Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent precision
The resolution on both axes is excellent. I used this for a camera gimbal controller project, and the fine movements are captured accurately.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V - 5V DC |
| Output Type | Analog (X, Y) + Digital (Button) |
| Axis Configuration | Dual-Axis (X and Y) |
| Mounting Style | Through-hole / Breadboard Compatible |
| Pin Count | 5 Pins (VCC, GND, VRx, VRy, SW) |
| Material | Plastic Housing with Metal Potentiometers |
| Compatibility | Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32 |
| Life Cycle | Approx. 50,000 cycles |
| Dimensions | 18mm x 19mm x 23mm |
| Package Includes | 1x Joystick Module, 1x Header Pin Set |
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent precision
The resolution on both axes is excellent. I used this for a camera gimbal controller project, and the fine movements are captured accurately.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great component
Works exactly as described. The only minor downside is that the plastic casing feels a bit light, but functionally it is perfect for prototyping.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but needs calibration
Solid build quality for the price. I had to calibrate the center point in my code as it was slightly off, but once set up, it performs very well for robot control.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to integrate
Plug and play with standard libraries. The pinout is clearly marked, making wiring simple even for beginners. No issues with signal noise.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and Durable
We bought ten of these for our workshop. Students have used them extensively, and they hold up surprisingly well to heavy use. Highly recommended for education.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for Arduino Projects
This joystick module works flawlessly with my Arduino Uno. The analog values are smooth and the button click is crisp. Great for building custom game controllers.
Q: Is the output linear or logarithmic?
A: The potentiometers inside provide a linear resistance change relative to the stick position, resulting in linear analog voltage output.
Q: Does this module come with header pins soldered?
A: No, the module comes with a separate set of header pins so you can choose to solder them yourself or use jumper wires directly for temporary setups.
Q: What library do you recommend for reading the button press?
A: You do not need a specific library for the button; it acts as a simple digital switch. You can read it using the standard digitalRead() function in your code.
Q: Can I use this with a 3.3V microcontroller like ESP8266?
A: Yes, this module operates comfortably within the 3.3V to 5V range, making it fully compatible with ESP8266, ESP32, and 3.3V Arduino boards.
Q: How do I handle the dead zone in the center?
A: It is common practice to implement a software 'dead zone' in your code to ignore small fluctuations around the center value (usually 512 on a 10-bit ADC).