Electronic joysticks used in industrial equipment currently have three main types of signal output:

Analog Output (Voltage / Current / PWM)

Operating commands are transmitted through continuously varying signals.

Common formats:

50. 0.5-4.5 V
50. 0-10 V
50. 4-20 mA
50. PWM

Key characteristics:

50. Most widely used
50. Relatively low cost
50. Simple wiring
50. Compatible with conventional control systems

Suitable for:

50. Construction machinery
50. Agricultural machinery
50. Hydraulic control systems
50. Upgrades and retrofits of older equipment

Switching Output

Used for discrete controls such as buttons, gear positions, and enable functions.

Key characteristics:

50. Simple logic
50. Direct response
50. Stable and reliable
50. Usually used in combination with analog output or a CAN bus.

CAN Bus Output (CANopen / J1939)

Control data is transmitted through bus communication.

Key characteristics:

50. Strong resistance to interference
50. Simpler wiring harnesses
50. Supports multifunction integration
50. Better suited to intelligent equipment

Suitable for:

50. High-end construction machinery
50. AGVs / AMRs
50. Intelligent agricultural machinery
50. Industrial automation equipment

How should you choose?

Conventional equipment or cost-sensitive projects -> prioritize analog output

Intelligent equipment or new platform designs -> CAN bus is recommended

Buttons, gear positions, and similar functions -> use switching outputs

HAIMOOO electronic joysticks support:

Analog output

Switching output

CANopen

SAE J1939

Customer-specific protocols

The same platform can be configured flexibly for different customer controller types without redeveloping structural tooling, helping customers reduce development and upgrade costs.