Joystick:bit 2 for micro:bit

Joystick:bit V2 is a JoyStick for the Micro:bit. It has a 4-direction joystick, and 4 programmable buttons in a classic joypad form factor. It also enhances game experiences with a built-in buzzer and vibration motor. Joystick:bit V2 can be used as a remote controller too! It's comfortable to hold and cool looking too!

Features

• Buzzer
• Vibration feedback for better game experience
• Add makecode package for simple programming
• Automatically powers off when 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 connected to P0 of micro:bit.

Vibration motor

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

7 GVS ports

7 GVS extension ports which could be soldered with pin headers, creating more extension possibilities.

Let's do it

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

To add the game:bit package, go to the  makecode site. Add a new project, then 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
This code allows you to test the button and vbration fuctions.
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

• Name: Joystick:bit V2
• SKU EF03417
• Supply 2xAAA Batteries
• Voltage DC 3V
• Number of rocker 1
• Undefined buttons 4
• Buzzer Support
• Vibration feedback Support
• Size 109.61mm x 49.56mm
• Net weight 31.3g