micro:Gamepad

The Micro:bit gamepad is an amazing expansion accessory for the micro:bit. Simply plug in your micro:bit, and it instantly transforms into a wireless remote - control device or a wireless game console. It comes neatly packaged with acrylic plates, giving it a smooth and comfortable feel, not like a bare circuit board at all. This gamepad has 8 programmable buttons. On the left, there are up, down, left, and right buttons; on the right, X and Y buttons; and A and B buttons are at the front. It also features a built - in vibration motor, buzzer, and LED that you can program. With graphical programming, it can quickly become a multimedia vibration controller or an interactive game console. The programming platform supports MakeCode graphical programming and Python, making it perfect for both beginners and experts. Specification: Operating Voltage is 3VDC (2 AAA batteries). It has a total of 8 programmable buttons, 1 onboard vibration motor, 1 onboard LED, 1 onboard buzzer, 1 acrylic floor, 1 acrylic panel, 1 battery box with a cover, 2 velcro strips, 4 copper cylinders, 8 screws, 6 big buttons, and 2 small buttons. Its dimension is 148x57(mm)/ 5.83*2.24in. There is also a product wiki available for reference.

Using the Micro:bit gamepad is easy. First, plug in your micro:bit to turn it into a wireless device. You can start using the 8 buttons right away for basic controls. If you want to get creative, use the graphical programming on the supported platforms (MakeCode or Python) to program the vibration motor, buzzer, and LED. When it comes to power, use 2 AAA batteries. For maintenance, keep the gamepad clean and dry. Avoid dropping it as it might damage the internal components. Also, if you are not using it for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent leakage. Refer to the product wiki if you have any technical questions or need more detailed programming help.