
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