Controlling two servos with a thumbstick, servos center with thumbstick

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I don't have any experience writing code, and I'm trying to program a thumbstick to control two servos for aiming a pneumatic cannon. I've run into the problem that the servos center with the thumbstick (as they follow the thumbstick's movements, which centers when you let go of it). I have no idea what code I should add to stop this from happening, and I was wondering if anyone could help me fix this. I have attached my code to this post. If anyone could give me an example as to what instructions I should add to this code, I'd be very grateful.

Kanon_Programma_Met_Pins.ino (1.79 KB)

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That's what is supposed to happen. The servos follow the thumbstick/joystick position. If it centres so do they.

If you want to move the servos to a position and then stay in that position until you decide to fire you could use another switch, perhaps a "hold" switch", to say that. Otherwise how will the program know when the servos are supposed to follow the stick movement and when not?

Steve

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This Thread shows how to make the servos stay in position.

...R

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You could remove the return springs on the joystick so it stays where you put it.

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johnwasser:
You could remove the return springs on the joystick so it stays where you put it.

That is not necessary IMHO. The problem can be dealt with in software.

...R