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*Microduino modules needed 
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==Introduction & Overview==
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*Editor:@Laopan
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===Background===
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*Joypad perhaps is born for rc controller.
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*Joypad can remotely control not only the Robot, but also the quadrotor.
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*It can support for multiple communication methods through stacking different Microduino modules .
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*It can also configure a variety of function through the TFT color screen.
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*Hope you can read this tutorial, and use Joypad to play your robot, little car, and quadrotor.
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===Bill of Modules===
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{|class="wikitable"
 
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|Module||Number||Function  
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|Component||Number||Function
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|Joypad mainboard||1||Mainboard
 
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|[[Microduino-Joypad]] ||1||Remote controller 
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|Core module||1||The core
 
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|[[Microduino-Core ]]||1||Core board 
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|Communication module||1||To communicate
 
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|[[Microduino-USBTTL]]||1||Program download
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|TFT screen||1||To display
 
|}
 
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*Other Equipment 
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*The freedom degree of the Joypad is very high, and you can just choose core and modules according to the required functionality.
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*YOu can refer to the following function/compatibility to choose the corresponding core module, communication module, and function modules.
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**Joypad is compatible with any core except [[Microduino-CoreUSB]].
 
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{|class="wikitable"
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''【Function】module/【Function】core'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''【Don’t support communication】 Core'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''【Don’t support communication】 Core+'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''【Communication/Quadrotor】 CoreRF'''
 
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|Module||Number||Function
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| '''【Communication/Robot】''' nRF||YES||YES||YES
 
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| USB cable|| 1||Data transmission
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| '''【Communication/Quadrotor】''' BLE||YES||YES||NO
 
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| Battery box || 1||Battery load
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| '''【Somatosensory】''' Motion||NO||YES||YES
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|7th battery ||3 ||Power supply
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_TFT-all.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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===Modules Selection===
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*Application scenarios:'''Control Robot remotely'''
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**Use Core as the core module.
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**Use nRF as the communication module.
  
*Step 1: Install Microduino-TFT on the panel of Microduino-Joypad; 
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*Application scenarios:'''Control Quadrotor remotely'''
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_TFT-1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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**Use CoreRF as the core module.
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_TFT-2.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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**The core brings 2.4G communication function with it, so it needs no other core to cooperate with it.
  
*Step 2: Fixate plastic fasteners on Microduino-Joypad; 
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*Application scenarios:'''Body feeling control Quadrotor remotely'''
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_nilong-1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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**Use CoreRF as the core module.
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**The core brings 2.4G communication function with it, so it needs no other core to cooperate with it.
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**Use Motion as the body feeling module.
  
*Step 3: Stack Microduino-USBTTL, Microduino-Core on the base board of Microduino-Joypad.
 
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_Module-1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
 
  
*Step 4: Connect Microduino-TFT and Microduino-Joypad through adapter cable; 
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*Application scenarios:'''Body feeling control Robot remotely'''
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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**Use Core+ as the core module.
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**Use nRF as the communication module.
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**Use Motion as the body feeling module.
  
*Step 5: Fixate the panel and the base board with plastic fasteners; 
 
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_face_bord-1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
 
  
*Step 6: If there is vibration, please install vibration motor; 
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===Bill of Material===
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_shock-1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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|-
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|Component||Number||Function
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|Joypad panel||1||Panel
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|-
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|Nylon screw||8||To fix
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|Nylon nut||8||To fix
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|-
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|Nylon column||8||To fix
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|-
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|White button cap||4||Buttons
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|-
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|Rocker||2||Rockers
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|-
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|1.27mm 8P connecting line||1||To connect the TFT screen
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|-
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|10440 3.7v lithium battery(optional)||1||Power supply
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|-
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|Micro-USB cable(optional)||1||Program download
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|}
  
*Step 7: Connect the battery box on the base board and make sure the electrodes are connected correctly, then paste the board at the bottom of Microduino-Joypad;
 
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_power_1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
 
  
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==Step-1 Programming==
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===Download the Source Code===
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At first download the program from the following address
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'''[[https://github.com/wasdpkj/Joypad_RC/ Joypad_RC]]'''
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===Stack Modules===
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*Use cable to connect [[Microduino-USBTTL]], and stack it together with your core to prepare to upload the program.
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**Note:You’d better upload the program before stacking all modules together.
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===Configure the Environment===
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*Open Arduino IDE for Microduino environment(Reference for setting up:'''[[AVR Core:Getting started]]''')
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*Confirm the “board card” and“processor” is chosen correctly, and choose the corresponding port number (COMX).
  
