Even this is going to be a limited solution anyway... you can only sand those pins so many times before they wear away.
Even this is going to be a limited solution anyway... you can only sand those pins so many times before they wear away.
I got the first sample batch from Simple Jet's manufacturing process.
Out of 20 pins, 20 of them did not function at all. I ran some continuity tests, and the entire top row was not contacting with the cart connections. I shared this info with them, gave them an NES to test with, and a naked SMB cart.
Back to manufacturing again.....
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That's disappointing, though its nice to hear progress is being mad towards a better connector.
Thanks for the update =)
Well it's good to at least see an update on this. How hard can it be to make a good connector?
My solution is to take the connector out and mount it in backwards. I believe I had to cut off some plastic tabs and put a couple of coins underneath the connector before screwing it down, but I never have to worry about the zif socket anymore. It's like plugging your cart into a top loader with a tight connection. It's been great for about 3 years now...and its had the top off the NES the whole time.
-Rob
The moral is, don't **** with Uncle Tim when he's been drinking!
See 'New 72 pin manufacturer' thread I'm starting, fo new info...
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