The Pinout
| Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | +5VDC Source |
| 2 | /A (stick 1 button 1) |
| 3 | 1X (stick 1 horizontal) |
| 4 | GND |
| 5 | GND |
| 6 | 1Y (stick 1 vertical) |
| 7 | /B (stick 1 button 2) |
| 8 | +5VDC Source |
| 9 | +5VDC Source |
| 10 | /D (stick 2 button 2) |
| 11 | 2X (stick 2 horizontal) |
| 12 | GND |
| 13 | 2Y (stick 2 vertical) |
| 14 | /C (stick 2 button 1) |
| 15 | +5VDC Source |
Every GND is the same. Every +5V is the same.
Analog Direction Inputs
Potentiometer inputs are 0-100kohm, linear. Directional inputs are read by a RC delay circuit, i.e. the time it takes a capacitor to recharge after being discharged determines the potentiometer positions.
- North=0 ohm between 5V and pin 6 (or 13)
- South=500 ohms between 5V and pin 6 (or 13)
- West=0 ohm between 5V and pin 3 (or 11)
- East=500 ohms between 5V and pin 6 (or 13)
Buttons
Button inputs have their pins held high by the computer, and are pulled low by the joystick when activated by the user.