Gamepad for micro:bit

JM Digital Lab

About this app

Gamepad for micro:bit is a wireless Bluetooth gamepad controller for BBC micro:bit and Yahboom Tiny:bit robots.

Simply pair your Android phone to your micro:bit via BLE and control your robot with an intuitive gamepad interface — directional buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, STOP) plus action buttons (A, B, C, D).

KEY FEATURES
• Wireless BLE connection — no cables needed
• Large, easy-to-tap gamepad buttons optimized for landscape mode
• Sends standard UTF-8 commands via BLE UART
• Auto-reconnect when connection is lost
• Clean dark theme, easy on the eyes
• Supports Thai and English

COMPATIBLE DEVICES
• BBC micro:bit (v1 & v2)
• Yahboom Tiny:bit robot kit
• Any micro:bit robot using BLE UART

HOW IT WORKS
The app sends simple text commands (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, STOP, A, B, C, D) over BLE UART to your micro:bit. Program your micro:bit to read these commands and control motors, servos, or any hardware you like.

Perfect for students, educators, and hobbyists learning robotics with micro:bit.

What’s new

• Haptic feedback on D-Pad and action buttons
• Bluetooth status indicator in the home screen header
• Added Spanish and Portuguese language support
• Bug fixes and stability improvements