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Parallel 1P 5V (12 buttons) adapter cable

For NeoGeo, Supergun, JAMMA or any other 5V parallel input system.

No auto detection in universal FW, configure Parallel_1P_PP system in web or use dedicated FW.

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • NeoGeo DB15 controller plug (x1) (or any other parallel interface)

Cable schematic

Typical parallel input system simply use a switch between input line and GND which pull it low on button press. The input line idle high via a pull-up resistor in the console. To best emulate this behavior use the open drain schematic.

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Para1P_OD.pdf

If for a specific application you need the line to be actively be driven high you can follow the Push-Pull variant.

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Para1P_PP.pdf

For both schema variant configure/flash the Parallel_1P_PP BlueRetro Push-Pull mode/FW. For 5V system the OD is handled by the 74AHCT125N.

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I34, I35 & I39 to GND

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x12) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Open drain PCB (x1)
  • NeoGeo DB15 controller plug (x1) (or any other parallel interface)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN NEOGEO P1 8 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND NEOGEO P1 1 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO5 NEOGEO P1 7 DOWN Player 1 BTN No
IO3 NEOGEO P1 15 UP Player 1 BTN No
IO27 NEOGEO P1 5 B Player 1 BTN No
IO26 NEOGEO P1 13 A Player 1 BTN No
IO23 NEOGEO P1 6 RIGHT Player 1 BTN No
IO18 NEOGEO P1 14 LEFT Player 1 BTN No
IO21 NEOGEO P1 4 D Player 1 BTN No
IO19 NEOGEO P1 12 C Player 1 BTN No
IO32 NEOGEO P1 11 START Player 1 BTN No
IO33 NEOGEO P1 2 CREDIT Player 1 BTN No
IO25 NEOGEO P1 10 6 Player 1 BTN No
IO22 NEOGEO P1 3 SELECT Player 1 BTN No

Parallel 2P 5V (6 buttons each) adapter cable

For Atari 2600, Master System or any other 5V parallel input system.

No auto detection in universal FW, configure Parallel_2P_PP system in web or use dedicated FW.

Pinout reference


DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Genesis DB9 controller plug (x2)

Cable schematic

Typical parallel input system simply use a switch between input line and GND which pull it low on button press. The input line idle high via a pull-up resistor in the console. To best emulate this behavior use the open drain schematic.

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Para2P_OD.pdf

If for a specific application you need the line to be actively be driven high you can follow the Push-Pull variant.

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Para2P_PP.pdf

For both schema variant configure/flash the Parallel_2P_PP BlueRetro Push-Pull mode/FW. For 5V system the OD is handled by the 74AHCT125N.

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect IO32, I34, I35 & I39 to GND

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x12) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Open drain PCB (x1)
  • Genesis DB9 controller plug (x2)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN SMS P1 5 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
VIN SMS P1 7 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND SMS P1 8 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO5 SMS P1 2 P1_D Player 1 D1 Yes
IO3 SMS P1 1 P1_U Player 1 D0 Yes
IO27 SMS P1 9 P1_TR Player 1 D4 Yes
IO26 SMS P1 6 P1_TL Player 1 D5 Yes
IO23 SMS P1 4 P1_R Player 1 D3 Yes
IO18 SMS P1 3 P1_L Player 1 D2 Yes
VIN SMS P2 5 5V BlueRetro Power No
VIN SMS P2 7 5V BlueRetro Power No
GND SMS P2 8 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO21 SMS P2 2 P2_D Player 2 D1 No
IO19 SMS P2 1 P2_U Player 2 D0 No
IO16 SMS P2 9 P2_TR Player 2 D4 No
IO33 SMS P2 6 P2_TL Player 2 D5 No
IO25 SMS P2 4 P2_R Player 2 D3 No
IO22 SMS P2 3 P2_L Player 2 D2 No

