How do I go about using a joystick with an Arduino?
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1 This is brilliant!
a new Joystick from Sparkfun with the example code to getting it running on the Arduino
- \$\begingroup\$ That shield is awesome! I'll have to keep it mind for some future projects I have in mind (hint: MAME cabinet :D) \$\endgroup\$Sketchy Fletchy– Sketchy Fletchy2009-11-25 03:42:07 +00:00Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 3:42
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I'm assuming you are using a non-USB joystick.
See http://www.built-to-spec.com/blog/2009/09/10/using-a-pc-joystick-with-the-arduino/
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Non-analog joysticks aren't that hard to make by yourself. There is an instructable that explains how to do this.
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If you're interested in using a Wii nunchuk as a joystick controller for your Arduino, you might want to check out these sources:
http://todbot.com/blog/2008/02/18/wiichuck-wii-nunchuck-adapter-available/
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take a look here http://www.liquidware.com/projects/26/TouchShield+Tetris
it's a project about TouchShield Tetris
