The 1up:bit is a low cost game pad / controller kit for the BBC micro:bit it will give you access to an analogue thumb stick much like the ones in a PSP and two extra buttons taking the count up to 4 including the A and B button on the micro:bit. We ensured you can still use this with our bat:bit cases to power your micro:bit on the move , the 1up:bit also includes an EDGE connector along the bottom edge so you can hook up other accessories such as the micro:pixel EDGE or the amp:bit.

This is a DIY kit so soldering is required, it doesn't take too much skill with an iron, just time, please view the video below. Not feeling up to the challenge? then we do offer a pre-soldered version at additional cost.

Kit contains:

• 1 x 1up:bit PCB
• 1 x Thumb slide stick
• 2 x 12mm tactile switches
• 2 x 4.7K Ohm resistors
• 1 x 80 pin right angle edge connector

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