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Mini 2-Axis Analog Thumbstick
The Mini 2-Axis Analog Thumbstick is a compact, self-centring joystick with a black rocker cap, similar in style to PSP joysticks. It provides smooth directi...
The Mini 2-Axis Analog Thumbstick is a compact, self-centring joystick with a black rocker cap, similar in style to PSP joysticks. It provides smooth directional analogue input using two 10 kΩ potentiometers — one for the X-axis and one for the Y-axis.
The voltage output follows the motion of the thumbstick as it moves, and the stick returns to centre when released. Potentiometer pins can be soldered directly to a custom breakout board for integration into your project.
Key Features
- 2-Axis Analogue Input – Dual 10 kΩ potentiometers for X and Y axes
- Self-Centring – Returns to neutral position when released
- Compact Form Factor – Small footprint suitable for handheld projects
- Black Rocker Cap – Comfortable thumb-operated control
Specifications
- Type – Analogue, self-centring
- Potentiometers – 2× 10 kΩ
- Axes – 2 (X and Y)
Ideal For
- Robotics and remote control interfaces
- Game controllers and handheld devices
- Pan/tilt camera systems
- Custom input devices and interactive projects
Package Contents
- 1× Mini 2-axis analogue thumbstick with rocker cap
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
- potentiometer
- A variable resistor usually turned with a knob or shaft to create an adjustable electrical signal. It is often used for inputs such as volume, brightness or position, so it helps beginners learn how a microcontroller reads changing values.
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