Joysticks with circular motion

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by Jared341

Do you need magnitude from the stick, or just direction? In the latter case you could use a continuous pot or encoder with a knob.

Originally Posted by Tom Line

We started out with that as one of our designs. However, we like to simplify the controls system as much as possible, and the joystick's integrated buttons made that chore much easier. We already have a knob for the left hand that sets distance for the turret system .

How about using the joytick's throttle, it will stay in place? If you aren't satisfied with the small throttle on the kit joystick you can buy a better one or just a USB throttle. My team uses the Saitek AV8R (Only $35 w/ free shipping right now) for the past 2 years. Its not circular, but has 5 axis (x, y, twist, dual throttle) and 12 well located buttons.