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Virtual Boy Controller Extension Cable
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Now that the Virtual boy can be modded with the VirtualTap and plugged into a TV, the extremely short controller cable makes it very annoying to actually use. Mellott32 on the VB forums designed a set of plugs that you can use to make your own extension cable and it is awesome:
https://www.planetvb.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=41671#forumpost41671
Only problem is, the BOM is $10 for male pins, $10 for female pins, $10 for the cable itself, and $30 for a set of crimpers or the ability to solder them to the wires. Additionally, the end of the cable that connects to the headset is too fine detailed to reliably print with a regular .4mm FDM machine, so you probably need to get at least one part printed in SLS or SLA.
Since the VB uses standard VGA-style pins, I started looking around for other options and came across some DB9-to-RJ45 adapters. This has a nice little plastic shell and the pins are already attached to the leads. Technically, all you have to do is stick the
https://www.planetvb.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=41671#forumpost41671
Only problem is, the BOM is $10 for male pins, $10 for female pins, $10 for the cable itself, and $30 for a set of crimpers or the ability to solder them to the wires. Additionally, the end of the cable that connects to the headset is too fine detailed to reliably print with a regular .4mm FDM machine, so you probably need to get at least one part printed in SLS or SLA.
Since the VB uses standard VGA-style pins, I started looking around for other options and came across some DB9-to-RJ45 adapters. This has a nice little plastic shell and the pins are already attached to the leads. Technically, all you have to do is stick the
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