Dead-simple joystick

[xjas]

Hey all,

I need this sort of thing:


Platform/connector type/make doesn't matter. I don't even care if it 'works' although there's not much to fail on the kind I want. 2 standard pots, real springs to center it, that's all. If you've got one lying around I'd be happy to send a few dollars your way for it.

I'm going to modify it for a project so it probably shouldn't be anything "rare" or especially valuable.

I'm in central Auckland, closer to me the better, but can do shipping too...

Thanks!

[manuka]

OK I've put two joysticks up on trademe (links below) both use springs to center and the generic on you can set to use the springs or not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =539790861
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =539790154

[Gibsaw]

Obviously it'll depend upon your project and budget and judging by your request, you may have a means of rejuvenating them, but maybe 30 year old, heavily worn potentiometers might not be the ideal solution.

It's worth mentioning though that joystick mounted potentiometers are readily available from a lot of electronics suppliers. (after all... joysticks didn't cease to have application with the end of the 8 bit era.)

[xjas]

I was going to swap the pots themselves out actually (unless I get lucky and they're already the right resistance & in good shape.) I really only want the physical stick hardware.

@Manuka, saved to watchlist... I'd prefer to find something locally but if nothing comes up I might bid.