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Moving a joystick handle and pressing joystick buttons sends codes through the connecting wire into the computer. A program in the computer receives these input codes and decides what to do. It can ignore it. It can move a cursor around. It can move a character around on the screen. It can make a character on the screen jump. It can make a weapon on the screen shoot or change weapons. All based on the receiving information from the Joystick input device.
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∙ 11y agoA joystick is connected to the processor of the computer either by a wire or by a wireless device. It works like a keypad except that it uses the position of the stick to determined the signal it sends rather the pressing of a key. Moving the stick causes an electrical signal to be generated and sent in to the processor. These signals are translated into actions by the processor.
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Is a Computer joystick output or input?
Input
Is a joystick an input or output device?
it is an input device
Why joystick is an input device?
a joystick is named a joystick because it gives you joy when you use it.
Is a joystick and output or input device?
A joystick is an input device. The movement of the stick is translated into signals that are sent to the receiving computer. To identify if the device is input or output, simply think of this: Do you need to send a command to the computer (inputting), or is the computer displaying (outputting) information to you?
Is a joystick an input device?
Yes it is.
Is the joystick a manual or automated input device?
Ya its manual input device
Is a joystick output or input?
A joystick is an input to a computer. A tiny caveat is that some joysticks have feedback - so they can vibrate to simulate resistance or movement; the feedback is an output.
What are the functions of joystick?
A joystick is an input device to a computer. With it you move a cursor. Usually there are additional keys or buttons to perform other input functions (selection, etc.).
Is Windows an input device?
No, it's not. Input daveices are a mouse, keyboard, joystick, touchscreen and so on.
How are a mouse and a joystick alike?
They are both computer input devices.
How is a joystick like a computer on a desktop?
They are both input devices.
Is a joystick a part of a computer or not?
It is an input device and is a peripheral component.