*Step 8: You can power on and see if the power supply works fine or not.
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===Program Download===
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_switch-2.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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*Open the “Joypad_RC.ino” program in the programs that you have downloaded.
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*Click "→" to download the program to the development board.
  
*If you want to install Microduino-Joypad-Game board, you need to take off the right joystick.  
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==Step-2 Reference Voltage==
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*In order to fitting for the input devices of Core and Joypad under any voltage:Rocker and the reference voltage of the switch are adjustable.
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**If you have chosen CoreRF or the Core with 3.3V power source such as Core 3.3V and Core+ 3.3V.
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**You need to reset the reference voltage of the mainboard of Joypad through the jumpers.
  
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_keyboard_1.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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==Step-3 Battery powered==
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===Specifications of the Supported Battery===
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*The specifications of the batteries that are supported is as following
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{|class="wikitable"
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Function/Type of battery'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''10440 lithium battery (3.7V)'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''AAA battery(1.5V)'''
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|-
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| Whether to support one piece||YES||NO
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|-
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| Whether to support two pieces||YES||YES
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| Whether to support charging||YES||NO
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*'''We recommend to use 10440 lithium battery(3.7V)'''
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===Active the Power Management Circuit===
  
*Connect the interface of the key and the base board on the panel by a connector. 
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*'''Referring to the following picture, according to the use of the battery, switch the battery mode switch to the correct position before access to the battery'''.
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_keyboard_2.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
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[[File:Joypadstep1_1.jpg|center|800px]]
*Fixate the panel with fasteners.
 
[[File:Microduino_Joypad_keyboard_3.jpg||600px|center|thumb]]
 
  
==Test==
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*After connecting the battery, you must plug the USB, to '''active''' the battery management circuit of Joypad.
*Two parallel UPIN27 base boards;
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*After activing, you can control the power source switch of Joypad.
*Two switches; 
 
*Four buttons;
 
*MIC sound detection input;
 
*Photosensitive detection input;
 
*Buzzer output, connected to D6 pin of Microduino;
 
*Vibration motor output, connected to D8 pin of Microduino;
 
*On-board Micro USB power supply, charging management and 3.3V stability. 
 
*2.54-inch pitch for power supply interface.
 
  
[[File:Microduino-Joypad-Expansion.png|600px|thumb|center|Microduino-Joypad-Expansion]]
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===Electric Quantity Reminding and Charging(Limited to the 10440 Lithium Battery)===
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*'''When you use two 7 batteries,you can’t use USB to charge, and it will destroy the battery'''
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*When the LOW indicator light lights close to the USB, the electric quantity of the battery is insufficient.
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**'''When you use AAA battery, the light will be lighting all the time due to the insufficient voltage.'''
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*Plug the USB, then it begins to charge.
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*The CHRG indicator lamp close to the USB will light when charging, and the brightness will be lower or go out when the battery is fully charges.
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==Step-4 Assembly==
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*'''Step 1''':
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*Clip Microduino-TFT in the Microduino-Joypad panel from the back.
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*Use '''nylon screws''' and '''nylon nuts''' to fix, and pay attention to the installing direction of Microduino-TFT.
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[[File:Joypadstep1.jpg|center|800px]]
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*'''Step 2''':
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*Inset lines to the Microduino-TFT.
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[[File:Joypadstep2.jpg|center|800px]]
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*'''Step 3''':
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*Install the communication module and the core module to the UPIN27 interface of the baseboard of the Joypad.
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*Confirm that the “battery”, the" two rocker caps", and the "four white keys" have been installed to the corresponding position.
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[[File:Joypadstep3.jpg|center|800px]]
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*'''Step 4''':
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*Connect the other end of the line in Microduino-TFT to the corresponding interface in the baseboard.
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*Make the eight '''nylon columns''' connected between every two and to make up an extended edition.
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*Use '''nylon nuts ''' to fix the extended edition of '''nylon column''' on the four corners of the baseboard.
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[[File:Joypadstep4.jpg|center|800px]]
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*'''Step 5''':
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*Use '''nylon screws''' to fix the four corners of the panel.
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[[File:Joypadstep5.jpg|center|800px]]
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*'''Step 6''':
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*After the assembly of the antenna, you can fix it on any position of Joypad with the double sides adhesive tape on its back.
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*So far the Joypad is completed.
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[[File:Joypadstep6.jpg|center|800px]]
  
