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The Analog Joystick is similar to two potentiometers connected together, one for the '''vertical''' movement (Y-axis) and other for the '''horizontal''' movement (X-axis). The joystick also comes with a '''Select switch'''. It can be very handy for retro gaming, robot control or RC cars. So let's understand how it works!
 
The Analog Joystick is similar to two potentiometers connected together, one for the '''vertical''' movement (Y-axis) and other for the '''horizontal''' movement (X-axis). The joystick also comes with a '''Select switch'''. It can be very handy for retro gaming, robot control or RC cars. So let's understand how it works!
 
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The Analog Joystick is similar to two potentiometers connected together, one for the vertical movement (Y-axis) and other for the horizontal movement (X-axis). The joystick also comes with a Select switch. It can be very handy for retro gaming, robot control or RC cars. So let's understand how it works! dsc09428.jpg

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Raw Sketch

Mapping