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SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)
<table class="table table-hover table-striped table-bordered"> <tr align="center"> <td><a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16129"><img src="https://cdn.sparkfun.com//assets/parts/1/4/7/8/5/16129-SparkFun_controller-bit_-_micro-bit_Carrier_Board__Qwiic_-01.jpg" alt="SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)"></a></td> <td><a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16403"><img src="https://cdn.sparkfun.com//assets/parts/1/5/1/3/4/16403-SparkFun_micro-arcade_kit_for_micro-bit_v2.0-03.jpg" alt="SparkFun micro:arcade kit for micro:bit v2.0 "></a></td> </tr> <tr align="center"> <td><i>SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)<br /> [ <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16129">DEV-16129</a> ]</i></td> <td><i>SparkFun micro:arcade kit for micro:bit v2.0 <br />[ <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16403">KIT-16403</a> ]</i></td> </tr> </table>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
- /Firmware - Example code
- /Hardware - Eagle design files (.brd, .sch)
- /Hardware/Production - Production panel files (.brd)
Documentation
- Library - PXT controller:bit firmware
- Micro:Arcade Kit Experiment Guide - Experiment guide using the controller:bit carrier board.
- Wireless Remote Control with micro:bit - 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
- SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic) - Latest and greatest (has qwiic connector)
- SparkFun gamer:bit - Initial product (no qwiic connector)
Product Versions
- KIT-16403 - Kit with the controller:bit
- DEV-16129 - V21, revision and renamed as controller:bit
- KIT-14218 - Kit with the gamer:bit
- DEV-14215 - v10, Initial release as the gamer:bit
License Information
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.
Distributed as-is; no warranty is given.
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