Description
Product Updated 6/1/2026 to reduce size. See updates tab for improvements
The Joystick Breakout Board makes it easier than ever to integrate Joycon Joysticks into your project. These joysticks use a carbon membrane flex connector which cannot be soldered to therefore a proper FFC connector is required.
X - connect to the x-axis input
G - connect to ground
S - center click switch. Shorts to ground when pressed
Y - connect to the y-axis input
V+ - positive voltage supply. Connect to the controllers supply voltage, generally 3.3v for typical applications
As of 6/1/2026, the connector is reversible. To match the pinout, install with the graphite contact side facing down. If installed contact side up, the pinout will be reversed.
This includes two Joystick Breakout Boards
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Updates
Note: Product updated 6/1/2026
Thinner FFC connector (1.9mm -> 1.0mm)
Thinner PCB (1.2mm -> 0.8mm)
Smaller PCB (10mm x 10mm -> 10mm x 9mm)
Connector is now reversible. Installing contact side up will work, but invert the pinout. See description for more details.