Gamepad for micro:bit Android

Gamepad for micro:bit

Control BBC micro:bit & Tiny:bit robots via Bluetooth BLE gamepad

Overview

Features & Capabilities

Gamepad for micro:bit is a wireless Bluetooth gamepad controller for BBC micro:bit and Yahboom Tiny:bit robots.

Simply pair your Android phone to your micro:bit via BLE and control your robot with an intuitive gamepad interface — directional buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, STOP) plus action buttons (A, B, C, D).

KEY FEATURES
• Wireless BLE connection — no cables needed
• Large, easy-to-tap gamepad buttons optimized for landscape mode
• Sends standard UTF-8 commands via BLE UART
• Auto-reconnect when connection is lost
• Clean dark theme, easy on the eyes
• Supports Thai and English

COMPATIBLE DEVICES
• BBC micro:bit (v1 & v2)
• Yahboom Tiny:bit robot kit
• Any micro:bit robot using BLE UART

HOW IT WORKS
The app sends simple text commands (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, STOP, A, B, C, D) over BLE UART to your micro:bit. Program your micro:bit to read these commands and control motors, servos, or any hardware you like.

Perfect for students, educators, and hobbyists learning robotics with micro:bit.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
JM Digital Lab
Downloads:
261 44
Version:
1.2.0 Last updated: 2026-05-28
Version code:
5
Creation date:
2026-05-19
Publisher country:
TH TH
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
  • android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
  • com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE Safe
  • com.gamepadmicrobit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
21.05MB
Email:
he*****@jmdigitallab.app
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-25
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
JM Digital Lab
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamepadmicrobit
Email:
he*****@jmdigitallab.app
Website:
https://jmdigitallab.app/gamepad-microbit-privacy/

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