A gamepad expansion board for the BBC micro:bit. Plug in your micro:bit and it becomes a wireless remote controller or game console. The gamepad features eight programmable buttons (D-pad: up, down, left, right; face buttons: X, Y; front buttons: A, B), plus an onboard vibration motor, buzzer, and LED.

The acrylic case gives it a comfortable, finished feel. Program it with MakeCode graphical blocks or MicroPython to create wireless controllers, multimedia interactive games, and more.

Key Features

• 8 Programmable Buttons – D-pad (4), X, Y, A, B
• Onboard Vibration Motor – Haptic feedback for games and alerts
• Onboard Buzzer – Sound effects and audio feedback
• Onboard LED – Programmable status indicator
• Acrylic Enclosure – Comfortable handheld form factor
• MakeCode & MicroPython – Graphical and text-based programming

Specifications

• Operating Voltage – 3 V DC (2× AAA batteries)
• Buttons – 8 programmable (6 large, 2 small)
• Dimensions – 148 × 57 mm

Package Contents

• 1× micro:Gamepad PCB
• 1× Acrylic panel + floor plate
• 1× Battery box with cover
• 6× Large buttons
• 2× Small buttons
• 4× Copper standoffs
• 8× Screws
• 2× Velcro strips

Resources

• Product Wiki