Joysticks are the most suitable hand-controllers for dynamic applications such as the remote operation of a vehicle or camera tracking system. They are available in two basic forms; displacement or force sensitive (read more)

In their ongoing commitment to quality assurance for their aerospace, defense and other demanding environment customers, Daco Scientific, a 28 year manufacturer of high quality joysticks, control grip, trackball, yoke control handle and specialty hand controllers, recently attained AS9100 registration. (read more)

"Force sensitive", or "stiff stick", joysticks use strain gauges to sense the force applied to a metal bar and covert it into a proportional electrical output. Typically a movement of less than 1mm is needed to achieve full scale output. (read more)

Daco's MJ3 force operated, miniature joysticks typically have a body length of approximately 25mm (1 inch). This makes them ideal for fitting in control grips. Joysticks are the most suitable hand-controllers for dynamic applications such as the remote operation of a vehicle or camera tracking system (read more)

Gamepad style controllers are often used for remote control of armoured vehicles or electro-optical systems, finger-and-thumb displacement joysticks are most often used for naval command and control consoles and the yoke style, known as gunners' control handles, typically are used in a armoured vehicles. (read more)

New gamepad-style grips - Finger-operated displacement joysticks - Yoke/gunner control handles .... MIL-STD compliant......and you won't have to wait months. Modular design philosophy, strategic stockholding, close relationships with key vendors / partners and (above all) an obsession with compressing time-to -delivery, our lead-times remain best in class. (read more)

High quality joysticks, trackballs or control grips, tailored to your military or industrial application at a realistic price, regardless of the quantity you order, or where in the world you are. From weapon fire control to unmanned aerial vehicles..... Daco Scientific offers standard products to a full design and build service (read more)

Rugged joysticks with a footprint of less than 70mm / 3" above panel and 50mm / 2" below panel with customer-specific shielding, interface, switch and enclosure arrangements (read more)

For Commercial & Military Applications IP65 sealing 'surface mounting' miniature force joystick for zero below panel space requirement. (read more)

Military Grade Joysticks, Control Grips and Trackerballs now available with NEW USB Modular Interface In response to repeat requests and in support of our 'fastest solution' ethos, we have added a USB interface (as Option K) to our modular range of ultra-rugged joysticks, grips and trackerballs. (read more)