SLYU064
june 2023
TMAG5170
,
TMAG5170-Q1
,
TMAG5170D-Q1
,
TMAG5173-Q1
,
TMAG5253
,
TMAG5273
1
Abstract
Trademarks
1
Introduction
2
Joystick Design
2.1
Establishing Form Factor
2.1.1
Choosing Mechanical Implementation
2.1.2
Choosing Magnetic Implementation
2.2
Magnet Sensor Placement
2.3
Design Calculations
2.4
Post Processing
2.5
Prototyping and Bench Testing
2.6
Error Sources
2.6.1
Mechanical Hysteresis
2.6.2
Nearby Material Influence
2.6.3
Fulcrum Slippage
2.6.4
Offset
3
Lever Design
3.1
Establishing a Form Factor
3.1.1
Choosing Mechanical Implementation
3.2
Magnet Sensor Placement
3.3
Design Calculations
3.4
Prototyping and Bench Testing
3.5
Error Sources
4
Summary
5
References
Application Note
Joystick and Lever Design With Hall-Effect Sensors