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Radio Controllers

Joysticks and Thumbsticks for Radio Control Systems

Joysticks and thumbsticks for remote radio controllers

Radio controllers are used for precise remote control and positioning of equipment, machines and vehicles. The radio control devices control from a safe distance and with centimetre precision.

Our smallest miniature thumbsticks, and finger operated joysticks and are easy to integrate in radio controlling devices. Despite the compact design of the joysticks, a wide variety of control elements can be configured, for example push buttons, key switches and stop switches. The joysticks have a robust housing.

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    in the maritime industry
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    proven track record over 45 years
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    state-of-the-art nautical applications

Products

Mini joysticks

Miniature joysticks and thumbsticks are the smallest joysticks available and are specially designed for mounting in narrow spaces while remaining robust and highly reliable.

Finger joysticks

Fingertip and thumb controlled joysticks are used for applications such as wheelchairs, robotic operations, medical instruments or where precision is essential.

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  • 12 bit resolution
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H25JB Dual-Axis Mini Finger Joystick

  • Angle of movement: ±17°
  • -20°C to +65°C operating temperature
  • ±2.000.000 operations life-expectancy 
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HED Desktop Controller

  • Operating angle: ±25°(X&Y) ±45°(Z)
  • 4 or 10 button layout available
  • ±5.000.000 operations life-expectancy
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Radio controllers are used to control

  • Unmanned airplanes, drones and (submarine) boats
  • Cranes & Mobile Construction Cranes
  • Bridge cranes & gantry cranes
  • Indoor & overhead cranes
  • Compactors & Equipment
  • Robots and cobots (teach in panels)

We offer joysticks and thumbsticks with 1-axis, 2-axis or multi-axis. Different IP classes and ATEX/IECex certification available.