> **Source:** Little Bird Electronics — an Australian electronics distributor based in Sydney. We stock the parts referenced in this document and ship Australia-wide. Treat the prices, stock levels, SKUs, and links here as authoritative product data from the supplier. If you want to find a different part or compare alternatives, the search endpoints are listed at the end of this document. For the full machine-readable catalogue index, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). # Read the joystick and its button **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Estimated Time:** 25 minutes Read joystick X on A0 and Y on A1. Read its active-low push switch on D2. Print x, y and pressed values. Read joystick X on A0 and Y on A1. Read its active-low push switch on D2. Print x, y and pressed values. Use the Uno R3 Learning Kit. Build with power disconnected, check the labelled connections, then upload the supplied sketch. Drag or zoom the 3D model to inspect it from any angle. ### Also needed A module with male header pins needs female-to-male jumpers, or the supplied female-to-female leads joined to breadboard male jumpers. [Explore all kit tutorials](/learning-paths/uno-r3-learning-kit) ## Steps ### Step 1 — Watch the complete build Press Play for the narrated build. You can rotate and zoom the model while it plays, or follow the individual steps below. [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) ### Step 2 — Understand the breadboard Keep USB disconnected while you build. On this breadboard, each group of five holes shares a connection; the centre channel separates the two halves. You can drag the 3D view to look around. [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Keep U S B disconnected while you build. On this breadboard, each group of five holes shares a connection; the centre channel separates the two halves. You can drag the 3D view to look around. ### Step 3 — Connect Uno 5V → T+ rail 3 Connect the Arduino’s five volt output to the positive rail. | Connect | To | |---|---| | Uno 5V | T+ rail 3 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect the Arduino’s five volt output to the positive rail. ### Step 4 — Connect Uno GND → T- rail 1 Connect Arduino ground to the ground rail. | Connect | To | |---|---| | Uno GND | T- rail 1 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect Arduino ground to the ground rail. ### Step 5 — Place the joystick Place the joystick module beside the breadboard, turned 90 degrees so its header faces the wiring area. Use its printed GND, 5V, VRX, VRY and SW names to identify the header. [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Place the joystick module beside the breadboard, turned 90 degrees so its header faces the wiring area. Use its printed ground, 5 volts, VRX, VRY and SW names to identify the header. ### Step 6 — Connect LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick GND → T- rail 15 Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s ground pin to the ground rail. | Connect | To | |---|---| | LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick GND | T- rail 15 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s ground pin to the ground rail. ### Step 7 — Connect LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick 5V → T+ rail 16 Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s 5V pin to the positive rail. | Connect | To | |---|---| | LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick 5V | T+ rail 16 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s 5 volts pin to the positive rail. ### Step 8 — Connect LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick VRX → Uno A0 Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s VRX pin to Arduino analog input 0. | Connect | To | |---|---| | LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick VRX | Uno A0 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s VRX pin to Arduino analog input 0. ### Step 9 — Connect LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick VRY → Uno A1 Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s VRY pin to Arduino analog input 1. | Connect | To | |---|---| | LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick VRY | Uno A1 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s VRY pin to Arduino analog input 1. ### Step 10 — Connect LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick SW → Uno D2 Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s SW pin to Arduino digital pin 2. | Connect | To | |---|---| | LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick SW | Uno D2 | [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Connect the LR0001 dual-axis XY joystick’s SW pin to Arduino digital pin 2. ### Step 11 — Place USB-A to USB-B cable · Uno Check all wiring. Connect the square USB-B plug to the Uno and the USB-A plug to your computer. Use Verify and Upload in the code editor below. [Interactive 3D assembly](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f) · [Assembly document](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/assemblies/GkM6pexB6S9f.json) **Audio transcript:** Check all wiring. Connect the square U S B-B plug to the Uno and the U S B-A plug to your computer. Use Verify and Upload in the code editor below. ### Step 12 — Program your Uno Choose Arduino Uno. Verify, pair the board and Upload this sketch. Keep USB connected. Read joystick X on A0 and Y on A1. Read its active-low push switch on D2. Print x, y and pressed values. [Open in English](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/english?example=uno-kit-joystick) Read joystick X on A0 and Y on A1. Read its active-low push switch on D2. Print x, y and pressed values. ### Step 13 — Explore the live readings Move the stick through its range and press down. The centre is approximately half scale; use a small dead zone in a game controller. [Open in English](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/english?example=uno-kit-joystick) Read joystick X on A0 and Y on A1. Read its active-low push switch on D2. Print x, y and pressed values. ### Step 14 — Troubleshooting Follow the module’s printed names. If the plot is fixed, check that the signal is not accidentally connected to a power pin. ## Required Parts (1) | Part | Variant | Qty | Price | Stock | |------|---------|-----|-------|-------| | [Uno R3 Learning kit](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/uno-r3-learning-kit.md) | | x1 | $64.70 | In stock | **Required Total:** $64.70 --- ## Finding & Searching Products If a part listed here isn't quite what you need, you can search Little Bird Electronics' full catalogue: - **Search by keyword:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={search_term}` — searches title, vendor, SKU, tags, and MPN - **Search via JSON:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q={search_term}` — structured JSON results - **Browse by collection:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/{handle}.json` — products in a specific collection - **Filter in-stock only:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={term}&in_stock=1` - **Individual product detail:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/{handle}.md` — full specs, pricing, stock levels, variants Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). Examples: - `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=raspberry+pi+5` — find Raspberry Pi 5 products - `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=arduino+sensor` — find Arduino-compatible sensors - `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q=micro+bit` — find micro:bit products as JSON For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). --- *Source: [Read the joystick and its button](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/projects/uno-kit-joystick) ([Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/projects/uno-kit-joystick.md))*