HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 Joystick Controller Gen 4

The HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 Joystick Controller Gen 4 is a hardware PTZ control surface built for operators who need direct, repeatable camera control without relying on software for every move. It supports Pelco-D, Pelco-P, and VISCA control protocols and can address up to 255 PTZ camera channels through a serial control workflow.

The control layout gives an operator dedicated access to pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, gain, white balance, and camera movement speed. With 255 stored presets, nine camera-selection buttons, and 14 preset-selection buttons, the controller is suited to conference production, houses of worship, education, live events, and other multi-camera environments where fast shot recall matters.

Highlights

• Controls up to 255 PTZ camera channels via Pelco-D/P
• Supports Pelco-D, Pelco-P, and VISCA protocols
• Dedicated pan/tilt/zoom joystick
• Separate camera movement speed and focus speed control
• Dedicated focus, iris, gain, and white balance adjustment
• 255 available preset positions
• 9 camera-selection buttons and 14 preset-selection buttons
• RS-232 and RS-485 serial camera-control interfaces

Quick Specs & Uses

• Supported Cameras: Up to 255 channels via Pelco-D/P
• Control Protocols: Pelco-D; Pelco-P; VISCA
• Control I/O: 1 x D-Sub 9-Pin RS-232; 1 x Phoenix RS-422/RS-485
• Presets: 255
• Camera Selection: 9 dedicated buttons
• Preset Selection: 14 dedicated buttons
• PTZ Control: Pan/Tilt/Zoom Joystick
• Typical Uses: Multi-camera PTZ production, conference systems, houses of worship, education, live events, and installed AV control

Why It Helps

For a PTZ operator, physical controls make a noticeable difference when shots need to be adjusted quickly. The joystick provides direct pan, tilt, and zoom operation, while separate knobs for camera movement speed, focus speed, focus, iris, and gain reduce the need to work through software menus during a production.

The controller is also structured for repeatable multi-camera operation. Up to 255 presets can be stored, allowing established framing positions to be recalled instead of rebuilding a shot manually. Nine camera-selection buttons and 14 preset-selection buttons keep frequently used cameras and positions within immediate reach.

Serial connectivity makes the HC-JOY-G4 practical for installed PTZ systems that already use traditional control infrastructure. RS-232 and RS-422/RS-485 interfaces, together with Pelco-D, Pelco-P, and VISCA support, give system designers several options for integrating compatible cameras into a centralized control position.

System Characteristics

• Number of Supported Cameras: 255 Channels via Pelco-D/P
• Supported Control Protocols: Pelco-D; Pelco-P; VISCA
• Camera Control: Pelco-D/Pelco-P/VISCA
• Control I/O: 1 x D-Sub 9-Pin (RS-232); 1 x Phoenix (RS-422, RS-485)
• Camera Movement / Focus Speed: 1 x Control Knob
• Focus Control: 1 x Focus Knob
• Iris / Gain Control: 1 x Adjustment Knob
• White Balance Control: 1 x Knob
• Pan / Tilt / Zoom: 1 x Joystick
• Backlight Control: 1 x Button
• Camera Selection: 9 x Buttons
• Preset Selection: 14 x Buttons
• Presets: 255
• PoE Support: No
• Power Connector: 1 x JEITA
• Input Power: 12 VDC at 2000 mA
• Power Consumption: ≤6 W
• Operating Conditions: -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F) at 10 to 90% Humidity
• Security Lock Support: No
• Dimensions: 320 × 181 × 110 mm (12.6 × 7.1 × 4.3 in)
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.4 lb)

What's In The Box

• 1 x HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 Serial PTZ Joystick Controller (4th Generation)
• 1 x RS-232 Cable
• 1 x 12 VDC Power Supply