Joystick:bit V2 is a JoyStick based on micro:bit. It contains a 4-direction joystick and 4 undefined buttons as as classic JoyStick. At the same time, with the board buzzer and vibration motor, it also enhance game experience. Joystick:bit V2 can be remote control handle for micro:bit which on compact appearance and comfortable touch.

Introduction

Features

• With buzzer

• Vibration feedback for better game experience

• Add makecode package, simple for software

• Automatically power outage while micro:bit is pulled out

• Lead out 7 IO ports of micro:bit board

Appearance & location dimension

Function module introduction

Joystick

Connect X & Y of joystick to P1 & P2 of micro:bit.

Buzzer

The buzzer is a passive buzzer which is connect to P0 of micro:bit.

Vibration motor

The vibration motor is connect to P16 of micro:bit.

Buttons

The four buttons C&D&E&F are respectively connect to P12&P13&P14&P15 of micro:bit.

7 GVS ports

It contains 7 GVS extension ports which could be soldered pin head and master more extension possibilities.

Let's do it

Install

Install two 3A batteries to game:bit and insert the micro:bit.

Add game:bit package

Go ahead makecode and add new project, click on Extensions.

Search joystickbit and add joystick:bit package.

Make your code. Ever once you press buttons of your joystick:bit, it comes about vibration feedback with buttons sign showing.

Code

You also could directly download program visit website as below:

When download is finished, turn on the power switch and you will hear system sound.

Push button C, the game:bit will vibrate once. Push button D, the game:bit will vibrate once. Push button E, the game:bit will vibrate once. Push button F, the game:bit will vibrate once.

Parameters

Packaging List

•  1 x Joystick:bit 2 for micro:bit

Information

• joystick:bit v2