The Kitronik Controller for the BBC micro is a retro-style gamepad designed to enhance gaming and control other devices via micro radio. It features programmable buttons, onboard sound, haptic feedback, and breakout points for additional buttons. Powered by two AA batteries, the micro connects directly to the controller via an edge connector. Its compact and ergonomic design makes it ideal for educational projects and interactive gaming experiences.

 Features

• Hand-held Gaming Solution: Enhances the gaming experience with the BBC micro
   
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• Fully Programmable: Includes directional buttons, fire buttons, onboard sound, and haptic feedback.
• Expandable: Breakout pads are available for adding shoulder buttons.
• Ergonomic Design: Comfortable to hold and use during gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Can control other devices such as robots and buggies via micro radio.
• Custom Code Blocks: Available for the MakeCode Editor as an extension.
• Power Switch: Easy power management and reset functionality.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage (Vcc): 3V (2 x AA Batteries)
• Max Current: 220mA (all onboard devices and BBC micro in use)
• External Channels: 2 x I2C/IO pins (each IO pin rated at 3.3V at 5mA)

Applications

• Gaming: Enhances the micro gaming experience with a gamepad interface.
• Educational Projects: Ideal for learning programming and electronics interactively.
• Control Devices: Perfect for controlling robots, buggies, and other projects using the micro
   
   

Dimensions

• Length: 155mm
• Width: 60mm
• Center Width: 30.5mm

Package Includes

• 1 x Controller for the BBC micro

Note

• The BBC micro is NOT included.
• Using the external breakouts for pins 19 and 20 as GPIOs may cause issues with the I2C devices on the micro (e.g., compass and accelerometer).

Documents

• Datasheet

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