https://github.com/sparkfun/Micro_Bit_Controller_Bit

Micro:Bit game controller expansion board.
https://github.com/sparkfun/Micro_Bit_Controller_Bit

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Micro:Bit game controller expansion board.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sparkfun/Micro_Bit_Controller_Bit
• Owner: sparkfun
• License: other
• Created: 2017-03-14T21:01:31.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-07-14T17:00:56.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-15T00:11:14.147Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: microbit, sparkfun, sparkfun-products
• Language: Python
• Homepage: https://www.sparkfun.com
• Size: 3.54 MB
• Stars: 5
• Watchers: 32
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 1
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

Lists

• awesome-microbit - SparkFun gamer:bit - Open source files for the SparkFun gamer:bit, a board to provide a game system. (🔩 Hardware / 🎓 Machine Learning Resources & Projects)

README

        
SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)

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   SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)
 [ DEV-16129 ]

   SparkFun micro:arcade kit for micro:bit v2.0 
[ KIT-16403 ]

  

The SparkFun controller:bit is a fun-filled “carrier” board for the micro:bit that, when combined with the micro:bit, provides you with a fully functional game system. Designed in a similar form factor to the classic Nintendo NES controller, the controller:bit is equipped with a four-direction “D-pad” on the left side of the board and two action buttons on the right side of the board. The two push buttons on the micro:bit in the center function as start and select. The back of the board also includes poke-home connectors if you decide to go retro by connecting connect arcade buttons and switches. Check out the micro:arcade kit if you decide to build your very own arcade cabinet using the micro:bit!

Repository Contents

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* **/Firmware** - Example code 

* **/Hardware** - Eagle design files (.brd, .sch)

* **/Hardware/Production** - Production panel files (.brd)

Documentation

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* **[Library](https://github.com/sparkfun/pxt-gamer-bit)** - PXT controller:bit firmware

* **[Micro:Arcade Kit Experiment Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/microarcade-kit-experiment-guide/)** -  Experiment guide using the controller:bit carrier board.

* **[Wireless Remote Control with micro:bit](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/wireless-remote-control-with-microbit)** - Project guide using the micro:bot and micro:arcade kits. By utilizing the radio blocks, you can wirelessly control the micro:bot using the controller:bit.

Version History

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* [SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16129) - Latest and greatest (has qwiic connector)

* [SparkFun gamer:bit](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14215) - Initial product (no qwiic connector)

Product Versions

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* [KIT-16403](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16403) - Kit with the controller:bit

* [DEV-16129](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16129) - V21, revision and renamed as controller:bit

* [KIT-14218](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14218) - Kit with the gamer:bit

* [DEV-14215](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14215) - v10, Initial release as the gamer:bit

License Information

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This product is _**open source**_! 

Please review the LICENSE.md file for license information. 

If you have any questions or concerns on licensing, please contact technical support on our [SparkFun forums](https://forum.sparkfun.com/viewforum.php?f=152).

Distributed as-is; no warranty is given.

- Your friends at SparkFun.