Analog-Joystick-MCP-3008-Driver
Python script to use "Adafruit Analog 2-axis Thumb Joystick with Button" with "MCP3008" A/D converter.
I used this instead of the Cupcade Adapter in my Super Game Pi Build.
Wiring
See: http://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2014/04/using-a-joystick-on-the-raspberry-pi-using-an-mcp3008/
| Joystick | MCP3008 | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Sel | Pin 1 (CH0) | - |
| Xout | Pin 2 (CH1) | - |
| Yout | Pin 3 (CH2) | - |
| - | Pin 10 (CS) | Pin 24 |
| - | Pin 11 (DIN) | Pin 19 |
| - | Pin 12 (DOUT) | Pin 21 |
| - | Pin 13 (CLK) | Pin 23 |
| GND | Pin 9 (GND) | GND |
| Pin 14 (AGND) | GND | |
| VCC | Pin 15 (VREF) | Pin 1 (3.3V) |
| Pin 16 (VDD) | Pin 1 (3.3V) |
- (10k) Resistor between VCC & Sel/CH0
Clone
Don't forget to
git submodule init
git submodule update
... if you want to use the install-script to automatically install py-spidev & python-uinput
Install
sudo ./install.sh
... or manually add joystick.py to rc.local if you installed py-spidev and python-uinput spearately