Joystick with discrete outputs

[rguimond]

I'm building a hydraulically-operated tractor-mounted boom that will be used to read temperatures within bulk material piles. To simplify the control of the boom, I would like to incorporate joystick control, but I also want to keep it as safe, simple and inexpensive as possible.

I'm looking for a multi-function joystick with discrete outputs (Up, Down, Left, Right), as opposed to some of the more readliy-available joysticks with hall-effect. Do any of you know of a source at a reasonable price? I have received one quote for several thousand US$, which is just not seasible for a prototype.

The reason I want discrete outputs is so I can utilize a small, inexpensive PLC without having to resort to analog inputs, or other "specialty" modules.

I've considered a gaming-style USB joystick, perhaps using something like an Arduino as an intermediate output mapper, but this adds to the complexity and introduces a potential point of failure.

Thanks.

 

[geniusintraining]

Try this site, I have been wanting to use this one (analog) on a project

https://www.adafruit.com/product/3102

They have some cool stuff, if you do use the analog maybe you could use it as a speed control with direction?

 

[BryanG]

Would an industrial joystick work for you, most selector switch / pushbutton ranges have a joystick version. This is a Siemens one:
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/joysticks/1736800

 

[geniusintraining]

I'm looking for a multi-function joystick with discrete outputs (Up, Down, Left, Right)

Or if you want industrial... https://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-Button-Trailer-Hydraulic-Control/dp/B0B4DKJ383

And they are cheap

 

[Ken Moore]

GIT's site also has one with rocker switches, not sure how sturdy, but very nice price. https://www.adafruit.com/product/3758

 

[ndzied1]

This can have 4 contact blocks attached for the 4 directions. Not sure it will stand up in the environment you mentioned. But probably cheap enough to try one and see how you like it.

https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPage.M22-WJ4.html

 

[jaden]

How about a 4 position contact block joystick? $31 from Automation Direct.
https://www.automationdirect.com/ad...-z-_switches_-z-_indicators/joysticks/ecx3520

 

[joseph_e2]

If you have too much money in your pocket, Allen-Bradley has one too:
https://configurator.rockwellautomation.com/configurator/96E5B9CA329B4A00A40589FD52490B7E/summary


Or configure a 800T-T4T8AAAA. Their software shows list price $580.46

 

[Zimmer]

We may as well include the Schneider version too.

 

[I_Automation]

I have used the Automation Direct joysticks mentioned above - and keep one in stock JIC.


I also have used these McMaster-Carr joysticks, both 2 position and 4 position on a repair of a marble saw.

 

[rQx]

Allen Bradley has a "manipulator" 800FM-JR4 for example, 22,5mm hole mounted. Can be combined with their contact block. NC/NO, early make/break etc

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