The SparkFun controller：bit is a fun-filled "carrier" board for the micro：bit that, when combined with the micro：bit, provides you with a fully functional controller system. Designed in a similar form factor to the classic Nintendo controller, the controller：bit is equipped with a four-direction "D-pad" on the left side of the board and two action buttons on the right side of the board. The two push buttons on the micro：bit in the center function as start and select to complete the NES controller form factor.
The controller：bit connects to the micro：bit via an edge connector in the center of the board, making setup easy. This creates a handy way to swap out micro：bits for programming, while still providing reliable connections to all of the different pins on the micro：bit. We have also included several poke home connectors on the back of the board that correspond to each button on the controller：bit, allowing you to use external parts to control your game, robot, or anything your heart desires！
If you are thinking, "Hey, this looks an awful lot like the SparkFun gamer：bit." You're correct！ This is the latest revision of the gamer：bit with some updated components and a Qwiic connector！ We found that this board could not be contained by the "gamer" name as we used it to control everything from robots to weather stations！
Note：The SparkFun controller：bit does
NOT
include a micro：bit board. The micro：bit will need to be purchased separately.
The micro：bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology. Between the micro：bit and our shield-like bit boards you can do almost anything while coding, customizing and controlling your micro：bit from almost anywhere！ You can use your micro：bit for all sorts of unique creations, from robots to musical instruments and more. At half the size of a credit card, this versatile board has vast potential！
Get started with the controller：bit Guide
Features
Edge connector for ease of use with the micro：bit
Full direction "D-pad"
Two action buttons
NES controller style
Poke home connectors for external inputs（i.e., arcade joystick and buttons）
