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Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick
Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick is built around a sealed IP67 housing, supporting precise thumb operation in rugged and industrial vehicle controls. It offers proportional input signals via a Hall Effect sensor rated for 5 million cycles, ensuring long-term reliability in field-ready deployments. Designed to operate between -40°C and +85°C, it withstands extreme temperature conditions common in outdoor and mobile equipment applications. The joystick includes a spring return mechanism for consistent repositioning to neutral, aiding smooth and accurate control in confined spaces.
This model is EMC hardened, meeting EN61000-4-3 and EN61000-6-3 standards, making it resilient against electromagnetic disturbances in continuous-duty industrial environments. Its analog interface provides stable and responsive control signals essential for integration into control handles or standalone modules. Certified to CE and RoHS standards, the TRY13 combines durability with compliance for professional and long-term industrial use.
TRY13 Features
- 1 Axis
- Ergonomic Thumbwheel
- With Spring Return
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
Germany
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant, Declaration of Conformity
Custom Options Products
Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Joystick Handle
Housing Colour
Black
Axes
1
EMC Immunity Level (V/M)
EN61000-4-3 (extended)
EMC Emissions Level
EN61000-6-3:2001
ESD
EN61000-4-2 (extended)
Interface / Connection
Analog
Expected Lifetime
5 million cycles
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Output Impedance
1.5 Ohm
Protection Class
IP67 (Joystick electronics)
Resolution
1,22 mV
Return Mechanism
Spring Return
Return to Center Voltage
+/-200 mV initial
Sensor
Hall Effect
Storage Temperature
-40°C..+85°C
Technology
Hall Effect
Lifetime
5 million cycles
Temperature Rating
Operating Temp -40C to +85C
The Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TRY13 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the TRY13 is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Marine Bridge And Vessel Control Systems, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, Security And Surveillance Operations.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TRY13 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the TRY13 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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TRY14
- Industrial-grade Hall Effect sensor
- IP68/IP69K sealed housing
- Operating range -40°C to 85°C
- Up to 1 million cycles durability
- IP65 dust and water protection
- Hall-effect sensor technology
- MIL-STD-202F shock and vibration compliance
- Approx. two million operating cycles lifespan
TRY13
- Sealed IP67 housing
- Hall Effect sensor with 5 million cycle lifespan
- Operates between -40°C to +85°C
- EMC hardened to EN61000 standards
TRY20
- Hall Effect 2 to 3-axis control
- IP40 standard or IP54 with boot
- Certified CE RoHS compliant
- Vibration and shock resistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The panel-mount design ensures secure and stable installation, making them suitable for environments where robustness and longevity are crucial. This allows for straightforward installation into existing or new equipment, maintaining a streamlined and functional control surface. Whether for industrial machinery, medical devices, or other applications requiring precise control in a compact form, these panel-mountable solutions offer both practicality and performance.
Rugged Limited provides rugged joysticks engineered for environments where precision is paramount. Our thumb joysticks, specifically, are designed with features that enable accurate and intuitive control. The compact form factor of a thumb joystick does not compromise its ability to deliver fine movements and reliable input, which is crucial in demanding applications.
Rugged joysticks are built to withstand harsh conditions while maintaining consistent performance, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial and professional uses where precise control is essential. This focus on durability and accuracy ensures that operators can execute commands with confidence and minimal error.
Rugged Limited focuses on the durability of its **thumb joystick** designs, particularly for use in challenging environments. Their joysticks are crafted to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring reliable performance in applications where standard joysticks might fail. This commitment to robust construction means that a Rugged Limited **thumb joystick** is engineered to last, providing consistent and precise control even in demanding situations.
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Rugged Limited provides extensive customisation possibilities for their rugged joysticks, which encompass the versatile thumb joystick. Our design and manufacturing flexibility mean that customers can specify a range of options to meet their unique operational requirements. This includes choices in the number of axes, button configurations, connector types, and output signals.
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Thumb joysticks play a significant role in accessibility by providing intuitive and precise control for individuals who may have difficulty operating traditional input devices. Their compact design and ease of manipulation make them suitable for integration into assistive technologies and custom control systems.
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- Robust Construction: They are typically sealed to protect against dust and moisture, and built with materials that can endure extreme temperatures and vibrations.
- Ergonomic Design: The design prioritises user comfort and fatigue reduction during extended periods of operation.
- Precise Control: Despite their small size, they offer exceptional accuracy and smooth movement for intricate tasks.
