{"product_id":"kitronik-mini-controller-for-raspberry-pi-pico-kt5353","title":"Kitronik Mini Controller for Raspberry Pi Pico","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Mini Controller for Pico is a programmable controller for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It features a buzzer for audio feedback and 6 input buttons. It also breaks out; GP1, 2, 3, 4, 14, and 17, along with ADC1 and ADC2, and several 3.3V and GND pads, all on 0.1″\/2.54mm pitch. The buttons are arranged in a typical Gamepad layout, with 4 directional buttons and two action buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller has been designed to act as a remote control for the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform (Buggy) for Pico but it can also be used for any Pico project\/game that requires user input\/control. This board does not include any type of screen, this helps to keep down the physical size, the cost and makes it an ideal solution for controlling robots \u0026amp; buggies where a screen is not really needed. If your project requires some visual feedback then the ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Pico may be a more suitable option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Use the Mini Controller the Pico needs to have soldered pin headers attached and be firmly inserted into the connector. The correct orientation for inserting the Pico is clearly marked on the PCB. A Raspberry Pi Pico W – Wireless with pre-soldered headers is available here. Note: The Pico pins will stick through the board slightly as the pin sockets are low-profile. Power is provided via the built-in AA battery holder on the underside of the board which accommodates 3 x AA batteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik has developed a micro-python module and sample code to support the use of the Mini Controller for Pico. This code is available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-Mini-Controller-MicroPython\"\u003eGitHub repo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA programmable controller for the Raspberry Pi Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with the Raspberry Pi Pico W – Wireless with pre-soldered headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be used as a remote control for the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform (Buggy) for Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso ideal for any Pico project\/game that requires user input\/control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis controller does not feature a screen, this keeps down the size, and cost, making it ideal for controlling buggies\/robots, where a screen is not really needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt features a buzzer for audio feedback, and 6 input buttons (4 direction buttons and 2 x action buttons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also breaks out; GP1, 2, 3, 4, 14, and 17, along with ADC1 and ADC2, and several 3.3V and GND pads, all on 0.1″\/2.54mm pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik has developed a micro-python module and sample code to support the use of the Mini Controller for Pico. This code is available here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Mini Controller for Raspberry Pi Pico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 82.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 60mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 28.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center\" class=\"youtube-video-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-embed=\"j3-0wkKxg20\" class=\"youtube-frame\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico W – Wireless with pre-soldered headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003eAA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5353-kitronik-mini-controller-raspberry-pi-pico-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/wirelessly-controlling-the-pico-arp-with-the-mini-controller-for-pico\"\u003eWirelessly controlling Pico autonomous robotics platform\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicro-Python module and sample code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-Mini-Controller-MicroPython\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-Mini-Controller-MicroPython\"\u003eGitHub repo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"resources-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5353-kitronik-mini-controller-raspberry-pi-pico-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" alt=\"pdficon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/wirelessly-controlling-the-pico-arp-with-the-mini-controller-for-pico\"\u003eWirelessly controlling Pico autonomous robotics platform\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicro-Python module and sample code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-Mini-Controller-MicroPython\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/Kitronik-Pico-Mini-Controller-MicroPython\" data-mce-=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGitHub repo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659319677010,"sku":"KT5353","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/5353_large-kitronik-mini-controler-raspberry-pi-pico.jpg?v=1788057293","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.com.au\/products\/kitronik-mini-controller-for-raspberry-pi-pico-kt5353","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}