Replacing Tankstick Max joysticks with iL Eurosticks

Useful Answer

iL Eurosticks are direct drop-in replacements for the Tankstick Max joysticks. The sizing and mounting hole pattern are still compatible, so no drilling, custom mounting plate, or adapter plate is needed.

Adapter plates are only needed for Japanese-style joysticks such as Sanwa or Seimitsu because those use a different mounting pattern.

Basic replacement process:

• Open the Tankstick from the bottom screws.
• Pull the quick-disconnect terminals off the microswitches on the current joystick.
• Unscrew the existing joystick mounting bolts.
• Install the iL Eurostick in the same mounting holes.
• Reconnect each wire to the matching microswitch terminal.

There is no soldering required. Keep track of which wire was connected to each direction before removing the original joystick so the new stick is wired the same way.

Source Context

The customer asked whether an older FAQ still applied to the Tankstick Max before buying iL Eurosticks. Support confirmed that the mounting pattern had not changed, provided the basic swap steps, and the customer replied, "Perfect, thank you! Please go ahead and close this ticket."