JoystickInput0Deadband Parameter

The JoystickInput0Deadband parameter specifies a deadband voltage range for the axis after you specify an analog input channel with the JoystickInput0 parameter. The deadband range is ± the value to which you set this parameter around the central voltage. Use the following formula to calculate the central voltage.

The deadband has two main functions.

• The deadband defines a voltage range where the joystick is centered and no axis motion is directed, which prevents small offsets from generating unwanted motion.
• After you issue the JoystickRun() function, the joystick will not operate until the joystick enters the deadband voltage range a minimum of one time. All axes must be in the deadband for the joystick to operate. This is a safety feature and prevents the joystick from commanding high axes velocities when it activates.