ESPLORA Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board, Support LCD Compatible with Arduino

The Esplora microcontroller is a versatile board packed with prebuilt sensors and features, making it suitable for a wide range of projects beyond just gaming. Here are the key features and specifications:

  Key Features:  

• Preprogrammed with a game-controller script but suitable for various applications
• Incorporates sound, light, and temperature sensors, as well as a three-axis accelerometer
• Built-in USB communication, appearing as a mouse or keyboard to a connected computer
• ATmega32u4 microcontroller with 32 KB flash memory, 2.5 KB SRAM, and 1 KB EEPROM
• Analog joystick, push-buttons, potentiometer slider, microphone, light sensor, temperature sensor, accelerometer, buzzer, and RGB LED onboard
• Supports TinkerKit sensor and actuator modules
• TFT display connector for optional LCD screen or SD card
• Uses an analog multiplexer to share a single analog input among all input channels (except the accelerometer)

  Communication:  

• USB communication over serial (CDC) with virtual COM port
• Supports SPI communication
• Can appear as a generic keyboard and mouse

  Programming:  

• Programmed using the Arduino software
• Select "Arduino Esplora" from the Tools > Board menu
• Pre-burned with a bootloader for easy uploading of code
• Dedicated library for easy access to sensors and outputs onboard

  Physical Characteristics:  

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.4 inches (with USB and TinkerKit connectors extending beyond)
• Four screw holes for attachment to a surface or case

  Package Includes:  

• 1 x Esplora Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board

The Esplora is a versatile board suitable for a wide range of projects, especially those involving sensor inputs and interactive elements. Its built-in sensors and communication capabilities make it a powerful tool for DIY electronics projects.