analog control
Gradual signal adjustment
Analog control refers to input mechanisms that register continuous ranges of values rather than simple on/off states.
A joystick with analog control detects how far you push it, not just whether you pushed it: The analog control lets you walk slowly or sprint depending on pressure.
The term appears most often in gaming, where analog sticks on controllers allow nuanced movement and camera control.
Contrast with digital control, which recognizes only discrete positions.
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- volume knobRotary sound level control
- knobRounded gripping fixture
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- potentiometerAdjustable electronic resistance component
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