Joystick Shield for Arduino – Game Controller Expansion Board
🎮 Joystick Shield for Arduino – Game Controller Expansion Board
The Joystick Shield is an Arduino-compatible expansion board designed to turn your Arduino into a game controller or a robot controller. It includes a variety of inputs such as a 2-axis joystick, pushbuttons, and I/O breakouts, making it perfect for robotics, game development, and DIY control systems.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Joystick | 2-axis analog (X & Y) with push button (Z) |
| Buttons | 6 push buttons (A, B, C, D, E, F) |
| Voltage | 3.3V / 5V compatible |
| Interface | Analog pins (X/Y), digital pins (buttons) |
| Form Factor | Arduino UNO R3-compatible shield |
| Extra Ports | Bluetooth, NRF24L01, I2C, LCD, RF, etc. |
🧩 Pin Mapping (may vary by version)
| Feature | Arduino Pin |
|---|---|
| Joystick X-axis | A0 |
| Joystick Y-axis | A1 |
| Joystick Button | D8 |
| Button A | D2 |
| Button B | D3 |
| Button C | D4 |
| Button D | D5 |
| Button E | D6 |
| Button F | D7 |
🛠️ Applications
DIY Game Controller
Remote Robot or Car Control
Joystick-controlled Camera Pan/Tilt
Menu Navigation Interface
Arduino-based Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
🧪 Sample Arduino Code (Read Joystick)
void setup() { Serial.begin(9600); } void loop() { int x = analogRead(A0); int y = analogRead(A1); bool button = digitalRead(8) == LOW; Serial.print("X: "); Serial.print(x); Serial.print(" | Y: "); Serial.print(y); Serial.print(" | Button: "); Serial.println(button); delay(200); }