ELECFREAKS Octopus Analog Rotation Brick-Blue

Octopus analog rotation brick is a 10K potentiometer module. Rotating the knob to change its resistance can realize voltage division while providing analog signals to the analog input IO ports of micro-controller. This module has a 3-wire anti-reverse connector, which makes it easy to connect a GVS cable.

Dimension

Features

Integrate a 3-wire anti-reverse connector.
Rotate the knob to adjust resistance without using a screw driver.
Compact structure.

Quick Start

Study Case 01 - Bar Graph
Hardware Assembly
Connect this module to P1 port on micro:bit. (See picture below)

Programming

Click to open Makecode, write your code to control micro:bit LED screen with octopus analog rotation brick.
You can see the whole program from the link
You can download it from the page below.

Result

Rotate the knob of octopus analog rotation brick, then its analog input value will be displayed on micro:bit screen in the form of bar graph.

Study Case 02 - Display Control

Hardware Connection
Connect analog rotation brick to P0 port on OCTOPUS:BIT.

Programming

You can see the whole program from the link
Or you can download it from the page below.

Result

Rotate the blue knob on analog rotation brick in clockwise direction, LEDs on micro:bit screen will be turned on gradually. Rotate the knob in anti-clockwise direction, LEDs will be turned off gradually.

Package List

Resources

Octopus Analog Rotation