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Megatron offers finger, thumb, hand and desktop joysticks to suit different control tasks and panel formats. Thumb joysticks such as the PW30 are compact for confined control panels, finger joysticks suit fingertip precision, and hand joysticks such as the 870 and TRY50 provide larger grips and higher force handling for heavy mobile machinery. Desktop units such as the MACHV and RS-Desktop suit control-room, broadcast and surveillance applications, with the MACHV offering three HID axes and twelve buttons over USB. Axis count ranges from one to three depending on the model. The right format depends on your control task and mounting, so confirm details on the relevant product page.
Megatron joysticks support a range of interfaces depending on the model, including analog voltage output, USB and CAN, with CAN J1939 available on some industrial models such as the TRY50. Analog models typically provide ratiometric output voltages around 0.5 to 4.5V, with redundant or dual outputs available on certain models for safety-related applications. Desktop units such as the MACHV connect over USB using standard DirectX HID drivers for plug-and-play control of cameras or software. This range of interfaces lets the joysticks integrate into industrial controllers, vehicle systems and PC-based control rooms. The available interface and output options vary by model, so confirm on the relevant product page.
Megatron joysticks serve agriculture, construction, defence and military, energy and utilities, industrial manufacturing, marine and offshore, mining, and oil and gas, with desktop models also used in broadcast and security and surveillance. Typical applications include mobile machine control, marine bridge and vessel systems, aircraft cockpit and avionics support, robotics and autonomous system control, vehicle onboard systems and camera steering in surveillance. The common need is durable, precise manual control that survives vibration, temperature extremes and continuous use. Sealed models suit outdoor and washdown settings, while desktop units suit indoor control rooms. Industry and application suitability depends on the specific model, so check the listed industries on each product page.
Yes. Megatron joysticks are designed for OEM integration and typically offer custom options including cable type, cable length, interface and joystick handle. Output configuration can be matched to the host system, with options such as redundant or dual outputs on certain models for safety-related control, and a choice of analog, USB or CAN interfaces. Axis count, return mechanism such as spring return or friction clutch, and handle style can be specified to suit the application. This lets integrators build a joystick into mobile machinery, vehicle consoles or control panels rather than adapting around a fixed product. Available options and any minimum quantities vary by model, so confirm on the relevant product page.
Megatron joysticks are purpose-built OEM control devices engineered for durability and precision where consumer controls would fail. Contactless Hall-effect sensing delivers long life, with models rated from around 5 million to 10 million cycles, stable output and optional redundant outputs for safety-related use. Rugged sealed housings, IP65 to IP68 ratings on models such as the PW30 and TRY50, wide temperature ranges to -40C to +85C, high force tolerance and MIL-STD shock and vibration testing suit mobile machinery, vehicles, marine and defence applications. A choice of finger, thumb, hand and desktop formats with analog, USB and CAN interfaces supports clean integration. Exact ratings vary by model, so confirm on the product page.
Megatron specialises in OEM industrial joysticks, covering finger, thumb, hand and desktop formats for precise control in mobile machinery, vehicles and control systems. The range spans compact thumb joysticks for confined panels, finger joysticks, larger hand joysticks for heavy machinery, and desktop units for control-room and surveillance use. Most use contactless Hall-effect sensing for long life and reliable output, with single to three-axis control and a choice of analog, USB and CAN interfaces. Megatron joysticks are chosen where an operator needs durable, accurate manual control in demanding environments. Sealing, axis count, force and interface vary widely by model, so confirm details on the relevant product page.
Most Megatron joysticks use contactless Hall-effect sensing, which detects position magnetically without sliding electrical contacts, giving long service life, stable output and resistance to wear. This supports lifecycles from around 5 million cycles on models such as the 870 up to 10 million cycles on the TRY50, with consistent output voltages, typically in the 0.5 to 4.5V range, and redundant or dual outputs available on some models for safety-critical use. Hall-effect sensing also tolerates vibration and temperature extremes better than potentiometric designs. Some models offer Hall-effect or potentiometric options. Sensor type, output configuration and cycle life vary by model, so confirm the specification on the relevant product page.
Megatron joysticks are built for harsh environments, with sealing that varies by model. The PW30 thumb joystick is rated to IP65 and built to MIL-STD-202F shock and vibration criteria, while the TRY50 hand joystick reaches up to IP68, with IP65 as standard. Hall-effect sensing, corrosion-resistant housings and vibration tolerance support continuous-duty use, and operating temperature ranges are wide, for example -40C to +85C on the TRY50. Hand joysticks can withstand high applied forces, with the TRY50 rated to 650N. IP rating, temperature range, force tolerance and tested standards differ considerably across the range, so confirm the sealing and ratings on the relevant product page.