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# Joystick Shield Kit

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DEV-09760 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/joystick-shield-kit-7576.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/joystick-shield-kit-7576.html.md))

## Retired product

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## Description

The SparkFun Joystick Shield Kit contains all the parts you need to enable your Arduino with a joystick! The shield sits on top of your Arduino and turns it into a simple controller. Five momentary push buttons (4+ joystick select button) and a two-axis thumb joystick gives your Arduino functionality on the level of old Nintendo controllers. Soldering is required, but it's relatively easy and requires minimal tools. Sparkfun even have a step by step guide!

The momentary push buttons are connected to Arduino digital pins 2-6; when pressed they will pull the pin low (utilizing the internal pull-ups of the Arduino). Vertical movement of the joystick will produce a proportional analog voltage on analog pin 0, likewise, horizontal movement of the joystick can be tracked on analog pin 1.

### Includes

- 1x Joystick Shield PCB
- 4x Momentary Push Button Switch - 12mm Square
- 1x Thumb Joystick
- 1x Mini Push Button Switch (breaks out Arduino's reset switch)
- 2x 6-pin Arduino Stackable Header
- 2x 8-pin Arduino Stackable Header

### Documents

- Schematic
- Eagle Files
- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/870)
- [Arduino Sample Sketch](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Joystick_Shield_Example_81359f44c.zip)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/sparkfun/Joystick_Shield_Kit)

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