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Mini Analog Thumbstick - Similar to Joycon Style
A compact, self-centering analogue thumbstick with a feel and size similar to Nintendo Joy-Con joysticks. It uses two 10kΩ potentiometers (one for each axis)...
A compact, self-centering analogue thumbstick with a feel and size similar to Nintendo Joy-Con joysticks. It uses two 10kΩ potentiometers (one for each axis) to provide proportional X/Y analogue output, plus a centre-press tactile button for selection — ideal for directional control in robotics, custom controllers, and interactive projects.
The voltage output follows the thumbstick's position and returns to centre when released. Solder the 2mm pitch pins onto a custom breakout board for integration into your design.
Key Features
- Self-Centering – Springs back to centre position when released
- Two-Axis Analogue – 10kΩ potentiometer per axis for smooth proportional control
- Centre Press Button – Built-in tactile button for selection/click
- Compact Joycon-Style Form Factor – Small enough for handheld builds
Specifications
- Type – Self-centering analogue thumbstick
- Potentiometers – 2× 10kΩ (X and Y axes)
- Button – Centre-press tactile switch
- Pin Pitch – 2mm (not breadboard-compatible)
Ideal For
- Custom game controllers and handhelds
- Robotics and RC control interfaces
- Menu navigation and UI input
- Interactive art and maker projects
Package Contents
- 1× Mini Analog Thumbstick (with rocker cap)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 2mm pitch
- Pitch is the distance between the centres of neighbouring pins on a connector. A 2mm pitch header is smaller than the common 2.54mm breadboard spacing, so you need matching cables and headers rather than standard breadboard jumper leads.
- 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.
- 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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