Connectors
From NerdConsole
SNES Controller Ports
NerdConsole has 2 SNES-style joystick ports built into the front of the system for players 1 and 2. These are always available. All controller connections are SNES controller compatible and use this same arrangement of pins.
| Pin 1 Ground |
Pin 2 NC |
Pin 3 NC |
Pin 4 Data |
Pin 5 Latch |
Pin 6 Clock |
Pin 7 VCC |
Extra Controller 6-Pin Port
Built onto the mainboard is a 6-pin connector that provides the power and signals for controllers 3 and 4. Data3 and Data4 lines are specifically for those controllers.
| Pin 1 Ground |
Pin 2 Data3 |
Pin 3 Data4 |
Pin 4 Latch |
Pin 5 Clock |
Pin 6 VCC |
Extra Controller 4-Pin Port
Built onto the mainboard is a 4-pin connector that provides the data signals for controllers 5, 6, 7 and 8. Data5, Data6, Data7, and Data8 lines are specifically for those controllers. This connection is used in conjunction with the 6-Pin port connections.
| Pin 1 Data5 |
Pin 2 Data6 |
Pin 3 Data7 |
Pin 4 Data8 |