[sdiy] looking for a joystick

[Jason Proctor]

thanks for the response.

yeah that one is PCB mount, too, unfortunately.



On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Tom Wiltshire <tom at electricdruid.net> wrote:

> RS have several, but they're not typically that cheap.
>
>
> http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/switches/joystick-switches-accessories/joystick-switches/?searchTerm=potentiometer+joystick
>
> There's one on that list for £4.50, which is remarkable. Some are switch
> contacts only, so wouldn't do what you want - check for the ones that say
> "potentiometric".
>
> HTH,
> Tom
>
>
> On 4 Apr 2016, at 22:27, Jason Proctor <jason at redfish.net> wrote:
>
> > yes, certainly i could find one that is close and hack on it, but since
> my need isn't urgent, i'll likely hold out for something that's close. i'm
> trying to dig a part number out of Flights and Intellijel, but nothing yet.
> >
> > this is the closest i've found
> >
> >
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joystick-potentiometers-2x-100k-ohms-X-Y-Axis-/151947357956?hash=item2360c4af04:g:iHwAAOSwKtlWlINC
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 2:16 PM, <sleepy_dog at gmx.de> wrote:
> >
> > Maybe that is too involved / fumbly if you're looking for a ready
> solution (OTOH, you said small number...),
> > but:
> > Maybe some of those cheapies can be opened and the springs removed?
> > And if the lever is not light enough for the potentiometers to hold it
> in place, one could add friction, e.g. by making a disc out of felt or
> similar, putting a hole in it slightly less in diameter than the
> potentiometer axis, put it around the axis and glue it to the case? If it's
> that accessible...
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
> > Am 04.04.2016 um 22:52 schrieb Jason Proctor:
> >> thanks for the response.
> >>
> >> i did look at adafruit and sparkfun and didn't find anything
> appropriate. one constraint is that they can't be spring-loaded - that is,
> once set in a position, they have to stay there. also have to be panel
> mount and reasonably small footprint.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 1:20 PM, <sleepy_dog at gmx.de> wrote:
> >> I don't suppose something like those will do? (like the cheap 3,95 $
> one...)
> >>
> >> https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=joystick
> >>
> >> http://www.dx.com/s/joystick+diy
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >>
> >> Am 04.04.2016 um 20:58 schrieb Jason Proctor:
> >>> hi all
> >>>
> >>> i'd like to source a small number (< 10) of a panel mount joystick
> like the one on the Flights of Harmony Choices or Intellijel Planar Euro
> modules. neither Flight nor Dan can currently provide them, however. i've
> been through Mouser and Digikey and nothing seems appropriate. anyone know
> a good joystick source?
> >>>
> >>> thanks for any help with this!
> >>> J
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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