Assemble a Universal PCB

Step 29 Optional Assembly: 10 Pin Stick Connector

This option is only for those who feel that an 8 pin ribbon connection is more suitable for their stick than the Six Pin Stick Connector Option. The only time I can recommend this type of stick connector is if your stick uses 4 separate microswitches, such as the Happ Competition, Happ Super, or Sanwa JLW series sticks. These sticks require two connections for each microswitch, which is made easier by using an 8 pin ribbon connector. You can split the ribbon directly into four separate pairs, one for each switch.

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Please a 10 pin IDC connector on the upper-most pins of the stick connector. You must make certain that connector pins go through the holes marked by the D U R L markings; any pins other than the first 8 will not be used. They simply do not make 8 pin IDC connectors to my knowledge.

The IDC connector will likely have a keyed notch in the middle just like the other IDC connectors used so far. So we stay with the IDC numbering convention, you will want the notch facing the middle of the UPCB.

Place the IDC connector on the UPCB, and solder one leg. Check the connector to make sure it lays flat against the board. If it requires adjustment, melt the solder on the leg and adjust. Once it looks flat, solder the opposite leg and recheck. If the connector lays flat, go ahead and solder all remaining pins.