*Libraries needed:
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==Step-5 Description of the Keys==
**https://github.com/Microduino/Microduino_Tutorials/tree/master/Microduino_Libraries
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[[File:Joypadbuttomreadme.png|center|800px]]
You will need _01_Microduino_TFT_ST7735 and _08_Microduino_Shield_Joypad library.
 
*Debugging:
 
**Hardware needed: Microduino-USBTTL, Microduino-Core and the equipped Microduino-Joypad 
 
**Software needed: libraries and Arduino IDE;
 
**Decompress and download the library file and copy it to libraries of Arduino IDE; Decompress and download library file and then copy it to libraries of Arduino IDE;
 
**Re-open “Arduino-IDE” and you can select examples in “_08_Microduino_Shield_Joypad\examples”. After successful compiling, choose the board Microduino Core (Atmega328P@16M,5V) and then download;
 
===Program Description===
 
*Read:
 
**Read the value of A and B about illumination, MIC, extension interface. The return value should be within int(0~1023); <source lang="cpp">
 
//Illumination----------------------
 
Joypad.readLightSensor();
 
//MIC--------------------
 
Joypad.readMicrophone();
 
//INTA----------------------
 
Joypad.readIntA();
 
//INTB----------------------
 
Joypad.readIntB();
 
</source>
 
  
**Read values of the left and the right analog joysticks. The return value is: int(-512~512);   
 
<source lang="cpp">
 
  
//Left analog joystick----------------
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*Two rockers:Joystick L、Joystick R
Joypad.readJoystickX();
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*Two dial switches:Switch L、Switch R
Joypad.readJoystickY();
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*Four keys:Key1、Key2、Key3、Key4
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*one light sensor:Lightness
  
//Right analog joystick----------------
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==Step-6 Channel/Operating Instruction==
Joypad.readJoystick1X();
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*Joystick L controls YAW[3] and THROT[4] channel,and Joystick R controls ROLL[1] and PITCH[2] channel.
Joypad.readJoystick1Y();
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*Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4 are respectively corresponding with AUX1[5], AUX2[6], AUX3[7], and AUX4[8] channel.
</source>
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*Switch L is responsible for locking the throttle.
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*Switch R opens the small rudder model, and the rudder quantity will be smaller in this model.
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==Step-7 Menu Configuration Instruction==
  
**Read the left and the right analog joystick values; The return value of the left-and-right analog joystick, switches, four-group-of-button are: Boolean(HIGH、LOW); 
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===Enter the Configuration Mode===
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*Within around the 4 seconds after  opening Joypad, press down the Key1(the key on the bottom left), and it will enter the configuration (Config) mode.
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**Note:You must enter before entering into the operation interface(around 2S). If not enter, restart to enter.'''
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[[File:Step1进入设置.jpg|600px|center|]]
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* According to the color in the picture, they are Key1~Key4 from left to right.
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[[File:Step1按键对应.jpg|600px|center|]]
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*Press Key3 and Key4 to make the cursor move up and down. And Key1 is to return, and Key2 is to confirm.
  
<source lang="cpp">
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===Rocker Configuration===
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====Rocker Calibration Setting====
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*Choose “Joystick Config-Joystick Correct” to enter the rockers calibration mode.
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**After entering, it will display the interface as shown in the third picture. And the initial state is two crosses.
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**At this time, shake the two rockers to the top, the bottom, the most right, and the most left, four limitation state.
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***(The recommended operating mode:Shake the rockers in a circle.)
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**After shaking, you will see circles appears in the four directions of the cross, and when the circle expands to the largest state, the position where it is is the limitation position.
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[[File:Step2摇杆校准.jpg|600px|center|]]
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====Rocker Dead Zone Setting====
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*Choose “Joystick Config-Dead Zone config” to set the dead zone of the rockers.
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**The bigger the values of the rockers you set, the less sensitive the rockers are.
  