FC / NES adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • 3.6K resistors (x3) (DKPN: S3.6KCACT-ND PN: RNMF14FTC3K60) (Required for PAL system only)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • NES controller plug (x2)
  • Famicom controller plug (x1) (Optional)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/NES.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to 3.3V and IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO22 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring Famicom 4P adapter, make sure to connect IO21 & IO25 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO18 (P2_CUP) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x7) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • 3.6K resistors (x3) (DKPN: 311-3.6KLRCT-ND PN: RC0402FR-073K6L) (Required for PAL system only)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • NES controller plug (x2)
  • Famicom controller plug (x1) (Optional)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR3 & DIR1 to GND.
  • For using PAL system, add 3.6K pull-ups to NES 5V (pin 5) on pads IO18, IO5 & IO32.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN NES P1 5 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND NES P1 1 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO32 NES P1 3 OUT0 Latch for all accessories Yes
IO19 NES P1 4 P1_D0 Player 1 / Four Score DATA Yes
IO5 NES P1 2 P1_CUP Player 1 / Four Score CLK Yes
VIN NES P2 5 5V BlueRetro Power No
GND NES P2 1 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO22 NES P2 4 P2_D0 Player 2 / Four Score DATA No
IO18 NES P2 2 P2_CUP Player 2 / Four Score CLK No
IO21 FC_DB15 13 P1_D1 FC 4P adapter P3 DATA No
IO25 FC_DB15 7 P2_D1 FC 4P adapter P4 DATA No

7800 adapter cable

No auto detection in universal FW, configure Parallel_2P_PP system in web or use dedicated FW.

Pinout reference

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DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • CD74HC4053E DIP16 (x2) (DKPN: 296-9219-5-ND PN: CD74HC4053E)
  • 620 Ohm resistors (x4) (DKPN: CF14JT620RCT-ND PN: CF14JT620R)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Genesis DB9 controller plug (x2)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/7800.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect IO32, I34, I35 & I39 to GND

PCE / TG16 adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • 47K resistors (x2) (DKPN: S47KCACT-ND PN: RNMF14FTC47K0)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Mini-DIN-8 plug and/or DIB-8 plug (x1)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/PCE.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to 3.3V and IO19, IO21, IO22, IO25, IO32, I34 & I35 to GND.

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x6) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • 47K resistors (x2) (DKPN: 311-47.0KLRCT-ND PN: RC0402FR-0747KL)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • Mini-DIN-8 plug and/or DIB-8 plug (x1)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Solder resistors to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR2 to GND.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN PCE/TG16 P1 1 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND PCE/TG16 P1 8 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO3 PCE/TG16 P1 2 P1_U Player 1 D0 Yes
IO5 PCE/TG16 P1 3 P1_R Player 1 D1 Yes
IO18 PCE/TG16 P1 4 P1_D Player 1 D2 Yes
IO23 PCE/TG16 P1 5 P1_L Player 1 D3 Yes
I33 PCE/TG16 P1 6 P1_SEL Player 1 SEL Yes
IO26 PCE/TG16 P1 7 P1_OE Player 1 /OE Yes

Genesis adapter cable

Once in Genesis mode nothing will be output on the serial console as the TXD pin is used for multitap support.

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x4) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • 74AHCT126N DIP14 (x1) (DKPN: 296-4659-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT126N) (Optional only for multitap support)
  • 74AHCT32N DIP14 (x1) (DKPN: 296-4732-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT32N) (Optional only for multitap support)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Genesis DB9 controller plug (x2)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Genesis.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to 3.3V and I34 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO19, IO21, IO22, IO25 & IO33 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring Multitap support, make sure to connect IO32 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect I36 (P2_TH) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x14) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • 74AHCT1G126 SC70-5 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4711-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G126DCKR) (Optional only for multitap support)
  • 74AHCT1G32 SC70-5 (x1) (DKPN: 296-4713-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G32DCKR) (Optional only for multitap support)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • Genesis DB9 controller plug (x2)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Solder 74AHCT1G126 to footprint highlighted in blue. (Optional only for multitap support)
  • Solder 74AHCT1G32 to footprint highlighted in purple. (Optional only for multitap support)
  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR1 to GND.
  • Connect pin 2 of DB25 connector to pad DIR2 & DIR3. (Optional only for multitap support, GND pad DIR2 & DIR3 otherwise)
  • Connect pin 11 of DB25 to pad DIR4. (Optional only for multitap support, GND pad DIR4 otherwise)
  • Connect pad IO32 to pad DIR0. (Optional only for multitap support, GND pad DIR0 otherwise)
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN GENESIS P1 5 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND GENESIS P1 8 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO5 GENESIS P1 2 P1_D Player 1 D1 Yes
IO3 GENESIS P1 1 P1_U Player 1 D0 Yes
I35 GENESIS P1 7 P1_TH Player 1 CTRL Yes
IO27 GENESIS P1 9 P1_TR Player 1 D4/CTRL Yes
IO26 GENESIS P1 6 P1_TL Player 1 D5/CTRL Yes
IO23 GENESIS P1 4 P1_R Player 1 D3 Yes
IO18 GENESIS P1 3 P1_L Player 1 D2 Yes
VIN GENESIS P2 5 5V BlueRetro Power No
GND GENESIS P2 8 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO21 GENESIS P2 2 P2_D Player 2 D1 No
IO19 GENESIS P2 1 P2_U Player 2 D0 No
I36 GENESIS P2 7 P2_TH Player 2 CTRL No
IO16 GENESIS P2 9 P2_TR Player 2 D4/CTRL No
IO33 GENESIS P2 6 P2_TL Player 2 D5/CTRL No
IO25 GENESIS P2 4 P2_R Player 2 D3 No
IO22 GENESIS P2 3 P2_L Player 2 D2 No

