Joystick Controlled Servo Kit

Overview

This DIY project lets you steer a servo motor with a joystick. An Arduino Nano reads the joystick position and moves the SG90 servo to match in real time.

How It Works

1. The joystick module outputs analog voltages that represent its X and Y position.
2. The Arduino Nano reads these values and maps them to a servo angle.
3. The SG90 servo rotates to follow the joystick smoothly.

Complete Parts List

You Will Also Need

A USB-A to USB-C cable to connect the Arduino Nano C-Type to your computer and upload code — not included in this kit.

Applications

• Robotic arms and grippers - manual control of joints
• Pan-tilt cameras - point a camera by hand
• Analog input learning - understand ADC readings and PWM servo control

Full Build Guide

Step-by-step instructions and code for this exact project are on Project Hub.

FAQ

Do I need coding experience? No prior experience is required - this kit is built around one specific project, and the full code is freely available. See the build guide above.

What tools do I need beyond what's included? A computer with the free Arduino IDE (or ESP8266 board support, where applicable) installed to upload the code. No soldering is required for this build. You'll also need a USB-A to USB-C cable to connect the board — not included.

Can I reuse the parts afterward? Yes - every component in this kit is a standard, reusable part you can use in future projects, not a single-use kit.