2. Materials and Tools

Beyond the Wixel, you will need a suitable input device to convert. We used a Tandy Deluxe Joystick for this tutorial, but any device that uses pushbuttons, switches, and/or potentiometers for input will probably work.

The Tandy Deluxe Joystick in its original form.

The tools and supplies you require will probably depend on your particular situation, but might include:

• Screwdrivers
• Soldering iron and solder
• Diagonal cutter
• Wire stripper
• Some wire for making connections to the Wixel
• Double-sided foam tape or hot glue gun
• USB cable, A to Mini-B

Many of the tools are available in the Tools section of the Pololu web site.