Sourcing a custom industrial joystick used to mean a long chain of emails: you send requirements, the supplier confirms options, someone explains what each code means, and you review a layout drawing — often more than once — before a quote is even possible. With teams in different time zones, one round trip easily means another day. In practice, three days or more from first requirement to a confirmed drawing was common.
Trunsin’s online industrial joystick configurator compresses that into a single session: pick your model, walk through validated options, and download a PDF configuration sheet you can archive or forward. If you already know the product family, about 3 minutes is enough. For a first-time configuration, roughly 10 minutes still includes generating the drawing record — not days of back-and-forth.
See the full industrial joystick range or go straight to the tool: trunsin.com/configure.
The old workflow: four handoffs, at least three days
| Step | What happened | Why it slowed projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Customer sends requirements | Axis count, grip, switches, application — often by email or spreadsheet | Missing fields trigger another message |
| 2. Supplier confirms configuration | Sales or engineering checks compatible options | Waits on internal review |
| 3. Supplier explains the configuration | Codes, wiring, mounting implications | Calls or long emails across time zones |
| 4. Drawing confirmation | Layout / arrangement sheet for sign-off | Revisions restart the loop |
None of these steps is unreasonable alone. Together — plus time zone gaps — they routinely added at least three days before everyone agreed on the same specification.
A real RFQ before the configurator (anonymized)
The following is a simplified account of an actual AT16 multi-axis joystick inquiry. Names and company details are removed; the technical content is unchanged.
An integrator in Europe opened a quotation request for AT16. Over email, they specified:
| Item | Customer request | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Grip | SE11 style | Confirmed after review |
| Gate | 3-direction dual-axis (X and Y) | Confirmed |
| Movement | Z-axis with return to center | Confirmed |
| Interface | HV1 (Arduino-compatible) | Confirmed |
| Mounting | M2 at 40° angles | Confirmed — vertical vs horizontal depended on panel space |
| Contacts | MSP potentiometer requested | Engineering recommended Hall output instead for this application |
| Contact arrangement | Analog signal layout | Sales shared arrangement diagrams; one more round to align on pattern |
Most line items were marked confirmed only after Trunsin sales and engineering reviewed them. The contact section alone triggered extra questions — whether an MSP potentiometer was necessary, and which arrangement grid matched the machine’s signal layout.
That single RFQ involved multiple emails across time zones, inline technical corrections, and diagram attachments before anyone had a document suitable for quote and archive. It illustrates why we built the configurator: the same decisions (grip, gate, movement, interface, mounting, contacts, wiring) are exactly the steps the online tool walks through today, with valid combinations enforced at each stage and a PDF ready when you finish.
The new workflow: one guided path, one PDF
Before (email & drawings, ~3+ days):
- Customer sends requirements
- Supplier confirms options
- Supplier explains configuration
- Drawing review & sign-off
- Quote or production can start
Now (online configurator, 3–10 minutes):
- Choose model at trunsin.com/configure
- Complete guided option steps (grip, gate, axes, switches, wiring)
- Review model code & summary
- Download PDF configuration sheet
- Optionally send to sales@trunsin.com or archive internally
| Step | What you do | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Choose model | Select from supported ZS, AT, NE, and related series | Configurator loads the correct option tree |
| Guided steps | Grip, gate, axes, contacts, switches, wiring — only valid combinations shown | No invalid specs |
| Summary | Review selections and generated model code | Single source of truth |
| PDF sheet | One-click download with Trunsin branding and full spec | Drawing archive for your project files |
| Optional submit | Send quantity and contact details to sales@trunsin.com | PDF attached; structured data for quoting |
Timing: experienced users who know their base model often finish in ~3 minutes. First-time users or complex layouts typically need ~10 minutes — still including the PDF, not a separate drawing cycle.
What the PDF configuration sheet is for
The PDF is built for engineering and procurement, not marketing:
- Company and contact details
- Product name and model code
- Line-by-line list of your selections
- Quantity and notes (when submitted online)
Save it on your server, attach it to an internal RFQ, or email it to colleagues. The file name and model code give you a consistent archive format — the same role the old “confirmed drawing” played, without waiting for someone to draw it by hand.
Who gets the most value
Design engineers — Check compatible grips, axes, and wiring before you freeze a panel layout. Share a configuration link with the team.
OEM buyers — One PDF instead of parsing email threads for “what did we agree on?”
Integrators — Start from a product page (e.g. ZS30 industrial joystick or AT16 multi-axis joystick) and click Configure.
Replacement / aftermarket — Re-specify axis and switch options against an existing machine without a manual cross-reference from sales.
Supported models
The configurator covers active Trunsin joystick and controller families in our catalog. If a product page shows Configure, that model is supported in the tool. Standard accessories and switches that are not configurable remain on our product pages for direct inquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Which Trunsin models can I configure online?
Any product page that shows a Configure button — including ZS, AT, NE, and related joystick and controller series — is supported in the online configurator.
Can I get a quote without creating an account?
Yes. Complete the configuration, download the PDF, and email it to sales@trunsin.com. You can also submit directly from the summary screen with your contact details and quantity.
Is the PDF the same document sales used to send after email confirmation?
It serves the same purpose: a signed-off specification with model code and selections. The configurator generates it automatically when you finish — no separate drawing cycle.
Try it
- From a product: Open a supported model → Configure
- Direct: trunsin.com/configure → choose your model
- Complete the steps → Download configuration sheet (PDF)
- Optionally Send to Trunsin for quote — or email the PDF to sales@trunsin.com
No public pricing appears in the tool; B2B quotes stay with our sales team.
Questions?
Contact sales@trunsin.com or our contact page. For an overview of products, visit Industrial Joysticks & Controls.