4-player adapter for Commodore 64 based on the Protovision design.
Added features:
- ESD protection
- 5V output for active joysticks like optical switches, auto-fire, converters etc.
- Standard connector distance for support of joystick switchers, NES/SNES converters etc.
- Cover made of PCB. No 3D printed parts.
- Reset switch
- Compact vertical design
Bill of materials:
| Definition | Manufacturer | Manufacturer PN | Case/Package | Quantity | Designator | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAP CER 100nF 50V X7R 0805 | Yageo | CC0805KRX7R9BB104 | 0805 | 1 | C1 | Digikey |
| RES ARRAY 10K X4 ISOLATED 1206 | Yageo | YC164-JR-1310KL | 1206 | 2 | RN1, RN2 | Digikey |
| SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 160GF SMD RA | Panasonic Electronic Components | EVQ-PUA02K | 4-SMD | 1 | SW1 | Digikey |
| TVS DIODE 6CH UNIDIR. 6.1V 8-SOIC | STMicroelectronics | ESDA6V1U1RL | 8-SOIC | 2 | D1, D2 | Digikey |
| IC MULTIPLEXER 4 X 2:1 16-SOIC | Texas Instruments | SN74LS257BDR | 16-SOIC | 1 | U1 | Digikey |
| CONN D-SUB MALE PLUG 9POS R/A TH | Assmann WSW Components | A-DS 09 A/KG-T2S | 9-TH | 2 | P3, P4 | Digikey |
| 805 Series 2*12 Pin Card Edge Connector | - | - | 24-TH | 1 | J1 | Aliexpress |
| Aluminum column post M3*6mm | - | - | - | 4 | - | Aliexpress |
| Black Stainless Steel Flat Allen Cap Screw M3*4mm | - | - | - | 6 | - | Aliexpress |
| Black Stainless Steel Flat Allen Cap Screw M3*12mm | - | - | - | 2 | - | Aliexpress |
| neat 4-player adapter PCB | - | - | - | 1 | - | JLCpcb |
| cover PCB | - | - | - | 1 | - | JLCpcb |
Gerber files are available HERE for the PCB and HERE for the cover PCB.
Below are the ordering parameters for JLCpcb. Add the PCB remark for the cover or they may cut away part of the PCB graphics. I usually confirm the production file to make sure.
Parameters for the PCB:
PCB Thickness: 1.6mm
PCB Color: Black
Surface Finish: HASL (or lead-free HASL)
Via Covering: Tented
Parameters for the cover:
PCB Thickness: 1.6mm
PCB Color: Black
Surface Finish: HASL or LEadFree HASL
PCB Remark: "There is silk on copper on purpose on the PCB art. Please do not cut away silk on copper."
Interactive HTML BOM for help with soldering.
The pins of the D-SUB9 connectors need to be cut shorter so they don't protrude through the PCB. They can then be soldered flat so the pins don't touch and scratch the C64 case.
Connect the PCB and cover with screws and columns. Use the longer screws for the edge connector.
neat 4-player adapter by Pasi Lassila is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
