ESPLORA Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board Compatible with Arduino (Supports LCD)
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ESPLORA Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board Compatible with Arduino (Supports LCD)
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- Product SKU: KG096
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₹ 2,499
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ESPLORA Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board Compatible with Arduino
The ESPLORA Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board is an Arduino-compatible microcontroller board derived from the Arduino Leonardo. Unlike traditional Arduino boards, the Esplora integrates a wide range of built-in sensors and outputs, allowing users to create interactive projects without needing additional electronic components.
It is designed for users who want to get started with Arduino quickly, without first learning complex electronics. With its ready-to-use onboard sensors, the Esplora is ideal for education, interactive installations, games, and human–machine interface projects.
It is designed for users who want to get started with Arduino quickly, without first learning complex electronics. With its ready-to-use onboard sensors, the Esplora is ideal for education, interactive installations, games, and human–machine interface projects.
Overview
The ESPLORA board includes onboard sound and light outputs along with multiple input sensors such as a joystick, slider, temperature sensor, accelerometer, microphone, and light sensor. It also supports expansion through TinkerKit connectors and a TFT display socket.
Powered by the ATmega32U4 AVR microcontroller running at 16 MHz, the board features native USB support and can act as a keyboard, mouse, or virtual serial device. A reset push button is located on the upper-left corner of the board.
Powered by the ATmega32U4 AVR microcontroller running at 16 MHz, the board features native USB support and can act as a keyboard, mouse, or virtual serial device. A reset push button is located on the upper-left corner of the board.
Status LEDs
- ON (Green): Indicates power supply status
- L (Yellow): Connected to microcontroller pin 13
- RX (Yellow): USB data receiving indicator
- TX (Yellow): USB data transmitting indicator
Onboard Inputs & Outputs
- Analog joystick with X and Y axes and center push button
- 4 push buttons arranged in a diamond layout
- Linear potentiometer slider
- Microphone for ambient sound level detection
- Light sensor for brightness measurement
- Temperature sensor for ambient temperature
- 3-axis accelerometer (X, Y, Z)
- Buzzer capable of producing square-wave tones
- RGB LED with red, green, and blue elements
- 2 × TinkerKit input connectors (3-pin)
- 2 × TinkerKit output connectors (3-pin)
- TFT / SPI expansion connector for LCD, SD card, or SPI devices
Analog Multiplexer
To support the large number of onboard sensors, the ESPLORA uses an analog multiplexer. This allows a single analog input pin of the microcontroller to be shared across multiple sensors (except the accelerometer).
Four additional microcontroller pins are used to select which sensor channel is active.
Four additional microcontroller pins are used to select which sensor channel is active.
Communication
- Native USB communication via ATmega32U4
- Appears as a virtual COM port (CDC)
- Full-speed USB 2.0 device support
- Supports SPI communication through SPI library
- Can emulate USB keyboard and mouse
- RX and TX LEDs indicate USB data activity
Programming
- Programmable using Arduino IDE
- Select “Esplora” from Tools > Board menu
- Pre-installed bootloader (AVR109 protocol)
- No external programmer required
- Supports ICSP programming via ICSP header
- Dedicated Esplora library for simplified sensor and output access
Automatic Reset & Bootloader
The ESPLORA supports software-controlled reset. When the virtual serial port is opened at 1200 baud and then closed, the board automatically resets and enters bootloader mode for approximately 8 seconds.
The bootloader can also be initiated manually using the onboard reset button. On power-up, the board runs the user sketch directly if one is present.
The bootloader can also be initiated manually using the onboard reset button. On power-up, the board runs the user sketch directly if one is present.
USB Overcurrent Protection
The board includes a resettable polyfuse to protect your computer’s USB port. If current exceeds 500 mA, the fuse temporarily disconnects the board until the overload condition is removed.
Physical Characteristics
- Gamepad-style layout for intuitive interaction
- Maximum PCB length: 6.5 inches
- Maximum PCB width: 2.4 inches
- USB and TinkerKit connectors extend beyond PCB edge
- Four mounting holes for enclosure or surface mounting
Package Includes
- 1 × ESPLORA Joystick Photosensitive Sensor Board Compatible with Arduino
- USB cable is NOT included
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