Assemble a Universal PCB

Step 28 Optional Assembly: Six Pin Stick Connector

This step covers adding a six pin connector for your stick to connect to. There is no point in doing this if you went with the NeoGeo Converter. This is the recommended method of connecting your stick to the UPCB, but it is optional. The board was designed to also allow a 10 or 12 pin IDC connector, and you can always solder wires directly into the board. Using the Six Pin Stick Connector is the recommended choice when using a stick with a common ground line, such as the Happ Perfect 360, Sanwa Flash, and Sanwa JLF series sticks.

The six pin connector being used is a KK Molex connector, same as the ICSP header. The orientation doesn't truly matter, but you should follow the orientation shown in the picture below. In the Instructable on how to install the UPCB into a stick will assume this orientation.

In the location for the connector, you will see one letter labels marking the pins: V G D U R L. Respectively, they stand for VCC (power), Ground, Down, Up, Right and Left. The second row of pins are all connected to ground, and should not be used at all of using this connector. The connector is to be placed in the row closest to the V G D U R L markings.

Place the connector in the row of 6 holes closest to the V G D U R L silkscreen. Double-check that the orientation matches the photo below; this is the same orientation as the ICSP connector, if you have installed one. Solder one leg to the board, and then check that the connector is resting fully against the board. If it requires adjustment, melt the solder, and adjust until right. Once the solder has cooled, solder the opposite leg, and check or adjust as needed. Once it is perfect, solder the remaining legs.