Joystick – How it works

The Joystick 2-axis with pushbutton breakout board is a circuit board with onboard GGL002 Joystick module. It has an integrated pushbutton that is activated by pressing the head of Joystick.

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How the module works

The module integrates 2 potentiometers, one for X other for Y axis, with a gimbal system. When Joystick is moved, gimbal system slides on on the corresponding potentiometer's whiper changing value of the output signal on both axis.