Getting Started with the 8BitDo Bluetooth GamePads
Contributors:
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Resources and Going Further
We've covered some of the basics here and we'll add more as we can, but these little controllers have so much potential. Is it feasible to connect them to your other bluetooth devices? Can you drive around a robot? What else can you hack?
8BitDo resources:
- 8BitDo
- 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad Instruction Manual (PDF)
- 8BitDo Lite Bluetooth Gamepad Instruction Manual (PDF)
Need inspiration for your next project? Check out some of these Bluetooth tutorials!
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