# GamePad - Wireless Controller

> Turn your phone into a wireless BLE game controller for robotics & RC projects.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cc.codeskool.gamepadapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cc.codeskool.gamepadapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cc.codeskool.gamepadapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CodeSkool
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 7,603
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-09
- **First published:** 2026-03-08
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 7.55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.codeskool.gamepadapp)
- **Website:** [https://codeskool.cc](https://codeskool.cc/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://skool.cc/privacy-policy](https://skool.cc/privacy-policy)

## Description

GamePad turns your Android phone into a wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) game controller. Designed for students, makers, and hobbyists, it connects to microcontrollers, robots, RC cars, and other BLE-enabled devices.<br><br>FOUR CONTROL MODES<br>Pick the layout that fits your project:<br><br>- Joystick: Dual analog sticks with precise X/Y control. Perfect for omnidirectional robots and drones.<br>- Classic: D-Pad + four action buttons (Triangle, Square, Circle, Cross) plus Select &amp; Start. A familiar console-style layout.<br>- Steering: Realistic steering wheel with gas and brake pedals. Supports tilt control using your device&#39;s accelerometer.<br>- D-Pad: Simple 4-way directional pad with A and B buttons. Great for basic navigation and two-action projects.<br><br>BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY<br>Connects wirelessly to any BLE-compatible device. Works as both a BLE Central (connects to peripherals) and BLE Peripheral (advertises and accepts connections). Low latency analog data streaming at 50ms intervals.<br><br>BUILT FOR LEARNING<br>Created as a companion app for the CodeSkool programming environment. Students can use GamePad to control their Scratch-programmed robots and interactive projects. The matching CodeSkool extension makes it easy to read controller inputs in block-based code.<br><br>FEATURES<br>- 4 control modes: Joystick, Classic, Steering, D-Pad<br>- Dual-role BLE: Central and Peripheral mode<br>- Low-latency wireless communication<br>- Haptic/vibration feedback on button presses<br>- Fullscreen landscape mode with immersive UI<br>- Realistic 3D-styled controls with responsive touch<br>- Device scanning with signal strength display<br>- Works with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and any BLE device<br>- No internet required - direct BLE connection<br>- Dark theme optimized for visibility<br><br>REQUIREMENTS<br>- Android 12 or higher<br>- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support<br>- Location permission (required by Android for BLE scanning)

## Rankings

- #619,906 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `cc.codeskool.gamepadapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

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