If you want to be a smooth operator then analog input is essential! This mini operators' joystick uses two 10KΩ potentiometers and a spring-back system for the X and Y axes making it a great input device for many robotics projects
Connect one side of each potentiometer to ground, and the other side to a higher voltage and read the analog voltage off the middle (known as the wiper). It's ideal for use with micro-controllers that include analog inputs (check out our growing collection of ) or with the Raspberry Pi alongside our !
The joystick can also be panel mounted and comes with mounting hardware including a soft dust shield to keep its guts in good working order.
The mounting holes are 32.5mm x 32.5mm apart on the base and the entire joystick is 67mm tall of which 47mm is the shaft itself.
- Resistance Value: Standard 10KΩ
- Resistance Tolerance: ±10%
- Independent Linearity: ±1%
- Operating Torque: X and Y: 260gf
- Temperature Coefficient Resistance: ±400 ppm/°C
- X and Y Axis range: ±25°
- Mechanical Lifecycle: 300,000 cycle
- Operating Temperature Range: -10 ~ 80°C
