Miniature Joy Stick

tigershark35

Hi. I am looking for some source on miniature joy sticks about the size and functionality found on an RC transmitter. I want to mount in a box about that size.

Thanks

Jim G.

Paul Baker

These are the ones I always point to when someone asks this question: http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T062/1358.pdf
(top of the page). Though these do not have the spring return RC joysticks have.

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bennettdan

Hey check this out you might like it. also you can hack up a PS2 joystick nad have two of them. http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-PSP-REPAIR-PARTS-JOYSTICK-ANALOG-STICKS-G55_W0QQitemZ8290145865QQihZ020QQcategoryZ122516QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Tim-M

AutomationDirect.com has some small industrial grade joysticks here:

http://web3.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pushbuttons_-z-_Switches_-z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal/Joysticks

Keep in mind that these are not a vairable resistance type of control that you may be looking for, but rather·a contact closure output for each direction of movement - if that will work for what you want to do.

Tim

Danny22

The ultimate Joystick supplier for me is P3 America, Inc. : www.p3america.com
The selection is excellent but they can get pricey.

Danny22

RDL2004

If you want a really small one you might check out this pc mount version for only $1.99

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G14071




·- Rick

tigershark35

Rick, that looks great. Thanks to all who responded.

Jim

Paul Baker

Jim, one thing to note is the goldmine joystick is an 8 way switch, as such its an "all-or-nothing" type of sensor, this is not quite the same behavior as an RC joystick is which provides a range of position feedback. The goldmine joystick maybe what you want, but Id though I would tell you how it differs from what you stated you want.

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RGuyser

grrr. i just ordered a bunch of stuff from e-gm.. i totally would have wanted 2 of those.. neat..