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Lesson 56: Using a Joystick With MicroPython
This tutorial covers using a joystick with the Raspberry Pi Pico W:
Wiring Setup: Connect ground, 3.3V, VRX to GPIO pin 27, and VRY to GPIO pin 26.
Code Implementation: Import
machine
,time
,math
; set up ADC for joystick axes; read and print joystick values.Calibration: Convert readings to a -100 to +100 scale for intuitive interpretation.
Homework Assignment: Write a program to calibrate the joystick so the center reads (0,0) and edges read ±100.
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