Joystick

A vehicle comprising:

• a joystick comprising:
• a body defining a handle;
• at least one socket operably coupled to the handle, the at least one socket comprising a first socket;
• and
• at least one sensor comprising:
• at least one orientation sensor that is configured to sense orientation of the handle;
• or
• at least input device;
• wherein each sensor of at least one sensor is operably coupled to the at least one socket;
• and
• a steering mechanism, a power train, or an auxiliary function device;
• wherein at least one of the steering mechanism, the power train, or the auxiliary function device is in communication with the controller of the first processing unit such that movement of the joystick or operation of the at least one input device effects movement of a position of the vehicle or operation of the auxiliary function device of the vehicle.

A kit comprising:

• a joystick comprising:
• a body defining a handle;
• at least a first socket operably coupled to the handle;
• and
• at least one sensor comprising:
• at least one orientation sensor that is configured to sense orientation of the handle;
• or
• at least input device;
• wherein each sensor of at least one sensor is operably coupled to the at least one socket;
• and
• a plurality of processing units that are configured to electrically couple to the at least one socket, wherein each processing unit of the plurality of processing units comprises:
• a controller comprising:
• a processor;
• and
• a communications module;
• a fitting that is receivable into the first socket,
• wherein, upon connection of receipt of each processing unit into the first socket, the processor of the said processing unit is in electrical communication with each sensor of the plurality of sensors.