Sanwa JLX2D-TP-8YT Detachable Joystick Lever [Successor to Sanwa JLXD]

Video courtesy of Sanwa Denshi

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Since PhreakMods Quick Release shaft for Sanwa JLF joystick levers debuted years ago, many players have enjoyed the convenience of detaching the lever shaft for easier transport in common bags and backpacks.

Sanwa introduces the JLX2D-TP-8YT - their official take on the detachable joystick lever.

A Sturdier Version Over the JLX

The two most notable changes between the JLX and JLX2 happen on the inside:

• First, its body is revised to now accomodate a new X-shaped washer. This washer is designed to reduce risk of misalignment or "floating" as the joystick pivots during play. This can lead to cleaner diagonal motion.
• Next, Sanwa returns the original Sanwa JLF P-5 Actuator in black. The Sanwa JLF P-W Actuator within the original JLX is 16.2mm wide at the base - just over .4mm wider than the original Sanwa JLF actuator at 15.8mm. This fallback to P-5 reintroduces the feel that some players say was missing with the JLX's white P-W actuator. 

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Screw-Type Install

The Sanwa JLXD features a unique base and shaft cover design.  From the video at right, you can see how the shaft is first inserted into the base, followed by the joystick lever via twisting clockwise to screw it down into the base, holding the shaft cover to keep it from rotating while screwing in.  Similarly, you can unscrew it by twisting counter-clockwise.

Worth noting is installing a balltop. Do not attempt to install the balltop traditionally by screwing onto the shaft and tightening from the bottom of the shaft. This creates an undesired tight seal between the shaft piece and the base, which in turn makes unscrewing the shaft from the base very difficult. Instead, please tighten the balltop onto the shaft piece before you attempt to screw the shaft into the JLXD base.

Shaft/Dustwasher Compatibility 

The JLX2D shaft cover has two unique convex shapes inside that connect to the base. Given the design of the JLX2D , an original Sanwa or Sanwa JLF compatible shaft cover will not fit the JLXD 's unique shaft base.  It appears that Sanwa-compatible dustwashers will work, however.