Tankstick Max Joystick Replacement Confirmed Fix

Final Reusable Answer

When a new Tankstick Max has one joystick with persistent directional/centering problems while the rest of the controller works normally, replacing the affected joystick assembly can resolve the issue. If only one joystick is showing the problem, replace that joystick first rather than replacing both sides by default.

Resolution Signal

The customer confirmed that the replacement Tankstick joystick arrived, they swapped out the joystick that was having issues, and the new joystick resolved all issues.

Related Existing Source Files

• vault/freshdesk-runs/cases/2026-05-09-ticket-30836-tankstick-max-combo-board-grs-spinner-pinout.md

Overlay Safety

Safe for future Freshdesk drafting as a high-confidence troubleshooting/replacement outcome. Do not use this to promise free replacements; use it to identify the likely fix after diagnostics show a single joystick hardware issue.