AshenBaroque:
None of the speculation really helps, this is a help forum not a "Decipher the OP" forum.
Thanks to the few people that did help and refrained from insulting or demeaning.
Strangely enough what you call "decipher the OP" is an important step in trying to help the OP. Have you never tried to help someone yourself?
And who has been insulting or demeaning?
Ok, it's a game. i have 18 control sticks and two sides. each side attempts to use the controls provided to move an object through a series of complex actions.
There are several "arms" that have overlapping controls, so it is possible to interfere with the other person by sending a mixed signal to their arms. The "return to zero" effect on the arms is intended as it requires finite control of the sticks to maneuver the arms.
Now that we have a better idea of what you are trying to do maybe we can make some progress.
I confess I am still unclear about the intended usage of the 18 joysticks and why they can't be connected to several Arduinos. Maybe you can provide a description of how the game is to be played and a diagram of the final product.
...R