SparkFun gamer:bit

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Description Show Reviews The SparkFun gamer: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 gamer: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 gamer:bit connects to the micro:bit via an edge connector in the center of the board, making setup easy. This creates a handy way to swap out micro:bits for programming, while still providing reliable connections to all of the different pins on the micro:bit. SparkFun has also included several poke home connectors on the back of the board that correspond to each button on the gamer:bit, allowing you to use external parts to control your game! Features Edge connector for ease of use with the micro:bit Full direction D-pad Two action buttons NES controller style Poke home connectors for external inputs (i.e., arcade joystick and buttons) Related Products There is no micro:bit included with this gamer:bit; it will need to be purchased separately. Resources Schematic Eagle Files Experiment Guide micro:bit Getting Started Guide About micro:bit Page micro:bit Apps GitHub 0 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews