Ultra MSI can meet your specific needs by offering a variety of switches for grips and controls, including pushbuttons, toggle switches, 4 and 5 way switches, slide switches and thumbwheel pots. Available in custom sizes and forces, both sealed and unsealed, our switches come in a number of types including momentary, maintain and alternate action. In addition, some are offered as single or multi-pole, with custom caps. Our optical incremental encoders are low friction devices that are sealed to prevent contamination. Their relatively high count per revolution characteristics are useful for trackball positioning applications, as well as multi position switch outputs. They can also be utilized as stand alone positioning devices.

Joystick Balance Pots P/N 682545

These may be required to adjust the null voltage level on Model 465 miniature joysticks. Two multi-turn pots can be mounted in a cavity on the grip for external screw driver adjustment.

Push Button Switch P/N 701683 and 7010137

Available in momentary (P/N 701683) or alternate action (P/N 7010137) with ratings of 5 amps, 28 VDC resistive. Meets MIL-S-8805.

Recessed Mounting Adapter P/N 022026

For use with Model 465 thumb operated joystick. The adaptor lowers the thumb knob about .25 inches into the grip shell. This provides for more comfortable operation and protects the joystick from inadvertent actuation.

Slide Switch P/N 685807

Rated at 4 amps, 28 VDC resistive and is available in single or double pole, two or three position, momentary or maintained action.

Quick Disconnect Adapter P/N 021119
and Mounting Block P/N 021235

These attachments provide a quick means of using a grip control alternately mounted to a console or operated remotely on a retractable cable. A knurled thumb screw on the mounting block secures the grip to console when desired.

Rocker Trim Switch Model 580

Single pole, double throw, double break, snap action. Rated at 5 amps, 28 VDC inductive. Meets MIL-S-8805.

Miniature Joysticks

Miniature joysticks with special case and knob designs are available for installation into control grips.

Thumbwheel Control P/N 682412

This control incorporates a knurled thumbwheel used to rotate a 5K ohm, 2 watt, infinite resolution potentiometer. This is normally mounted in the center position on grip Model 1505.

Custom and Commercial Switches

A wide variety of custom and commercial switches are readily available. Contact your Ultra MSI sales representative for a list of options.

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1964 > MSI designs the first miniature piezoresistive joystick, followed quickly by the development of the inductive and force type joysticks.

1970 > Company core competency becomes grips, hand controls, optical encoders and trackballs for tracking and positioning systems. Products range from medical devices and traffic control to industrial processes and military applications.

1996 > MSI acquired by Ultra Electronics, worldwide specialists in electronic systems for aircraft, naval vessels, armored vehicles, airports and transport systems.

1998 > Secures U.S. patent for Hall Effect technology.

2003 > Fields industry's first sense of touch HAPTICS technology.

2004 > Receives U.S. patent for MAGTRACK, a positioning indicating device for harsh environments.

2004 > Develops Hall Effect miniature joysticks.