I am new to arcade joysticks and I’d like to get a Hori RAP 4, not sure the exact model yet. I’d like to wire this thing for NEO GEO (db15). My plan is to buy quick connect wires and solder them to a NEO GEO cable with the appropiate NEO GEO db15 connector. If I’m correct, the joystick is a Hayabusa. How do I find the correct connector with wires for this joystick? Also, is there a known scheme for wiring joysticks for using the internal PCBs and “straight wiring” for use on a NEO GEO system simultaneously? I’m willing and able to solder in switches, if that becomes necessary.
For the lever-PCB wiring, you’re looking for this:
Having the wiring go to a PCB and a “straight wiring” is as straightforward as it goes. Just connect everything to both the PCB, and to your DB-15 at the same time. Just make sure you never have both cables plugged in at the same time to two separate platforms.
Also keep in mind that, if you’re doing a DB-15 plug for Neo-Geo, you’ll be running 15 wires out of the joystick casing. Make sure you plan out where that’s going to come out of from your casing.
By that token, I would HIGHLY recommend the UD-USB DB-15:
made by our own fellow member @undamned.
Would save you A LOT of headache and trouble.