Note that the breadboard isn't required as long as you have an alternate way to provide a 5v supply to both both the joystick and dot matrix.

This Arduino-based project controls a servo motor using a 2-axis joystick module. The system reads analog inputs from the joystick, applies calibration to handle dead zones, normalizes the values, and ...

Arduino’s brand-new Esplora microcontroller, packed with prebuilt sensors and features, could indicate a move for the DIY electronics company toward a wider segment of the microcontroller market.