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Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick
The RS Desktop was developed for professional indoor usage. Due to its ergonomic design it is suited for left or right hand use. Main fields of application are sensitive control tasks: for example control of PTZ cameras or precice steering in medical technologies or engineering.
RS-Desktop Features
- 3 Axes With Hall Sensors
- Compact Desktop Housing With 6 Pushbuttons
- USB Interface (HID 1.1 Compliant)
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Product Type
Format
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
Germany
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant, Declaration of Conformity
Custom Options Products
Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Joystick Handle
Housing Colour
Black
Axes
3
Interface / Connection
USB
Expected Lifetime
typ. 5 Mio. cycles
Material
High impact ABS, stainless steel
Operating Temperature
-25 to . +70ï¾°C
Protection Class
For indoor use
Resolution
12 Bit (4096 steps)
Return Mechanism
Spring Return
Sensor
Hall Effect Sensor
Supply Voltage
5 VDC (USB interface)
Supported protocols
USB HID 1.1 game controller Direct X (Gaming Control) Joystick: 3 HID axes Pushbuttons: 6 HID pushbuttons
Technology
Hall Effect
Weight
ca. 600 g
Lifetime
typ. 5 Mio. cycles
Temperature Rating
Operating Temp -25 to . +70C
The Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the RS-Desktop is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Desktop Joystick, Rugged Joystick fits your specific needs, please contact us.
The Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
Do you need further details about the Megatron RS-Desktop Desktop Joystick or require a custom solution?
At FB Peripherals, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Megatron RS-Desktop or need a custom Desktop Joystick solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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RS-Desktop
- 3 Axes With Hall Sensors
- Compact Desktop Housing With 6 Pushbuttons
- USB Interface (HID 1.1 Compliant)
- Analog Or Pulse-Width Modulated Signal Output
- Supply Voltages 5V Or 3,3V
- Small Installation Depth < 20Mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
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