HOW to Use Joystick with Microbit

Overview

For some DIY projects, you perhaps use a component, that is, joystick module, such as game joysticks. How could they operate?

In this lesson, you will learn how to control a joystick module and micro:bit shield to display the data on serial monitor.

Components Required

• Micro:bit main board*1

• Keyestudio Micro bit Sensor V2 Shield*1

• USB Cable*1

• keyestudio Joystick Module*1

• Dupont jumper wire*5

• Premium Battery Holder 6-cell AA*1

• 1.5V AA Battery*6

Connection Diagram

Test Code

Test Results

Wire up according to connection diagram. plug in external power and upload code to micro:bit. Open CoolTerm, click Options and select SerialPort, set COM port and baud rate(115200). Click OK and Connect.

If you operate the joystick, the analog value on X, Y and Z will change, as well as pin B, as shown below: