Sensors/Input

This is a joystick very similar to the 'analog' joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply two potentiometers...

This is a 12-step rotary encoder with a nice 'clicking' feel. It's breadboard friendly, and has a pretty handy select switch (by pushing in on the ...

  Rotary encoders are used similarly to potentiometers. They're different from potentiometers in that an encoder has full rotation without limits. ...

This is a resistive analog joystick, very similar to those found on the PSP1000. These compact joysticks are different in that they have a very i...

Rotary encoders can be used similarly to potentiometers. The difference being that that an encoder has full rotation without limits (It just goes r...

Rotary encoders can be used similarly to potentiometers. The difference being that an encoder has full rotation without limits (It just goes round ...

Cherry MX Keyswitches are top-of-the-line mechanical keyboard switches. They’re satisfyingly “clicky”, reliable up to tens-of-millions of key press...

Cherry MX Keyswitches are top-of-the-line mechanical keyboard switches. They’re satisfyingly “clicky”, reliable up to tens-of-millions of key press...

The SparkFun Wireless Joystick Kit provides an easy way to control your next XBee project. Before the wireless joystick, radio-controlled projects ...