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Mini Analog Joystick - 10K Potentiometers
A compact analogue joystick with two 10kΩ potentiometers and a spring-return mechanism. Unlike arcade-style joysticks that use clicking switches, this joysti...
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A compact analogue joystick with two 10kΩ potentiometers and a spring-return mechanism. Unlike arcade-style joysticks that use clicking switches, this joystick provides smooth, proportional analogue output across a full 50° range in both X and Y axes. Connect each potentiometer between ground and a reference voltage, then read the analogue output from the centre pin.
Key Features
- Dual 10kΩ Potentiometers – Smooth analogue output for X and Y axes
- Spring-Return Centre – Automatically returns to neutral position (springs are replaceable)
- 50° Range – Full directional control in both axes
- Compact Size – Suitable for handheld controllers and panel-mount projects
Ideal For
- Robotics and remote control interfaces
- Custom game controllers
- Pan/tilt camera control
- Analogue input for microcontroller projects
Package Contents
- 1× Mini Analogue Joystick (10kΩ potentiometers)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- 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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