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Arduino Joystick Module Tutorial: Read X, Y, and Button Input

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Course Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the Joystick Module with Arduino.

Note

If this is your first time working with an Arduino project, we recommend downloading and reviewing the basic materials first.

1.1 Install Arduino IDE(Important)
1.2 Introduction of Arduino IDE

Required Components

In this project, we need the following components:

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1	Arduino UNO R4 WIFI	1	BUY
2	USB Type-C cable	1	×
3	Breadboard	1	BUY
4	Wires	Several	BUY
5	Joystick Module	1	BUY

Wiring

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Common Connections:

Joystick Module
SW: Connect to 8 on the Arduino.
VRY: Connect to A1 on the Arduino.
VRX: Connect to A0 on the Arduino.
GND: Connect to GND on the Arduino.
VCC: Connect to 5V on the Arduino.

Writing the Code

Note
You can copy this code into Arduino IDE.
Don’t forget to select the board(Arduino UNO R4 WIFI) and the correct port before clicking the Upload button.

  /*
  The code reads values from a joystick module and prints them on the serial monitor.
  The joystick module has two analog axes (X and Y), which are connected to Arduino
  pins A0 and A1. The decimal form of the X and Y axis values is read and displayed
  on the serial monitor.

  Board: Arduino Uno R3(or R4)
  Component: Joystick Module
*/

const int xPin = A0;  //the VRX attach to
const int yPin = A1;  //the VRY attach to
const int swPin = 8;  //the SW attach to

void setup() {
  pinMode(swPin, INPUT_PULLUP);
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  Serial.print("X: ");
  Serial.print(analogRead(xPin));  // print the value of VRX
  Serial.print("|Y: ");
  Serial.print(analogRead(yPin));  // print the value of VRX
  Serial.print("|Z: ");
  Serial.println(digitalRead(swPin));  // print the value of SW
  delay(50);
}

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Arduino Project

Arduino Joystick Module Tutorial: Read X, Y, and Button Input

Kit purchase

Course Introduction

Required Components

Wiring

Common Connections:

Writing the Code

Arduino Project

Arduino Joystick Module Tutorial: Read X, Y, and Button Input

Kit purchase

Course Introduction

Required Components

Wiring

Common Connections:

Writing the Code

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