M5Atom Joystick with M5AtomS3

M5Atom Joystick from M5Stack is a versatile programmable dual-joystick remote controller featuring the AtomS3 as the main controller and an STM32 handling co-processing functions - ideal for controlling the M5Stack M5Stamp Fly!

It is equipped with two 5-way joysticks with hall sensors, two function buttons and built-in RGB LEDs for human-machine interaction and status indication.

The device includes two high-voltage battery charging circuits for charging both M5Stack Stamp Fly (not included) and controller batteries at the same time. It comes pre-loaded with the Stamp Fly control firmware and communicates with Stamp Fly via the ESP-NOW protocol. The firmware source code is open-source.

This product is suitable for drone control, robot control, smart cars, and various DIY projects.

Important Notes

• M5Stack Fly (drone) not included.
• For the first use of the Atom JoyStick, please follow the tutorial below to flash the flight firmware. This is required to pair it with the StampFly.

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Features

• STM32F030F4P6
• Equipped with M5AtomS3
• Compatible with Atom Lite, Atom Matrix, AtomS3 Lite, AtomS3
• Dual joysticks, dual buttons, toggle switch
• WS2812 RGB LEDs
• Dual high-voltage lithium battery charging circuits
• Battery detection
  
• 300mAh battery included

Specifications

Resources

• Product wiki (includes pinout)
• Atom Joystick Firmware Flashing Guide
• TP4067 (Battery Charge Chip)
• Schematic
• M5Atom JoyStick Firmware source code
• STM32 Firmware source code

Instructions for use

• Pairing
  • Long press the middle button on the AtomS3 to power on, then press again as prompted on the screen to enter pairing mode.
  • Press the reset button on the Stamp Fly (not included) to send a pairing broadcast.
  • Wait for the pairing to complete.
    
• Operation
  • Takeoff and Landing: Single-click the middle button on the AtomS3 to control takeoff or landing.
  • Control Mode: Press the left front button on the Atom Joystick to switch modes.
    • Stable Mode: Provides stable control interaction, suitable for routine flying and cruising.
    • Sport Mode: Offers maximum control freedom, capable of performing complex manoeuvres, requiring high operating skills.
  • Altitude Mode: Press the right front button on the Atom Joystick to switch altitude modes.
    • Auto Altitude: Keeps altitude stable at a set value; pushing the left joystick up or down changes the set altitude.
    • Manual Altitude: Full throttle control of altitude, requiring high operating skills.
  • Aerial Stunts:
    • Flip: During flight, pressing the centre button of the right joystick on the Atom Joystick performs a flip manoeuvre.

Package Contents

• 1x M5Atom JoyStick
• 1x 300mAh high-voltage lithium battery

M5Stack M5Stamp Fly (drone) not included