Super gun edge connector cover

[Neodogg]

I have a Sega Boardmaster and a Sigma Raijin supergun. How hard would it be for someone to make a fingerboard cover for the male edge that connects to the SG? Calipers at the ready...

 

[skate323k137]

Do you mean something like this?

https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads/jamma-edge-caps.7658/

 

[Zepherino]

I'm not sure if you mean you want to protect the connector edge, or have a housing for the PCB since it and the wires that are soldered on are kinda exposed when connected to the supergun. If it's just the edge, the JAMMA edge protector link that was posted should be easily resized to fit.

For something that protects the PCB while plugged in, that might be a bit more difficult. I don't think the PCB doesn't have holes or anything that you can mount on.

 

[Neodogg]

https://imgur.com/a/Dzg6Y0y
I should have been clearer, the male end of the harness that plugs into the SG. I’ve got a couple hoods for a jamma harness but they are too big.

 

[Zepherino]

The issue I mentioned before will be a challenge. Since there are no mounting holes on the PCB and it's covered in traces to the very edge, there isn't really an easy way to create a cover that can securely connected to the PCB. Friction fit wouldn't work since it may damage the PCB over time/use and expose traces, and the only other way I can think of is to secure the housing to the wiring instead. That also isn't ideal since you'd be tugging on the wiring, and by extension the solder joints, every time you remove the PCB from the slot.

One rather inconvenient way to a solution is to recreate the PCB yourself in CAD and have it fabricated with someone like JLCPCB. That way you can have mounting holes included, and a cover can be easily made. It's a lot of work for just a cover though...