SeeedStudio Grove Thumb Joystick

SeeedStudio Grove Thumb Joystick

Do you need a module as similar as a joystick? So, we are presenting the Grove – Thumb Joystick v1.1, a Grove compatible module similar to the ‘analog’ joysticks in PlayStation 2 (PS2) controllers. The joystick also has a push-button for special applications. You can configure the button as per your requirements. 
The joystick has a specialty of two direction movements. The two direction movements will output different analog signals as they are actually two potentiometers. The X and Y axes are two ~10k potentiometers that control 2D movement by generating analog signals. When the module is in working mode, it will output two analog values, representing two directions. its output values are restricted to a smaller range (i.e. 200~800), only when being pressed that the X value will be set to 1023 and the MCU can detect the action of pressing.
For all Grove users (especially beginners), Seeed Studio provides guidance PDF documents. Please download and read through Preface – Getting Started and Introduction to Grove before using the product. 

Features:

• Grove compatible with 4 pin universe 2.0mm connector
• Analog output (When you push the button, you’ll get max. value)
• Easy to use

Features/Specs:

• Operating Voltage: 4.75 ~ 5.25VDC
• Output Type: Analog output
• X co-ordinate: min 206 to max 798, typical 516
• Y co-ordinate: min 203 to max 797, typical 507
• Grove compatible with 4 pin universe 2.0mm connector
• Mounting hole diameter: 2 mm
• Length: 42 mm
• Width: 26 mm
• Height: 40 mm
• Weight: 17 gm

Useful Links: Tutorial

Package Includes:

• 1 x SeeedStudio Grove Thumb Joystick