Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino
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Bottom line: The Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $11.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the joysticks & game port category. Lectrobox's joysticks & game port lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for joysticks & game port of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Includes Arduino library and example sketch; open hardware with schematics available
- ✓ Backed by Lectrobox's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Shield that attaches a DB15 15-pin game-port PC Joystick to nearly any Arduino or compatible device
- Gives Arduino sketches high-precision joystick position information for X and Y axes on a scale from -100 to +100, and up/down state of up to two joystick buttons
- Stackable, allowing other shields to be used simultaneously, with jumper-configurable pin use to avoid shield conflicts; two joystick shields can be stacked for sketches that need two joysticks
- Includes Arduino library and example sketch; open hardware with schematics available
- Joystick not included. Compatible with DB-15 15-pin game-port joysticks only. (USB joysticks not supported.)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Lectrobox |
|---|---|
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | LEC-002-A |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Button Quantity | 15 |
| Controller Type | Joystick |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 2.5 x 1 inches |
| Hardware Platform | pc |
| Number of Buttons | 15 |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LEC-002-A |
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