Motor control of a joystick

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Hi,

I would like to have a joystick that moves so that someone can follow the movement of the joystick to navigate if they are blind. I am going to need motors to move the joystick in two directions. Any thoughts on what I can use to make the joystick, and what small motors are available?

Thanks

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I'd use a pair of hobby servos. Attach one to each gimbal. Put a spring between the servo-driven part and the handle so the handle can flex without damaging the servos, just in case something knocks the handle.

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You might also take a look at 'force feedback' joysticks, and see if one could be modified to your purpose.

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Hi:

Thanks for your feedback. I just started high school and don't really have any engineering experience. Which specific servos could I use to move the joystick on two axes? I looked at a pan and tilt system- could I use that?

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Part of this 'Steadicam' project is a set of gimbals that you could adapt to be controlled by servos:

http://www.yb2normal.com/DIYsteadicam.html

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You might look for arcade joysticks on eBay. I got a few not to long ago.