In this article, we connect an KY-023 Joystick to an Arduino Uno
The (KY-023) module is an input device for gaming, controlling stepper motors, servos, and remote control robotics projects.
These module has both analog (AO) and digital (DO) output options. It can also be known as the Ps2 joystick module
Parts Required
You can connect to the module using dupont style jumper wire.
This should work with other Arduino board – I have tried an Uno and Mega
| Name | Link | |
| Arduino Uno |  |
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| 37 in one sensor kit |  |
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| Connecting cables |  |
Schematic/Connection
I used pin 2 for the switch and A1 and A2 for the analog x and y axis – you can change these but will need to change the code if you want to do this
Code Example
// Arduino pin numbers - you can change these
const int SW_pin = 2; // digital pin connected to switch output
const int X_pin = 0; // analog pin connected to X output
const int Y_pin = 1; // analog pin connected to Y output
void setup()
{
pinMode(SW_pin, INPUT);
digitalWrite(SW_pin, HIGH);
Serial.begin(115200);
}
void loop()
{
Serial.print("Switch: ");
Serial.print(digitalRead(SW_pin));
Serial.print("\n");
Serial.print("X-axis: ");
Serial.print(analogRead(X_pin));
Serial.print("\n");
Serial.print("Y-axis: ");
Serial.println(analogRead(Y_pin));
Serial.print("\n\n");
delay(500);
}
Serial Monitor Output
Switch: 1
X-axis: 231
Y-axis: 0
Switch: 1
X-axis: 547
Y-axis: 704
Switch: 1
X-axis: 797
Y-axis: 1023
Switch: 0
X-axis: 267
Y-axis: 0
Switch: 0
X-axis: 174
Y-axis: 57
Switch: 1
X-axis: 113
Y-axis: 0
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