SFC / SNES adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • 3.6K resistors (x5) (DKPN: S3.6KCACT-ND PN: RNMF14FTC3K60) (Required for PAL system only)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • SNES controller plug (x2) (For multitap support 7 conductor are required, get a 3rd SNES extension for pin donation and use cable from PSX/Genesis/Saturn for the extra wires)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/SNES.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO22 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring Multitap support, make sure to connect IO21 & IO25 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO18 (P2_CLK) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x9) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • 3.6K resistors (x5) (DKPN: 311-3.6KLRCT-ND PN: RC0402FR-073K6L) (Required for PAL system only)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • SNES controller plug (x2) (For multitap support 7 conductor are required, get a 3rd SNES extension for pin donation and use cable from PSX/Genesis/Saturn for the extra wires)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR3 & DIR1 to GND.
  • For using PAL system, add 3.6K pull-ups to SNES 5V (pin 1) on pads IO23, IO18, IO5, IO32 & IO26.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN SNES P1 1 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND SNES P1 7 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO5 SNES P1 2 P1_CLK Player 1 / Multitap 1 CLK Yes
IO32 SNES P1 3 LATCH Latch for all accessories Yes
IO19 SNES P1 4 P1_D0 Player 1 / Multitap 1 DATA Yes
IO21 SNES P1 5 P1_D1 Multitap 1 DATA No
IO23 SNES P1 6 P1_SEL Multitap 1 CTRL No
VIN SNES P2 1 5V BlueRetro Power No
GND SNES P2 7 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO18 SNES P2 2 P2_CLK Player 2 / Multitap 2 CLK No
IO22 SNES P2 4 P2_D0 Player 2 / Multitap 2 DATA No
IO25 SNES P2 5 P2_D1 Multitap 2 DATA No
IO26 SNES P2 6 P2_SEL Multitap 2 CTRL No

CD-i adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Mini-DIN-8 plug (x1 or x2)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/CDI.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and IO25, IO32, IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • Do not use CD-i 5V.
  • External power (ESP-DevkitC USB) required as CD-i look for peripheral once before BlueRetro is fully done reading it's config. Power up BlueRetro externally first, then 1 sec later power on CD-i.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO21 (P2_RTS) to GND.

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x4) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • Mini-DIN-8 plug (x1 or x2)

Assembly instructions

  • External power (BlueRetro USB) required as CD-i look for peripheral once before BlueRetro is fully done reading it's config. Power up BlueRetro externally first, then 1 sec later power on CD-i.
  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
GND CDI P1 5 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO23 CDI P1 7 RTS Enable Yes
IO22 CDI P1 2 RXD Data Yes
GND CDI P2 5 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO21 CDI P2 Front: 4 or Rear: 7 RTS Enable No
IO19 CDI P2 Front: 1 or Rear: 2 RXD Data No

3DO adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Genesis controller plug (x1)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/3DO.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • Connect IO19 (DB25-16) & IO18 (DB25-4) together (CS signal generator)
  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and IO25, IO32, IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • Genesis controller plug (x1)

Assembly instructions

  • Connect IO19 (DB25-16) & IO18 (DB25-4) together (CS signal generator)
  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN 3DO P1 2 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
VIN 3DO P1 5 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND 3DO P1 1 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
GND 3DO P1 8 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO21 3DO P1 9 DIN Data Yes
IO22 3DO P1 7 CLK Clock Yes

Jaguar adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB15-HD Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: 609-4042-ND PN: 10090769-P154ALF)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • NeoGeo DB15 controller cable (x1) (or any other 15 conductors cable)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/JAG.pdf

