How to Use a Joystick with Arduino: Wiring and Basic Controls

In this PART 1 of our Arduino Joystick series, learn how to connect an analog joystick to an Arduino Uno. I'll guide you through the wiring process and explain how the joystick's X and Y values determine its position. You'll also discover how to use these values to control other Arduino components effectively. From building robots you can directly maneuver to creating interactive games, this tutorial will help you get started with joysticks for your Arduino projects.

PART 1: How to Use a Joystick with Arduino - Reading ADC Values: Your're watching it!

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🎬 VIDEO CHAPTERS: How to Use a Joystick with Arduino Beginner's Guide
0:00 Welcome
0:38 How Analog Joysticks Work
1:54 Joystick Pinout
2:45 How to Wire a Joystick to Arduino
3:34 Joystick ADC Values for X & Y Axes
4:48 Arduino Code: Reading ADC Values from the Joystick
10:50 Reading Joystick Values from Serial Monitor
11:37 Matching Joystick Movements to ADC Values
12: 57 Wrap Up: Controlling Components with a Joystick
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[ZenHulk]

I have been using joysticks for 8 yrs and just released there's an x and y next to the vr, wow i feel dumb, so much for that Stanford Engineering degree from 1992. WOW, i always play your videos in my workshop in the background, since i'm very retired now, and i had to go back and see that.

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Works like a Swiss watch, thanks for the instructions. 👌

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[DhruvStar_]

Great Video! I just need help with the button. When the Button isn't being Pressed it says 487 and when its Pressed its 486, Sometimes the button value varies with the position... How do I Fix that?

[lennartjohansson]

Hi, thank you for all great programming tip. Have problem with resolution of the joystick, half of the stroke nothing happens on analog value. How to fix that.