Wireless Joystick Hookup Guide

Contributors: Alex the Giant

Kit Overview

Let's go over the Wireless Joystick Kit in detail. The kit comes with the following:

• 1 - Wireless Joystick board
• 2 - Right Angle Tactile Buttons
• 2 - Thumb Joysticks
• 4 - Momentary Pushbutton Switches

The following is not provided in the kit and will need to be purchased separately.

Picking the right battery depends on the use, but we recommend using at least a 400 mAh battery. If you've never used Xbee before, it's also recommended to use a pair of Series 1 XBees, or check out our XBee buying guide.

Wireless Joystick Board Overview

The Wireless Joystick board comes with the following:

• SAMD21 Microcontroller
• Adjustable battery charger (Default 500mA max charge rate)
• MAX17043G LiPo fuel gauge
• Programmable LED connected to D13
• Two trigger buttons
• Room for 2 Thumb Joysticks, or 1 Thumb Joystick and 4 push buttons