Abstract: The present invention relates to a joystick. The joystick comprises a lever mounted to a base by a pivot, the base having one or more position sensors for sensing a position of the lever relative to the base, the lever having a longitudinal length extending between the pivot and a distal end. An input shaft is pivotally mounted to a support, the input shaft having a longitudinal length extending between a first end having an input portion for receiving a user input and a second end, the second end cooperating with the distal end of the lever such that pivoting of the input shaft relative to the support causes pivoting of the lever relative to the base.