Last time I checked it was 256 also.

DIY uni-joint / hall effect sensor stick guide: http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/content.php?r=88-Hall-Effects-Sensors-to-make-a-joystick
How to make a simpler gimbal with more features: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fsqV5IVW1RrkoS5niRO-zZdL8sXE0kez