SparkFun Controller:bit Carrier Board for micro:bit
SparkFun Controller:bit gamepad carrier board for the BBC micro:bit. Features a d-pad, action buttons, Qwiic & poke home connectors for project control.
The SparkFun Controller:bit Carrier Board is a simple and effective gamepad-style accessory that provides intuitive, tactile control for your BBC micro:bit. Designed with makers and educators in mind, it transforms your micro:bit into a versatile handheld controller, perfect for creating custom games, interactive projects, and robotics applications.
The board features a full 4-way directional pad (d-pad) and two dedicated action buttons, offering a familiar and responsive interface for user input. For easy expansion and project integration, it is fitted with external poke home connectors on the rear, each corresponding to a front button, allowing you to wire in additional components or LEDs. A Qwiic connector is also included on the rear, enabling quick plug-and-play connections to the vast ecosystem of I²C sensors and devices without soldering.
Key Features
- Integrated micro:bit Edge Connector: Securely holds your micro:bit in place, providing a reliable connection for all its GPIO pins.
- Gamepad-Style Layout: The 4-way d-pad and two action buttons allow for intuitive and precise control, ideal for gaming and interactive projects.
- Easy Expansion: Rear-mounted poke home connectors let you easily add external components, while the Qwiic connector simplifies adding I²C sensors.
- Compact Design: With dimensions of 152mm wide by 51mm high, the board is ergonomic and easy for users of all ages to handle.
Whether you're building a custom video game controller, a remote-controlled robot, or an interactive art installation, the Controller:bit Carrier Board provides the physical interface needed to bring your micro:bit projects to life with enhanced usability and creative potential.
- Creating custom game controllers for micro:bit games
- Building interactive educational projects and kits
- Developing remote controls for robotics and vehicles
- Prototyping user interfaces for electronic projects
- Interface: Full 4-way directional pad (d-pad)
- Interface: Two action buttons
- Connector: Integrated micro:bit Edge connector
- Connector: Qwiic (I²C) connector on rear
- Connector: External poke home connectors on rear for each button
- Dimensions (HxW): 51mm x 152mm
- Product Height: 43 mm
- Product Width: 33 mm
- Product Depth: 15 mm
- Weight: 46 grams
- Type: Controller:bit
- For Use With: micro:bit
- SVHC: No SVHC (17-Jan-2023)
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