A lot of you know my work already but I figured I'd make an "official" thread here. I build harnesses for most arcade uses, particularly for Japanese cab and supergun users. You can check out my eBay listings here for a general idea: https://www.ebay.com/sch/arcade_signal/m.html
Every connector type out there has its own tool designed by the manufacturer to crimp that particular contact with repeatable results. I use only these official tools for the contact crimping, and these are checked for correct calibration. It's more work and more money spent, but I think if you're paying for a part, it shouldn't be built with the same amateur "universal" tools you can use to build it yourself. The result will look and perform factory made.
I started doing this because some of the prices for harnesses on eBay made my eyes bleed as a hobbyist. I'm committed to keeping prices reasonable, even for custom work which is at the same general cost as the typical items in my store.
At the moment I'm not building full JAMMA or control harnesses for cabs, as I have a day job and these are time consuming. I can build just about anything else you need using the following connector types:
Some examples:
Neo-Geo stereo connector $14
HAS/Minigun Konami 3P/4P $13
HAS/Parsec/Minigun/etc -> CPS1 sleeved $11
CPS2 -> Namco 246/256 unsleeved $10
Astro City to Mortal Kombat 2/3/4 unsleeved $11
Custom order example, total shipped was about $100:
Feel free to hit me up with your idea or request! I'm happy to share advice and information if you're building your own harnesses as well.
Every connector type out there has its own tool designed by the manufacturer to crimp that particular contact with repeatable results. I use only these official tools for the contact crimping, and these are checked for correct calibration. It's more work and more money spent, but I think if you're paying for a part, it shouldn't be built with the same amateur "universal" tools you can use to build it yourself. The result will look and perform factory made.
I started doing this because some of the prices for harnesses on eBay made my eyes bleed as a hobbyist. I'm committed to keeping prices reasonable, even for custom work which is at the same general cost as the typical items in my store.
At the moment I'm not building full JAMMA or control harnesses for cabs, as I have a day job and these are time consuming. I can build just about anything else you need using the following connector types:
- Amphenol/DuPont Mini-PV (AKA "DuPont connectors")
- Hirose/HRS DF1B
- JAE IL-G
- JST SM
- JST NH
- JST PH
- JST EH
- JST XH
- JST VH
- JST YL
- Molex KK 396/.156
- Molex KK 254/.100
- Molex MLX
- Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
- TE AMP Universal Mate-N-Lok
- TE AMP Mini-Universal Mate-N-Lok
- TE AMP PIDG Red
- TE AMP Economical Interconnect (EI)
- TE AMP Universal Power (UP)
- TE AMP Faston .187/.110 (Joystick/button connectors)
Some examples:
Neo-Geo stereo connector $14
HAS/Minigun Konami 3P/4P $13
HAS/Parsec/Minigun/etc -> CPS1 sleeved $11
CPS2 -> Namco 246/256 unsleeved $10
Astro City to Mortal Kombat 2/3/4 unsleeved $11
Custom order example, total shipped was about $100:
Feel free to hit me up with your idea or request! I'm happy to share advice and information if you're building your own harnesses as well.
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