ACEBOTT QD010 Wireless Handle Controller Expansion Pack for QD001 ESP32 Robot Car

Specifications

• Model: ACEBOTT QD010
• Product Type: Wireless Handle Controller Expansion Pack
• Operating Voltage: 3.7V DC (Internal rechargeable lithium battery) / 5V DC (USB charging)
• Charging Interface: USB Type-C / Mini-USB (Standard 5V DC charging and data sync)
• Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.4 GHz
• Transmission Range: Up to 10 meters (unobstructed)
• Controls: Dual 360° analog thumbsticks, 4-way D-pad, 4 action buttons, shoulder trigger bumpers, function keys
• Programming Environment: ACECode (Blockly / Scratch-based graphical environment)
• Software Platform Support: Arduino IDE (C/C++), MicroPython, Python
• Host Compatibility: ACEBOTT QD001 ESP32 Smart Car Kit, ESP32 development controllers, PC / Laptop

Safety Warnings

• Charging Input Limit: Charge only with a regulated 5V DC USB power supply (standard PC USB port or 5V 1A adapter); exceeding 5.5V DC will permanently damage the internal lithium charge management IC.
• Low Battery Brownout: Operating the controller below 3.3V internal battery level will cause intermittent Bluetooth packet loss and unexpected motor runaways on the QD001 smart car.
• Logic Voltage Caution: When connecting the controller directly to custom microcontrollers via USB-to-UART or debug headers, ensure 3.3V logic levels are maintained to prevent damaging ESP32 GPIOs.

Accessories Included in the Box

• 1× ACEBOTT QD010 Wireless Handle Controller (with internal rechargeable battery)
• 1× USB Charging & Data Cable

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can the ACEBOTT QD010 handle be used with non-ACEBOTT ESP32 development boards?
  Yes, the ACEBOTT QD010 controller transmits standard 2.4 GHz Bluetooth HID gamepad packets, making it fully compatible with generic ESP32, ESP32-S3, and Arduino boards configured with Bluetooth receiver libraries.
• Does this handle work with older QD001 car revisions without hardware modification?
  Yes, the QD010 connects wirelessly over Bluetooth to the QD001's onboard ESP32 controller, requiring only a simple firmware sketch upload with zero physical soldering or rewiring.
• Can I use the ACEBOTT QD010 controller to play Scratch games on a Windows or macOS computer?
  Yes, connecting the QD010 to your computer via the included USB cable allows ACECode and Scratch 3.0 to recognize the joysticks and buttons directly as game input controllers.
• Is the controller compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 or Raspberry Pi 5?
  Yes, the QD010 pairs with Raspberry Pi running Linux via standard Bluetooth HID or USB connection, recognized under /dev/input/js0 for Python robotics scripts.
• What is the battery capacity of the ACEBOTT QD010 handle and how is it charged? The controller contains an internal 3.7V 800mAh rechargeable lithium battery that recharges via a standard 5V USB port using the provided charging cable.
  
• Can I power and operate the handle using a high-wattage USB-C fast charger?
  No, you should only charge the QD010 using standard 5V DC supplies rated at 1A to 2A, as unregulated chargers or QC/PD fast chargers exceeding 5.5V DC can damage the onboard charging IC.
  
• How long does a full battery charge last during continuous robotics operation?
  A full charge provides approximately 6 to 8 hours of continuous wireless Bluetooth operation depending on transmission distance and button usage.
• Which Arduino library is recommended for receiving QD010 Bluetooth signals on ESP32?
  The standard ESP32-BLE-Gamepad or ACEBOTT's proprietary ACEBOTT_QD library can be installed via the Arduino Library Manager to decode joystick X/Y axes and digital button states.
  
• Can I program custom joystick deadbands and sensitivities in ACECode?
  Yes, ACECode includes dedicated mapping blocks that allow students to define center deadbands, invert directional axes, and scale motor drive speeds between 0% and 100%.