Recommendations for new joysticks

[Monochron]

We have been using the Logitech Extreme 3D joysticks, they seem to be somewhat of a successor to the Attack 3s.

We mostly like them because BestBuy sells them

[Taylor]

I am shocked there are no joysticks on the FIRSTChoice list this year. Perhaps they'll appear in Round 2?
(yes I saw the Xbox 360 controller. It doesn't count.)

[Fusion_Clint]

Originally Posted by Monochron

We have been using the Logitech Extreme 3D joysticks, they seem to be somewhat of a successor to the Attack 3s.

We mostly like them because BestBuy sells them

We bought some of those two years ago from AndyMark or FIRST Choice, sadly they are designed for the right hand only.

[Ben Wolsieffer]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

We bought some of those two years ago from AndyMark or FIRST Choice, sadly they are designed for the right hand only.

I drove left handed with an Extreme 3D for three years, and I never had a problem with it. The lower button placement isn't that great, but I usually only used the buttons on the top of the stick so it worked out fine. Obviously, YMMV.

[Fusion_Clint]

Originally Posted by Ben Wolsieffer

I drove left handed with an Extreme 3D for three years, and I never had a problem with it. The lower button placement isn't that great, but I usually only used the buttons on the top of the stick so it worked out fine. Obviously, YMMV.

I'm glad that worked for you.

However, I'm trying set my students up with the best option. Getting the right joystick for the task, is really low hanging fruit with all of the problems we need to solve in FRC.

[Monochron]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

I'm glad that worked for you.

However, I'm trying set my students up with the best option. Getting the right joystick for the task, is really low hanging fruit with all of the problems we need to solve in FRC.

Thinking back on this season I remember that the deadzone of the Extreme 3D starting becoming noticeable after 2ish competitions.. At our third competition we were adjusting our software scaling and continued to do so throughout the season. We purchased them at the beginning of the season.

I'm not familiar with other joysticks, but if anyone could speak to the robustness of different models that would be great.