The thumbstick I have isn't quite the Sparkfun one, it's this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-KY-023-Dual-Axis-XY-Axis-Joystick-Module-Thumb-Stick-Arduino-Pic-Arm-Pi/361695634810?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
.. but I think the paths may still be visible and probably the same. I'll check when I'm home.
I might just try and take it off the PCB and solder the connections myself. Might help with installing it on the stick, too.
It's good to know that the matrix is necessary, anyway
I probably should have just given up on getting this push button to work, but I have this problem where once I see the potential for something, I can't quite give up until I get it :P
