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# SparkFun Qwiic Joystick

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-15168 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-qwiic-joystick.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-qwiic-joystick.html.md))

Now, you can easily add an HID/controller to your project! The SparkFun Qwiic Joystick combines the convenience of the Qwiic connection system and an analog joystick...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $22.95 (inc GST) — $20.86 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $20.24 (exc GST) · 25+ $19.82 (exc GST) · 100+ $18.98 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 19 and Aug 24.

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## Description

Now, you can easily add an HID/controller to your project! The SparkFun Qwiic Joystick combines the convenience of the Qwiic connection system and an analog joystick that feels reminiscent of the thumbstick from a PlayStation 2 controller and for that reason it's become a favorite of ours. The only thing that could make it better is a "smart" version, so Sparkfun made one! With the pre-installed firmware, the ATtiny85 is acts as an intermediary (microcontroller) for the analog and digital inputs from the joystick. This allows the Qwiic Joystick to report its position over I2C. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, Sparkfun still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.

The joystick is similar to the analog joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply measured with two 10 kO potentiometers, connected with a gimbal mechanism that separates the horizontal and vertical movements. This joystick also has a select button that is actuated when the joystick is pressed down. The SparkFun Qwiic Joystick's I2C address is also software selectable so you can plenty of them to the same bus without any risk of collision!

*The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can't hook it up wrong.*

 [Get Started With the SparkFun Qwiic Joystick Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/qwiic-joystick-hookup-guide)**Features**

- Qwiic Compatible
- Software Selectable Slave Address
- Low Power ATtiny85 controller
- Reports X and Y Joystick position button press

**Documents**

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Qwiic_Joystick_18920e1a8d7.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Qwiic_Joystick_14494d99d66.zip)
- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/qwiic-joystick-hookup-guide)
- ATtiny85 Firmware
- [Arduino Library](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/master_15697d8494e.zip)
- Example Code
- [GitHub](https://github.com/sparkfun/Qwiic_Joystick/)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/5/15168-sparkfun_qwiic_joystick-01.jpg)