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB15-HD Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: 609-4042-ND PN: 10090769-P154ALF)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x10) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • NeoGeo DB15 controller cable (x1) (or any other 15 conductors cable)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR1, DIR2 & DIR3 to GND.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN JAGUAR P1 7 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND JAGUAR P1 9 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO18 JAGUAR P1 14 J8 Player 1 ROW OUT Yes
IO19 JAGUAR P1 13 J9 Player 1 ROW OUT Yes
IO21 JAGUAR P1 12 J10 Player 1 ROW OUT Yes
IO22 JAGUAR P1 11 J11 Player 1 ROW OUT Yes
IO23 JAGUAR P1 10 B1 Player 1 ROW OUT Yes
IO25 JAGUAR P1 6 B0 Player 1 ROW OUT Yes
IO32 JAGUAR P1 4 J0 Player 1 COL IN Yes
IO33 JAGUAR P1 3 J1 Player 1 COL IN Yes
I35 JAGUAR P1 2 J2 Player 1 COL IN Yes
I36 JAGUAR P1 1 J3 Player 1 COL IN Yes

PSX / PS2 adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • AZ1117EH-5.0TRG1 LDO (x1) (DKPN: AZ1117EH-5.0TRG1DICT-ND PN: AZ1117EH-5.0TRG1) (Optional: Only if you plan using cable with BlueRetro DevKit PCB)
  • 10uF Capacitor (x2) (DKPN: 399-13968-ND PN: C322C106K3R5TA) (Optional: Only if you plan using cable with BlueRetro DevKit PCB)
  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • PSX/PS2 controller plug (x2)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/PS.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and I35 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO22 & IO25 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO5 (P2_DTR), IO26 (P2_SCK) & IO27 (P2_TXD) to 3.3V
  • You may connect 8V directly into the 5V input of an ESP32-DevKitC, the onboard LDO (AMS1117-3.3) is rated for 18V.
  • If planning to use a BlueRetro DevKit board wire cable the LDO is required (Onboard LDO max is 6V).

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • AZ1117EH-5.0TRG1 LDO (x1) (DKPN: AZ1117EH-5.0TRG1DICT-ND PN: AZ1117EH-5.0TRG1)
  • 10uF Capacitor (x2) (DKPN: 490-5523-1-ND PN: GRM21BR61E106KA73L)
  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Passthrough PCB (x1)
  • PSX/PS2 controller plug (x2)

Assembly instructions

  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect I35 pad to GND.
  • Solder LDO and capacitor to PCB back.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VALT PSX/PS2 P1 3 8V Cable LDO Power Yes
GND PSX/PS2 P1 4 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO19 PSX/PS2 P1 1 P1_RXD Player 1 DATA Yes
IO32 PSX/PS2 P1 2 P1_TXD Player 1 CMD Yes
I34 PSX/PS2 P1 6 P1_DTR Player 1 CS Yes
IO33 PSX/PS2 P1 7 P1_SCK Player 1 CLK Yes
IO21 PSX/PS2 P1 9 P1_DSR Player 1 ACK Yes
VALT PSX/PS2 P2 3 8V Cable LDO Power No
GND PSX/PS2 P2 4 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO22 PSX/PS2 P2 1 P2_RXD Player 2 DATA No
IO27 PSX/PS2 P2 2 P2_TXD Player 2 CMD No
IO5 PSX/PS2 P2 6 P2_DTR Player 2 CS No
IO26 PSX/PS2 P2 7 P2_SCK Player 2 CLK No
IO25 PSX/PS2 P2 9 P2_DSR Player 2 ACK No

Saturn adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x4) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Saturn controller plug (x2)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Saturn.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and IO32 & I34 to GND.
  • If using an universal FW AND not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO19, IO21, IO22, IO25 & IO33 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO33 (P2_TL) & I36 (P2_TH) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x14) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • Saturn controller plug (x2)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR0, DIR2, DIR1 & DIR4 to GND.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN SATURN P1 1 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND SATURN P1 9 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO5 SATURN P1 2 P1_D Player 1 D1 Yes
IO3 SATURN P1 3 P1_U Player 1 D0 Yes
I35 SATURN P1 4 P1_TH Player 1 CTRL Yes
IO27 SATURN P1 5 P1_TR Player 1 CTRL Yes
IO26 SATURN P1 6 P1_TL Player 1 CTRL Yes
IO23 SATURN P1 7 P1_R Player 1 D3 Yes
IO18 SATURN P1 8 P1_L Player 1 D2 Yes
VIN SATURN P2 1 5V BlueRetro Power No
GND SATURN P2 9 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO21 SATURN P2 2 P2_D Player 2 D1 No
IO19 SATURN P2 3 P2_U Player 2 D0 No
I36 SATURN P2 4 P2_TH Player 2 CTRL No
IO16 SATURN P2 5 P2_TR Player 2 CTRL No
IO33 SATURN P2 6 P2_TL Player 2 CTRL No
IO25 SATURN P2 7 P2_R Player 2 D3 No
IO22 SATURN P2 8 P2_L Player 2 D2 No

