Daco Scientific - Product Announcements

Typical applications: Command and Control, Ship, Vehicle, Plane, Submarine Controls, Simulators, Fire Control, Target Acquisition and Tracking, Remote and Robotic Controls, Off Highway Equipment and Industrial machine controls.

• Standard and custom configurations.
• We can build to suite your specific project requirements.

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)

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)

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)

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)

"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)

Custom control grips and joysticks are available. If your application cannot be met with one of our modular products you can use our design and build service to obtain a truly tailor made solution. (read more)

This example is a 3 inch diameter military grade trackerball mounted in panel with 3 selection switches. The electrically screened housing contains a PS2 interface (read more)

Control grips act as the direct interface between Man and machine allowing control of essential machine functions. The design of the grip often defines the usability, success and perception of quality of the overall system (read more)