Joystick Module Breakout Sensor HW-504

The Joystick Module Breakout Sensor HW-504 controls X and Y axis movement through two independent 10kΩ potentiometers, with a spring auto-center return mechanism, 2.54mm pin pitch for breadboard use, operating from 5V DC. The Joystick Module works by mechanically linking a spring-loaded stick to both potentiometers — tilting the stick in any direction simultaneously changes resistance on the X-axis pot, Y-axis pot, or both, depending on the direction and angle of movement.

The joystick module arduino reads each axis as a separate analog voltage on two analog pins — when the stick rests at center, both readings sit near the mid-point of the ADC range, and moving the stick toward any edge shifts the corresponding axis reading toward its minimum or maximum value. The joystick sensor’s spring auto-center mechanism is a key usability feature: releasing the stick after movement automatically returns it (and both readings) back to the resting center position, without needing the user to manually recenter it.

the joystick module breakout sensor relies on mechanical potentiometers, repeated heavy use over time can introduce minor wear-related drift in the center resting value, so periodic recalibration in code helps maintain consistent directional accuracy. Well-suited for makers, this HW-504 joystick module available at StemVolt enables robotics, interactive systems, and microcontroller projects using responsive X-Y axis input and push-button functionality.

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Features:

• Dual 10kΩ potentiometers provide independent X and Y axis readings
• Spring auto-center automatically returns stick to default resting position
• Two analog outputs for direct connection to Arduino analog pins
• 2.54mm pin pitch fits standard breadboards and jumper wires
• 5V DC compatible with standard Arduino and similar boards

Pin Diagram of HW-504 Joystick Module:

Technical specifications:

Applications:

• Joystick Module used for Arduino game controller direction input build
• Robot uses joystick sensor for India remote-controlled steering build
• Camera gimbal uses joystick module breakout sensor for pan-tilt control
• Robotic arm uses joystick module for manual position adjustment input

Package includes:

• 1 x Joystick Module