PC-FX adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • SNES controller plug (x2) (Take female pins out of SNES shell and make them hold together with hot glue)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/PCFX.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and IO21, IO25, IO32, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO26 (P2_/LATCH) to GND.

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x6) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • SNES controller plug (x2) (Take female pins out of SNES shell and make them hold together with hot glue)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN PCFX P1 1 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND PCFX P1 5 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
GND PCFX P1 7 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO33 PCFX P1 4 /LATCH Data Yes
IO5 PCFX P1 6 CLK Clock Yes
IO19 PCFX P1 2 DATA Clock Yes
VIN PCFX P2 1 5V BlueRetro Power No
GND PCFX P2 5 GND BlueRetro Power No
GND PCFX P2 7 GND BlueRetro Power No
IO26 PCFX P2 4 /LATCH Data No
IO18 PCFX P2 6 CLK Clock No
IO22 PCFX P2 2 DATA Clock No

JVS adapter cable

DIY Through-hole

No instruction yet, inspire yourself from the SMD Cable PCB version.

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x1) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • Step Up 5V (x1) (DKPN: 296-24519-1-ND PN: TPS61240DRVT)
  • Inductor (x1) (DKPN: 490-4026-1-ND PN: LQM21FN1R0N00D)
  • RS485 PHY (x1) (DKPN: 296-50395-1-ND PN: THVD1450DR)
  • Resistor 10K (x2) (DKPN: 311-10.0KLRCT-ND PN: RC0402FR-0710KL)
  • Capacitor 0.1u (x1) (DKPN: 490-6328-1-ND PN: GRM155R71C104KA88J)
  • Capacitor 2.2u (x1) (DKPN: 1276-1085-1-ND PN: CL10A225KP8NNNC)
  • Capacitor 4.7u (x1) (DKPN: 1276-1044-1-ND PN: CL10A475KP8NNNC)
  • JVS PCB (x1)
  • USB-A plug (x1)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/Cables/jvs/jvs.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • PCB jumper are already set nothing to do.
  • Do not install R4, R3 & D1.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
SENSE (1-VBUS) USB 1 SENSE JVS Sense Yes
B (2-D-) USB 2 B JVS RS485 Data- Yes
A (3-D+) USB 3 A JVS RS485 Data+ Yes
GND (4-GND) USB 4 GND BlueRetro Power ref Yes

Virtual Boy adapter cable

No auto detection in universal FW, configure Virtual Boy system in web or use dedicated FW.

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT125N DIP14 (x2) (DKPN: 296-4655-5-ND PN: SN74AHCT125N)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • VB controller plug
  • Barrel jack 5.5mm/2.1mm (DKPN: 839-1291-ND PN: 54-00063)
  • SPST switch
  • 1N5400 diode (DKPN: 1N5400RLGOSCT-ND PN: 1N5400RLG)
  • 9V PSU 5.5mm/2.1mm center positive (DKPN: 993-1344-ND PN: PSAC30U-090L6)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/VB.pdf

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • 74AHCT1G125 SC70-5 (x3) (DKPN: 296-4709-1-ND PN: SN74AHCT1G125DCKR)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Level shifter PCB (x1)
  • VB controller plug
  • Barrel jack 5.5mm/2.1mm (DKPN: 839-1291-ND PN: 54-00063)
  • SPST switch
  • 1N5400 diode (DKPN: 1N5400RLGOSCT-ND PN: 1N5400RLG)
  • 9V PSU 5.5mm/2.1mm center positive (DKPN: 993-1344-ND PN: PSAC30U-090L6)

Assembly instructions

  • Solder 74AHCT1G125 to footprint highlighted in red.
  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect pad DIR3 & DIR1 to GND.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN VB P1 2 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
GND VB P1 5 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
IO5 VB P1 4 CLK Clock Yes
IO32 VB P1 3 LATCH Latch Yes
IO19 VB P1 1 DATA Data Yes