Joypad.readButton(byte ch);
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===Communication Protocol Configuration===
//Left analog joystick----------------
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====Communication Model====
JOYSTICK_UP;
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*Choose “Protocol Config-mode” to enter the communication protocol configuration.
JOYSTICK_DOWN;
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**The “Quadro.” is on behalf of quadrotor model in it, and “nRF24.” is on behalf of nRF model.
JOYSTICK_LEFT;
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====Quadrotor Model Channel Configuration====
JOYSTICK_RIGHT;
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*Choose “Protocol Config-Quadrotor Channel” to set the communication channel of the quadrotor.
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====NRF Mode Channel Configuration====
//Left analog joystick press------------
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*Choose “Protocol Config-nRF24 Channel” to set the communication channel of nRF .
CH_JOYSTICK_SW
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===System Configuration===
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====The Themes of the Screen Configuration====
//Right analog joystick----------------
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*Choose “System Config-TFT Theme” to switch the themes of the screen.
JOYSTICK1_UP;
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====The Screen Flipping Configuration====
JOYSTICK1_DOWN;
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*Choose “System Config-TFT Rotation” to flip the angle of the screen.
JOYSTICK1_LEFT;
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====MCU Reference Voltage Configuration====
JOYSTICK1_RIGHT;
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*Choose “System Config-MCU Voltag” to configure the reference voltage of MCU.
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===Body Feeling Configuration===
//Right analog joystick press ------------
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*Choose “Cyroscope Config” to configure the switch of the body feeling mode (needing [[Microduino-Motion]] to support)
CH_JOYSTICK1_SW
 
 
//Switch ------------------
 
CH_SWITCH_L;
 
CH_SWITCH_R;
 
 
//Four groups of buttons------------------
 
CH_SWITCH_1;
 
CH_SWITCH_2;
 
CH_SWITCH_3;
 
CH_SWITCH_4;
 
</source>
 
  
*Write:
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===End Configuration Mode===
**Control buzzer and vibration; 
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*Choose “Exit” to end the configuration mode.
<source lang="cpp">
 
//==========================
 
//Buzzer---------------------
 
  Joypad.tone(unsigned int freq);
 
  Joypad.tone(unsigned int freq, unsigned long duration);
 
  Joypad.noTone();
 
  
//Vibration------------------------
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==FAQ==
Joypad.motor(unsigned int motor_vol);
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*Q:'''Does Joypad support AAA battery?'''
“unsigned int motor_vol”:Vibration intensity 
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**A:Yes, it does. And two pieces are needed, but the AAA battery is not recommended.
</source>
 
  
==Start Application==
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*Q:'''Why does Joypad not recommend to use AAA battery?'''
[[Microduino-Joypad Application Tutorial]]
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**A:The battery protection and the low electric quantity indicator of Joypad are designed for 3.7V lithium battery, and the voltage of the two AAA batteries will quickly trigger the protection circuit to cause the false scent of no electricity.
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*Q:'''Which battery is recommended for Joypad?'''
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**A:Single or two 10440 3.7V lithium batteries.
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*Q:'''Which core module should I use to control the quadrotor remotely?'''
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**A:CoreRF. CoreRF brings its own communication function, so other communication modules are needn’t.

Latest revision as of 02:06, 10 June 2016

Language: English  • 中文

Introduction & Overview

  • Editor:@Laopan

Background

  • Joypad perhaps is born for rc controller.
  • Joypad can remotely control not only the Robot, but also the quadrotor.
  • It can support for multiple communication methods through stacking different Microduino modules .
  • It can also configure a variety of function through the TFT color screen.
  • Hope you can read this tutorial, and use Joypad to play your robot, little car, and quadrotor.

