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#4197657 - 11/22/15 09:03 PM Does anyone know of a way to build a joystick, analog output device, that doesn't use a stick?  
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I'm looking for something that can be moved along a flat surface somehow that can output analog based upon the position of your fingertip for example. I've thought about using hall sensors and converting the motion of my finger into rotation somehow to get readings or something, figured I'd take a long shot and ask here. Before I have to go inventing the wheel.

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#4197659 - 11/22/15 09:08 PM Re: Does anyone know of a way to build a joystick, analog output device, that doesn't use a stick? [Re: zenryou]  
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#4197666 - 11/22/15 09:30 PM Re: Does anyone know of a way to build a joystick, analog output device, that doesn't use a stick? [Re: Sokol1]  
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That's really cool but won't work for what I want to do. I will at least try this out at some point though just to do it. I need something that will output at least x and y axes.

#4198940 - 11/25/15 11:34 AM Re: Does anyone know of a way to build a joystick, analog output device, that doesn't use a stick? [Re: zenryou]  
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Not sure if the below is helpful. Otherwise, maybe the new Steam controllers with the touchpads?

Might be hard to find because Sony holds the patent for a Flat Joystick Controller?
http://webmuch.com/sony-files-patent-named-flat-joystick-controller/

Virtual Gamepad (Windows overlay, would require a touchscreen)
http://palmtime.net/virtualgamepad/

Touchpad Joystick (Synaptics Touchpad)
http://touchjoystick.sourceforge.net/

Touchpads:
http://www.keytools.co.uk/product.php?productid=16212
http://www.logitech.com/en-roeu/product/touchpad-t650

Micro touchpad:
http://www.broadenedhorizons.com/micro-touchpad-usb-mouse

If it is an accessibility issue, a foot controller instead:
http://store.bilila.com/footime-foot-mouse-with-programmabel-pedal.html

#4200288 - 11/29/15 03:50 AM Re: Does anyone know of a way to build a joystick, analog output device, that doesn't use a stick? [Re: Thommo]  
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Thanks I'll check those out.


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