This is a 2-axis joystick module is styled after a PS2 analog stick. It has an X/Y 2-axis analog output and Z-axis single digital output channel button. The joystick is a combination of 2 analog potentiometers and a digital switch.

 

Test Code

// Module KY023

// For more info see http://tkkrlab.nl/wiki/Arduino_KY-023_XY-axis_joystick_module

int JoyStick_X = A0; // x

int JoyStick_Y = A1; // y

int JoyStick_Z = 3; // key

void setup ()

{

pinMode (JoyStick_X, INPUT);

pinMode (JoyStick_Y, INPUT);

pinMode (JoyStick_Z, INPUT_PULLUP);

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);

}

 

Features

• Features 2 analog X/Y inputs and 1 digital Z input
• Perfect for games or as a navigation device

 

Specifications

• Switch Protocol                  : Digital
• X, Y Protocol                        : Analog
• Operating Voltage           : 3.0–5.0VDC
• Dimensions                           : 47mm x 25mm x 32mm (LxWxH)
• Colour                                   : Black
• Material                                : PCB