Bill of Modules

Component Number Function
Joypad mainboard 1 Mainboard
Core module 1 The core
Communication module 1 To communicate
TFT screen 1 To display
  • The freedom degree of the Joypad is very high, and you can just choose core and modules according to the required functionality.
  • YOu can refer to the following function/compatibility to choose the corresponding core module, communication module, and function modules.
【Function】module/【Function】core 【Don’t support communication】 Core 【Don’t support communication】 Core+ 【Communication/Quadrotor】 CoreRF
【Communication/Robot】 nRF YES YES YES
【Communication/Quadrotor】 BLE YES YES NO
【Somatosensory】 Motion NO YES YES

Modules Selection

  • Application scenarios:Control Robot remotely
    • Use Core as the core module.
    • Use nRF as the communication module.
  • Application scenarios:Control Quadrotor remotely
    • Use CoreRF as the core module.
    • The core brings 2.4G communication function with it, so it needs no other core to cooperate with it.
  • Application scenarios:Body feeling control Quadrotor remotely
    • Use CoreRF as the core module.
    • The core brings 2.4G communication function with it, so it needs no other core to cooperate with it.
    • Use Motion as the body feeling module.


  • Application scenarios:Body feeling control Robot remotely
    • Use Core+ as the core module.
    • Use nRF as the communication module.
    • Use Motion as the body feeling module.


Bill of Material

Component Number Function
Joypad panel 1 Panel
Nylon screw 8 To fix
Nylon nut 8 To fix
Nylon column 8 To fix
White button cap 4 Buttons
Rocker 2 Rockers
1.27mm 8P connecting line 1 To connect the TFT screen
10440 3.7v lithium battery(optional) 1 Power supply
Micro-USB cable(optional) 1 Program download


Step-1 Programming

Download the Source Code

At first download the program from the following address [Joypad_RC]

Stack Modules

  • Use cable to connect Microduino-USBTTL, and stack it together with your core to prepare to upload the program.
    • Note:You’d better upload the program before stacking all modules together.

Configure the Environment

  • Open Arduino IDE for Microduino environment(Reference for setting up:AVR Core:Getting started
  • Confirm the “board card” and“processor” is chosen correctly, and choose the corresponding port number (COMX).

Program Download

  • Open the “Joypad_RC.ino” program in the programs that you have downloaded.
  • Click "→" to download the program to the development board.

Step-2 Reference Voltage

  • In order to fitting for the input devices of Core and Joypad under any voltage:Rocker and the reference voltage of the switch are adjustable.
    • If you have chosen CoreRF or the Core with 3.3V power source such as Core 3.3V and Core+ 3.3V.
    • You need to reset the reference voltage of the mainboard of Joypad through the jumpers.

Step-3 Battery powered

Specifications of the Supported Battery

  • The specifications of the batteries that are supported is as following
Function/Type of battery 10440 lithium battery (3.7V) AAA battery(1.5V)
Whether to support one piece YES NO
Whether to support two pieces YES YES
Whether to support charging YES NO


  • We recommend to use 10440 lithium battery(3.7V)

Active the Power Management Circuit

  • Referring to the following picture, according to the use of the battery, switch the battery mode switch to the correct position before access to the battery.
Joypadstep1 1.jpg
  • After connecting the battery, you must plug the USB, to active the battery management circuit of Joypad.
  • After activing, you can control the power source switch of Joypad.

Electric Quantity Reminding and Charging(Limited to the 10440 Lithium Battery)

  • When you use two 7 batteries,you can’t use USB to charge, and it will destroy the battery
  • When the LOW indicator light lights close to the USB, the electric quantity of the battery is insufficient.
    • When you use AAA battery, the light will be lighting all the time due to the insufficient voltage.
  • Plug the USB, then it begins to charge.
  • The CHRG indicator lamp close to the USB will light when charging, and the brightness will be lower or go out when the battery is fully charges.

Step-4 Assembly

  • Step 1
  • Clip Microduino-TFT in the Microduino-Joypad panel from the back.
  • Use nylon screws and nylon nuts to fix, and pay attention to the installing direction of Microduino-TFT.
Joypadstep1.jpg
  • Step 2
  • Inset lines to the Microduino-TFT.
Joypadstep2.jpg
  • Step 3
  • Install the communication module and the core module to the UPIN27 interface of the baseboard of the Joypad.
  • Confirm that the “battery”, the" two rocker caps", and the "four white keys" have been installed to the corresponding position.
Joypadstep3.jpg
  • Step 4
  • Connect the other end of the line in Microduino-TFT to the corresponding interface in the baseboard.
  • Make the eight nylon columns connected between every two and to make up an extended edition.
  • Use nylon nuts to fix the extended edition of nylon column on the four corners of the baseboard.
Joypadstep4.jpg
  • Step 5
  • Use nylon screws to fix the four corners of the panel.
Joypadstep5.jpg
  • Step 6
  • After the assembly of the antenna, you can fix it on any position of Joypad with the double sides adhesive tape on its back.
  • So far the Joypad is completed.
Joypadstep6.jpg

