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.
Wireless Joystick - Parts Needed
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