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pdco_arcade:
Yes, great job to get all the PCB working OK.
I had been wondering since the schematic(s) had been floating around the 'net so long had anyone actually constructed a PCB and that it really worked.

To make the changes your requested would be easiest if Mourix could do the work with the CAD original files.

For me would need to create the project from scratch.
Or maybe my CAD tools could import the native files from the CAD tool used by Mourix if he could send them.
Available to me are OrCAD Capture and OrCAD / Allegro PCB Editor.
Looks like Mourix possibly uses Altium tools. Not sure I can import those formats. Can try though.
Might take a week or so to fit it in.
How long to wait for Mourix to comment?
Ever think about using surface mount components? All you need is a toaster oven. And magnifier! And tweezers.

Your customized control looks nice.

Something to consider about the LED's in the buttons - be mindful of the current needed to illuminate them.
I do not know how much current is available however the controller port voltage supply might not have sufficient output to drive all the LED.
Figure 10ma / LED is not crazy. So 60ma draw on the game controller port might be too much.
The controllers themselves do use CMOS logic components. Just because is the way it was done or to keep the loading on the controller port supply pin to minimum?

pdco_arcade:
Forgot to ask - what is the series of JST connector are you using. JST manufactures a lot of them.

pbj:
XH 2.54mm, ordered from here.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803220110303.html

I’ve private messaged mourix here and found him on LinkedIn…. C’mon, bro.

:cheers:

mourix:
Hey guys, I've been offline for a bit due to some adulting had to deal with. Sorry bout that.

It's amazing that pdco_arcade stepped in and found my net label mistake. And the stick looks so nice too!

I'll fix the bug, add the connector pad and upload the source files for good measure ;)

pdco_arcade:
Just in case you can use the 15 circuit connectors -

The housing here:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804238910266.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

The header here:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805492340276.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.3dd733efUEXwxf&algo_pvid=9e03d617-ea80-4021-8228-bce973ae2044&algo_exp_id=9e03d617-ea80-4021-8228-bce973ae2044-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%216.17%216.17%21%21%2145.00%21%21%402101f49416991042494726146ef3a1%2112000033986169866%21sea%21US%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=u1wfnsNx412s

These are available through DigiKey too.

Yes, J2-J6 & J3-J5 are too close together in the current layout to fit the XH connectors .

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