Step-5 Description of the Keys

Joypadbuttomreadme.png


  • Two rockers:Joystick L、Joystick R
  • Two dial switches:Switch L、Switch R
  • Four keys:Key1、Key2、Key3、Key4
  • one light sensor:Lightness

Step-6 Channel/Operating Instruction

  • Joystick L controls YAW[3] and THROT[4] channel,and Joystick R controls ROLL[1] and PITCH[2] channel.
  • Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4 are respectively corresponding with AUX1[5], AUX2[6], AUX3[7], and AUX4[8] channel.
  • Switch L is responsible for locking the throttle.
  • Switch R opens the small rudder model, and the rudder quantity will be smaller in this model.

Step-7 Menu Configuration Instruction

Enter the Configuration Mode

  • Within around the 4 seconds after opening Joypad, press down the Key1(the key on the bottom left), and it will enter the configuration (Config) mode.
    • Note:You must enter before entering into the operation interface(around 2S). If not enter, restart to enter.
Step1进入设置.jpg
  • According to the color in the picture, they are Key1~Key4 from left to right.
Step1按键对应.jpg
  • Press Key3 and Key4 to make the cursor move up and down. And Key1 is to return, and Key2 is to confirm.

Rocker Configuration

Rocker Calibration Setting

  • Choose “Joystick Config-Joystick Correct” to enter the rockers calibration mode.
    • After entering, it will display the interface as shown in the third picture. And the initial state is two crosses.
    • At this time, shake the two rockers to the top, the bottom, the most right, and the most left, four limitation state.
      • (The recommended operating mode:Shake the rockers in a circle.)
    • After shaking, you will see circles appears in the four directions of the cross, and when the circle expands to the largest state, the position where it is is the limitation position.
Step2摇杆校准.jpg

Rocker Dead Zone Setting

  • Choose “Joystick Config-Dead Zone config” to set the dead zone of the rockers.
    • The bigger the values of the rockers you set, the less sensitive the rockers are.

Communication Protocol Configuration

Communication Model

  • Choose “Protocol Config-mode” to enter the communication protocol configuration.
    • The “Quadro.” is on behalf of quadrotor model in it, and “nRF24.” is on behalf of nRF model.

Quadrotor Model Channel Configuration

  • Choose “Protocol Config-Quadrotor Channel” to set the communication channel of the quadrotor.

NRF Mode Channel Configuration

  • Choose “Protocol Config-nRF24 Channel” to set the communication channel of nRF .

System Configuration

The Themes of the Screen Configuration

  • Choose “System Config-TFT Theme” to switch the themes of the screen.

The Screen Flipping Configuration

  • Choose “System Config-TFT Rotation” to flip the angle of the screen.

MCU Reference Voltage Configuration

  • Choose “System Config-MCU Voltag” to configure the reference voltage of MCU.

Body Feeling Configuration

  • Choose “Cyroscope Config” to configure the switch of the body feeling mode (needing Microduino-Motion to support)

End Configuration Mode

  • Choose “Exit” to end the configuration mode.

FAQ

  • Q:Does Joypad support AAA battery?
    • A:Yes, it does. And two pieces are needed, but the AAA battery is not recommended.
  • Q:Why does Joypad not recommend to use AAA battery?
    • A:The battery protection and the low electric quantity indicator of Joypad are designed for 3.7V lithium battery, and the voltage of the two AAA batteries will quickly trigger the protection circuit to cause the false scent of no electricity.
  • Q:Which battery is recommended for Joypad?
    • A:Single or two 10440 3.7V lithium batteries.
  • Q:Which core module should I use to control the quadrotor remotely?
    • A:CoreRF. CoreRF brings its own communication function, so other communication modules are needn’t.