{"title":"Wireless Joystick Breakout Board for XBee","handle":"wireless-joystick-breakout-board","url":"/products/wireless-joystick-breakout-board","description":"This breakout board makes it easier to build a custom wireless controller for XBee-based projects, without relying on a standard hobby RC transmitter. It is designed for makers who want to choose their own control layout for robots, vehicles and other radio-controlled builds.The board includes an onboard SAMD21 and provides sockets for your own XBee module and lithium-ion battery. It can be assembled in different configurations, including dual joysticks for tank-style steering or a single joystick layout with four 12mm momentary pushbuttons.Power management is built in with an MCP73831 LiPo charge IC and a MAX17043 fuel gauge. SparkFun provides a Hookup Guide with assembly instructions, plus a tank-steering motor controller tutorial to help you get started.Please note that assembly is required, so basic soldering knowledge is needed. This kit is not supported on Windows 7/8 due to driver support limitations. XBee board, LiPo battery, buttons, switches and joysticks are not included.Features:XBee project control: Provides a custom wireless control platform for XBee-based projects.Onboard SAMD21: Equipped with the increasingly popular SAMD21 onboard.Configurable layout: Can be assembled into the configuration you want.Dual joystick option: Supports a dual joystick configuration for better RC steering robots, such as tanks.Single joystick option: Supports a single joystick configuration with four 12mm momentary pushbuttons.Battery support: Includes a socket for your own lithium-ion battery.LiPo charging: Built-in LiPo charge IC (MCP73831).Fuel gauge: Built-in fuel gauge (MAX17043).","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"Joystick Breakout Board","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":15730,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-DEV-14008","mpn":"DEV-14008","price":34.4,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":38}]}