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Ravenger:

Hi guys,

For ease of future upgrades and maintenance I'm thinking of wiring in some quick disconnects for the joysticks and buttons on my CP.

They're wired up to a J-Pac, but as there are buttons on the front of the machine as well as on the CP I can't mount the J-Pac on the CP and use the USB lead as a quick disconnect.

I was thinking I'd need something similar to a PC Molex plug and connector, but with more pins. Each joystick  would be connected to a separate plug and connector. That way I can disconnect just one joystick to replace/fix it without affecting the rest of the panel if I want to. These would need to be crimp connected so I don't have to mess around with soldering.

A friend suggested network plugs - RJ45's with a set of sockets mounted to the cabinet. I'm not sure if the wiring gauge I'm using would be too thick for those.

Anyone got any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Trip:

What is so hard about disconnecting these?



brad808:

Db9 connector?

Sent from my Desire HD

PL1:

How about the same style connectors used on a SW yoke? (2 to 15 position connectors available)

http://www.twistywristarcade.com/49-molex-084-mlx-series




Scott

mgb:


--- Quote from: PL1 on September 07, 2012, 01:33:05 pm ---How about the same style connectors used on a SW yoke? (2 to 15 position connectors available)

http://www.twistywristarcade.com/49-molex-084-mlx-series




Scott

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+1000 to that
Those are the type of connectors used in real arcade machines and they best fit the bill. I used 12 pin connectors of this style in my cabinet. You can get them in pairs right at Rat shack



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