HED series USB desktop joystick
Compact 3-axis Hall effect USB desktop joystick for precise indoor control tasks. Designed for PTZ camera control, surveillance systems and simulation environments.
Key features
- 3-axis Hall effect joystick
- Up to 12 momentary pushbuttons
- USB HID 1.1 game controller interface
- Plug-and-play for Windows, OSX and Linux
- 10-bit resolution
- Spring return centering
Performance highlights
The HED series USB desktop joystick provides accurate 3-axis control using Hall effect sensing technology. With 10-bit resolution, spring return centering and a service life of 5 million operations on the X and Y axes, it is built for reliable professional indoor use.
Usage conditions
The joystick is powered via a 5 VDC USB cable and supports USB HID 1.1 game controller protocol. It works with Windows, OSX and Linux using standard DirectX HID drivers. The unit is intended for indoor use only and operates from -0 °F to +140 °F.
Possible applications
- PTZ camera control
- Network video surveillance
- Simulation and training systems
- Industrial test environments
- Operator control stations
Advantages of choosing this product
The HED series combines plug-and-play USB connectivity with configurable button and handle options. Engineers can select 4 or 10 desktop buttons, multiple Z-axis handle styles and black, grey or black/grey housing colours. The manufacturer is Ruffy Controls, with HED variants listed as Hall effect USB desktop controllers.
Other important features
- ABS housing
- Silicone boot with tear-resistant additive
- Glass and mineral filled nylon handle
- USB type-A male cable, 5 ft length
- X/Y angular travel: 50° total
- Z-axis angular travel: 90° total
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X/Y angular travel | 50° total, 25° each direction from center |
| X/Y expected life | 5 million operations |
| X/Y centering | Spring return |
| Mass / weight | 450 grams approx. |
| Breakout torque | 75 lbF |
| Max. allowable torque | 30 lbF |
| Z-axis angular travel | 90° total, 45° each direction from center |
| Z-axis centering | Spring return |
| Maximum applied torque | 14 lbFin |
| Resolution | 10 bit |
| Supply voltage | 5 VDC via USB cable |
| System support | Windows, OSX, Linux |
| Supported protocol | USB HID 1.1 game controller, standard DirectX HID drivers |
| Joystick output | 3 HID axes |
| Pushbutton output | Up to 12 HID buttons |
| Operating temperature | -0 °F to +140 °F |
| Storage temperature | -20 °F to +160 °F |
| Above panel sealing | Indoor use only |
| EMC immunity level | EN61000-4-3 compliance to 30 A/m |
| EMC emissions level | EN61000-6-3 |
| ESD immunity level | EN61000-4-2 compliance to +/-15 kV, +/-8 kV |
| Vibration | FCC Part 15 Class B, EN61000-6-3, EN61000-6-1 |
| Housing material | ABS |
| Boot material | Silicone with tear-resistant additive |
| Handle material | Glass and mineral filled nylon |
| Cable | USB male type A, 5 ft / 60 inch length |
| Desktop button options | 4 button or 10 button |
| Colour options | Black, grey, black/grey |
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