Example Code for micro:bit-GamePad Remote-Controlled Maqueen (Analog Quantity)

Hardware Preparation

• Maqueen Lite x1
• micro:bit V1/V2 x1
• MicroUSB cable x1
• GamePad for micro:bit x1 (https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1711.html)

Software Preparation

• Programming Platform: makecode
• Libraries: maqueen, neopixel

Wiring Diagram

No additional wiring is required except inserting the micro:bit into Maqueen Lite and GamePad.

Other Preparation Work

1. Load MakeCode Graphical Library for Maqueen as described in the previous example.
2. Prepare a GamePad for micro:bit (https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1711.html).

Sample Code

Effect: control the moving direction and speed of the robot car usign analog stick, press F key to light up the left light and D to light up the right.

Code URL: https://makecode.microbit.org/_KLDU7p4ar7FL

Code File: maqueen13-1.hex

Code Screenshot:

Code URL for Maqueen Lite: https://makecode.microbit.org/_CyJWYvh1y94k

Code File for Maqueen Lite: maqueen13-2.hex

Code Screenshot for Maqueen Lite:

Result

The more you move the rocker, the faster the speed of the car.