Series:	254
Packaging:	Bulk
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Active
Axis:	2
Resistance:	10 kOhms
Power (Watts):	0.0125W
Tolerance:	±20%
Adjustment Type:	Top Adjustment
Rotation Angle:	60°
Mounting Type:	Surface Mount
Size / Dimension:	Square - 0.425" L x 0.425" W x 0.366" H (10.80mm x 10.80mm x 9.30mm)

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Introduction

Joystick Potentiometers or JPs are a specific kind of potentiometer that use a joystick or similar control method to adjust the resistance across two or more terminals. 254SA103B60A, more commonly known as "JPs", are one of the most commonly used potentiometers in a wide range of industrial applications. The term "joystick potentiometer" is used to indicate that the device utilizes a joystick and not any other type of control, such as knobs, buttons, or other mechanical means for adjusting the resistance.

Application Field

The primary application field for 254SA103B60A joysticks is in industrial and robotic applications. Joysticks can provide an intuitive way of controlling the position or speed of a motor or robotic arm. They can be used to adjust the pressure and/or speed of pumps, and also to control the angle of cameras or other devices. JPs can also be used in process control, measurement systems, and laboratory experiments.

Working Principle

A 254SA103B60A joystick is essentially a resistor divider, meaning that it consists of two resistors connected in series. The resistance between the two resistors changes as the joystick is moved in any direction. This variation in resistance is then used to control the speed, position, or other parameter of the panel or device being controlled.When the joystick is moved in one direction, the resistance between one of the resistors increases, while the resistance between the other drops. This change in resistance causes a change in the voltage across the resistors, which is used by the panel or device to adjust the speed, position, or other parameter being controlled. The voltage across the two resistors is also used to detect when the joystick is in its neutral or centered position. This voltage is compared to a 16-bit reference and allows the panel or device to detect when the joystick is in the center position.

Conclusion

254SA103B60A joysticks are a type of potentiometer commonly used in a wide range of industrial and robotic applications. They use a variable resistor divider to adjust the resistance between two terminals, allowing changes in the speed, position, or other parameters to be made. The voltage across the two resistors is used to detect when the joystick is in its neutral or centered position, allowing the panel or device to detect when the joystick is in the center position.

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