Thread: has anyone burnt out a joystick??
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Re: has anyone burnt out a joystick??
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Originally Posted by CmptrGk
is it possible for one to actually be able to burn out a joystick?

Oh sure. Send enough current through any electrical device, and you'll overload it and burn it out. I think the question is whether the operator interface is programmed to be able to send that much current. According to KenWittlief, it is not.
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