[dorkbotmtl-infusion] i want a joystick

[Hugo Desmeules]

Hi Elie,

I think the best option is to hack an old analog joystick, it contains
exactly what you need: 2 potentiometers mounted around a stick. I think
you'll find the following info useful:
http://www.technick.net/public/code/cp_dpage.php?aiocp_dp=pinconjoy_pc_game

I think I do have an old joystick in my juink pile, email me off-list if you
need it.

Cheers and happy hacking.

-- 
Hugo Desmeules
hugobox at gmail.com
www.11h11.com/hugobox

On 8/21/06, Elie Zananiri <prisonerjohn at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> hey what's up dorkbot,
> i need to build a joystick, and i was wondering if it's possible to do so
> using some sort of 2d potentiometer.  i managed to make one with 4
> push-buttons (one per direction) but this is going to take up too many pins
> which i need for other things.  i just saw this picture and it looks like
> that's exactly what i need:
> http://www.arduino.cc/en/uploads/Tutorial/joy_pic_480.jpg
>
> so, anyone know where i can find this? what it's called?
>
> if not, anyone have any ideas on how to build something like this?  how
> can i use 1 stick to control 2 pots in different directions?  i just can't
> picture it...
>
> thanks,
>
>  Elie Zananiri
> http://www.prisonerjohn.com
> http://www.digital-spa.com
>
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