langelgjm/hayes-mouse

Arduino and Python code for mouse control using a classic analog Hayes joystick

hayes-mouse

Arduino and Python code for mouse control using a classic analog Hayes joystick

The Arduino polls two pins configured as ADCs to read the x- and y-axes of the joystick, and also polls two digital inputs to read the status of the joystick's two buttons.

It sends a 32-bit hexadecimal message when any change in joystick status is detected. This message currently is configured as follows (MSB first):

18 bits	1 bit	1 bit	6 bits	6 bits
ms since last message	button 1	button 2	x value	y value

The included Python script decodes the message and uses PyUserInput to implement basic mouse control (unfinished).

Eventually the idea is to include USB connectivity to the hardware portion and make the joystick appear as a USB HID mouse.