JoyFrog Micro:bit Controller

Kittenbot JoyFrog Micro:bit Controller Green(HKBA8027A)

Kittenbot JoyFrog Micro:bit Controller Purple(HKBA8027B)

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JoyFrog is a Micro:bit expansion board by Kittenbot, it is designed to add input devices including an analog joystick and 4 buttons, making it ideal in acting as a remote control for robots.

It can also be programmed using Kittenblock to act as a micro controller.

Package Contents

  • Joyfrog Controller x1

  • Microbit Battery Box x1

Special Features

  • Controller Mode: Can be used as a game controller in KittenBlock or Scratch.

  • Expansion Board Mode: Can be used as an expansion board for Micro:bit, provide game-like controls for Micro:bit.

  • 3 pin and 4 pin PH2.0 connectors allows JoyFrogs to use Kittenbot modules.

  • Game Controller: Can be used as a normal game controller in computer games.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 128mm x 80mm x 35mm

  • Main Chip: GD32F350C8T6

  • Clock Speed: 108MHz

  • Flash Memory: 64K

  • RAM: 8K

  • Voltage: 3.3V

  • Power Input: Micro USB(5v)/3v(AAA x2, JST Connector)

On-board devices

  • 2 Axis Analog Joystick with button

  • 4 Buttons

  • InfraRed Trasmitter and Receiver (Able to decode NEC codes)

  • Edge Connector with 8 IO Pins

  • Buzzer

  • Buzzer Toggle Switch (Switch between buzzer or headphones)

IO Ports

  • Microbit 40PIN Slot x1

  • GVAB 4PIN PH2.0 Connectors x2

  • GVS 3PIN PH2.0 Connectors x2

  • 3.5 Audio Jack x1

  • NRF24L01 8PIN 2.4G Wirelessx1

支援軟件

Breakdown Diagram

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  1. InfraRed Receiver

  2. 3.5mm Audio Jack

  3. Buzzer Toggle Switch

  4. Reset Button

  5. DFU Mode Button

  6. 4Pin connector

  7. Joystick

  8. IO Pins Contacts (1~8, GND)

  9. Microbit 40PIN Slot

  10. Main Chip

  11. Buzzer

  12. 4 Buttons

  13. 4Pin I2C connector

  14. MicroUSB Port

  15. InfraRed Transmitter

  16. 3Pin connector

  17. 3Pin connector

Installing a Battery Box

By installing a Micro:bit Battery Box, there is no need to connect a USB power at all times~

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JoyFrog 2 Player Mode

Considering students may create multiplayer games with KittenBlock or Scratch, JoyFrog has a 2 player mode which allows users to use 2 JoyFrogs with the same computer.

Press and hold X and connect JoyFrog to a computer, there will be 2 long beeps, this means the JoyFrog is in player 2 mode.

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Key mappings for player 2 mode:

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