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# Joystick

![](/files/-MS2LMQvSDyrw2uwq2a3)

**Introduction**

Lots of robot projects need joystick. This module provides an affordable solution. By simply connecting to two analog inputs, the robot is at your commands with X, Y control. It also has a switch that is connected to a digital pin. This joystick module can be easily connected to Arduino by IO Shield.

**Specification**

* Supply Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
* Interface: Analog x2, Digital x1

**Connection Diagram**\\

![](/files/-MbznkQXVIWnUdTrcjOq)

**Sample Code**

```
int JoyStick_X = 0; //x
int JoyStick_Y = 1; //y
int JoyStick_Z = 3; //key
  void setup() 
{
  pinMode(JoyStick_Z, INPUT); 
  Serial.begin(9600); // 9600 bps
}
void loop() 
{
  int x,y,z;
  x=analogRead(JoyStick_X);
  y=analogRead(JoyStick_Y);
  z=digitalRead(JoyStick_Z);
  Serial.print(x ,DEC);
  Serial.print(",");
  Serial.print(y ,DEC);
  Serial.print(",");
  Serial.println(z ,DEC);
  delay(100);
}
```

**Result**

![](/files/-MbznxsX5SQGisaNKK3_)

Wiring well and uploading the code, open the serial monitor and set the baud rate to 9600, push the joystick, you will see the value shown below.

![](/files/-Mbzo3SfMXcBTvUeStVg)