# Thumb Joystick

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-09032 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/thumb-joystick.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/thumb-joystick.html.md))

This is a joystick very similar to the ‘analog’ joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply two potentiometers - one for each axis. Pots are ~10k each. This joystick also has a select button that is actuated when the joystick is pressed down.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $8.95 (inc GST) — $8.14 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $7.89 (exc GST) · 25+ $7.73 (exc GST) · 100+ $7.40 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 4 today, and up to 8300 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

This is a joystick very similar to the ‘analog’ joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply two potentiometers - one for each axis. Pots are ~10k each. This joystick also has a select button that is actuated when the joystick is pressed down.

A [breakout board](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-board-for-thumb-joystick.html) is available to suit this joystick.

**Documents:**

- [Tutorial](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/thumb-joystick-hookup-guide)
- [Eagle Library](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun-Eagle-Libraries/blob/main/SparkFun-Electromechanical.lbr)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/t/h/thumb_joystick__com-09032__01.jpg)