Halocode-based Gamepad Development

In this paper, a Halocode-based Bluetooth gamepad is developed for use as a physical computing device for students. Hardware for the gamepad includes a power and signal managing circuit and a 3D printed case. Software made to communicate with the gamepad comprises of a device package for the mBlock programming software and a responsive gamepad driver. Experiments reveal the mean data rate to be 7.65Hz.