I2C Mini Joystick Module for Arduino and micro:bit

Give a robot or game project hands-on controls with this I2C mini joystick module for Arduino and micro:bit. It is for makers adding directional movement and button commands.

• ✅ Steer a project — The analogue joystick reports movement on two axes.
• ✅ Add separate actions — Four face buttons and a joystick push button provide five inputs.
• ✅ Keep wiring manageable — The I2C interface uses a four-pin connection.
• ✅ Explore different gestures — Button detection includes clicks, double-clicks and long presses.

Turn hand movements into project commands

Use the two joystick axes for movement and assign the buttons to separate project actions. This gives a small controller a more useful set of commands than a direction input alone.

Connect it to a compatible controller and provide suitable programming. The included cable connects the module; an Arduino or micro:bit board is not included in the stated package.

Technical details

• Supply: 3–5V DC
• Communication: I2C
• Default address: 0x5A
• Connector: PH2.0 four-pin
• Axes: X and Y, values 0–255
• Buttons: Five
• Package: Joystick module and PH2.0-to-Dupont cable

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