All-metal joystick manufactured with the highest precision. An aluminum base element is assembled with a positive-locking fit on the modular stainless steel and brass parts. Gentle and precise control is achieved with a solid brass gear and special oil-damped rotation dampers. Potentiometers or encapsulated HALL sensors are flange-mounted on the side for analogue output signals; on request, they can be installed with zero play based on a special design. The spherical cap with ball bearing and linkage are installed inverted in order to achieve a very compact design. This design solution assures a low handle height, which also facilitates exact and direct operation