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Push Button Module(EF05017)

Introduction​

The Push button module is able to detect your press action.

ELECFREAKS PlanetX Button Sensor

Characteristic​

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

Specification​

ItemParameter
SKUEF05017
ConnectionRJ11
Connections typeDigit output
Power3.3V

Outlook​

Quick to Start​

Materials Required and Diagram​

Connect the Push-button module to J1 port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

MakeCode Programming​

Step 1​

Click "Advanced" in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

We need to add a package for programming, . Click "Extensions" in the bottom of the drawer and search with "PlanetX" in the dialogue box to download it.

Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

Step 2​

Code as below:​

Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_7bYWKYccY73R

You may also download it directly below:

Result​

The icons display on the micro:bit accordingly with the order given by pressing button A or B or A+B.

Python Programming​

Step 1​

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

We need to add enum.py and button.py for programming. Click "Load/Save" and then click "Show Files (1)" to see more choices, click "Add file" to add enum.py and button.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

Step 2​

Reference​

from microbit import *
from enum import *
from button import *

button = BUTTON(J1)
while True:
    if button.A_is_pressed():
        display.show(Image.HAPPY)
    elif button.B_is_pressed():
        display.show(Image.SAD)
    elif button.AB_is_pressed():
        display.show(Image.COW)
        sleep(500)

Result​

The icons display on the micro:bit accordingly with the order given by pressing button A or B or A+B.

Relevant File​

Technique File​