Hello I am using a 5v joystick with the Arduino MKR Wifi 1010, a 3.3v board. How do I power the joystick? Note: I do not want to use level shifting as it will make my circuit more complicated.

That joystick uses potentiometers. It is not a strictly 5V device though it is marked as such. Just connect your 3.3V to the 5V pin, ground to ground, Vrx and Vry to analog inputs. [little joystick] 0.1uF caps from Vrx and Vry to ground will help to filter noise and make the readings more steady…

Powering a 5v Joystick with 3.3v board

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DrDiettrich August 23, 2021, 2:52pm 2

How is that voltage used by the joystick? Does it contain any electronics?

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Powering a 5v Joystick with 3.3v board

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