Nintendo 64 adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • N64 controller plug (x4)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/N64.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to 3.3V and IO21, IO22, IO25, IO32, IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO5 (P2_D) to 3.3V
  • If not wiring 3rd port plug, make sure to connect IO26 (P3_D) to 3.3V
  • If not wiring 4th port plug, make sure to connect IO27 (P4_D) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Passthrough PCB (x1)
  • N64 controller plug (x4)

Assembly instructions

  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN N64 P1 1 3.3V BlueRetro Power Yes
IO19 N64 P1 2 P1_D Player 1 DATA Yes
GND N64 P1 3 GND BlueRetro Power Yes
VIN N64 P2 1 3.3V BlueRetro Power No
IO5 N64 P2 2 P2_D Player 2 DATA No
GND N64 P2 3 GND BlueRetro Power No
VIN N64 P3 1 3.3V BlueRetro Power No
IO26 N64 P3 2 P3_D Player 3 DATA No
GND N64 P3 3 GND BlueRetro Power No
VIN N64 P4 1 3.3V BlueRetro Power No
IO27 N64 P4 2 P4_D Player 4 DATA No
GND N64 P4 3 GND BlueRetro Power No

Dreamcast adapter cable

** If 2nd port is not working, remove jumper on UART connector for IO3 (RXD).**

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Dreamcast controller plug (x4)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/Dreamcast.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to 3.3V and IO25, IO32, IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO3 (P2_D0) & IO5 (P2_D1) to 3.3V
  • If not wiring 3rd port plug, make sure to connect IO18 (P3_D0) & IO23 (P3_D1) to 3.3V
  • If not wiring 4th port plug, make sure to connect IO26 (P4_D0) & IO27 (P4_D1) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Passthrough PCB (x1)
  • Dreamcast controller plug (x4)

Assembly instructions

  • Bridge HI side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN DC P1 2 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
IO21 DC P1 1 P1_D0 Player 1 DATA0 Yes
IO22 DC P1 5 P1_D1 Player 1 DATA1 Yes
GND DC P1 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power Yes
VIN DC P2 2 5V BlueRetro Power No
IO3 DC P2 1 P2_D0 Player 2 DATA0 No
IO5 DC P2 5 P2_D1 Player 2 DATA1 No
GND DC P2 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power No
VIN DC P3 2 5V BlueRetro Power No
IO18 DC P3 1 P3_D0 Player 3 DATA0 No
IO23 DC P3 5 P3_D1 Player 3 DATA1 No
GND DC P3 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power No
VIN DC P4 2 5V BlueRetro Power No
IO26 DC P4 1 P4_D0 Player 4 DATA0 No
IO27 DC P4 5 P4_D1 Player 4 DATA1 No
GND DC P4 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power No

GameCube adapter cable

Pinout reference

DIY Through-hole

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • GameCube controller plug (x4)

Cable schematic

https://github.com/darthcloud/BlueRetroHW/blob/master/DIY/GameCube.pdf

Assembly instructions

  • If using an universal FW, make sure to connect I39 to GND and IO21, IO22, IO25, IO32, IO33, I34 & I35 to GND.
  • If not wiring 2nd port plug, make sure to connect IO5 (P2_D) to 3.3V
  • If not wiring 3rd port plug, make sure to connect IO26 (P3_D) to 3.3V
  • If not wiring 4th port plug, make sure to connect IO27 (P4_D) to 3.3V

SMD Cable PCB

Bill of materials

  • DB25 Male solder cup (x1) (DKPN: AE10984-ND PN: A-DS 25 LL/Z)
  • DB25 Backshell (x1) (DKPN: 970-25BPE-ND PN: 970-025-010R011)
  • Passthrough PCB (x1)
  • GameCube controller plug (x4)

Assembly instructions

  • Bridge LO side of jumper I39.
  • Connect cords according to table below and pinout reference.
PCB PAD Cord Pin Name Use Required?
VIN GC P1 1 5V BlueRetro Power Yes
IO19 GC P1 2 P1_D Player 1 DATA Yes
GND GC P1 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power Yes
VIN GC P2 1 5V BlueRetro Power No
IO5 GC P2 2 P2_D Player 2 DATA No
GND GC P2 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power No
VIN GC P3 1 5V BlueRetro Power No
IO26 GC P3 2 P3_D Player 3 DATA No
GND GC P3 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power No
VIN GC P4 1 5V BlueRetro Power No
IO27 GC P4 2 P4_D Player 4 DATA No
GND GC P4 3, 4, SH GND BlueRetro Power No
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