Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard
Arduino-based gamepad that sends standard keyboard codes — instant hardware input for Scratch and browser games.
- Material
- PCB & electronic components
- Age range
- 8+
- Category
- STEM Robotics & Electronics
- Customisation
- OEM & ODM available
Specifications, component counts and packaging are configurable. Figures shown reflect our standard configuration.
Key features
- 5+2 buttons plus XY joystick; key and stick triggers convert directly into standard keyboard characters.
- Six-key anti-ghosting: buttons and joystick work simultaneously without interference, with fast response.
- Remap keys and combos through Arduino IDE programming.
- Works with Scratch 2.0/3.0 and third-party tools (Kitten, mBlock) driver-free, plus keyboard-based mini games.
Frequently asked about this product
Which programming environments work with the Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard?
The Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard is supported by the mainstream maker toolchains: Arduino IDE (C/C++), Mixly and Mind+ (graphical), plus Scratch/mBlock for younger learners. Sample code and lessons ship with the product, and the board follows the standard pinout so existing shields and modules connect directly.
What voltage does the Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard run on?
The Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard runs from a standard 3.3-5 V DC supply (USB or the controller’s 5 V rail). It draws only a few milliamps in normal operation, so it is safe to power from the controller board itself for classroom builds.
What projects is the Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard good for?
The Programmable USB GamePad Keyboard is built for STEM and robotics education: classroom demonstrations, science-fair projects, robotics club builds and competition robots. It pairs with the rest of our module range — same connectors, same voltage, same toolchain — so students move from first circuit to competition robot without changing platforms.
What certification do the robotics and electronics products carry?
Controller boards, sensors and modules ship with CE marking and RoHS-compliant components, and the range is designed for classroom use under teacher supervision. Product-specific test reports and declarations of conformity are available for distributors on request.
What is the minimum order quantity, and can I get a sample first?
These are standard catalogue lines with stable production, so minimums are low and lead times are short. Samples ship within about a week and are normally credited against a first order. Mixed-SKU cartons are accepted for evaluation orders.
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