The Great Search – DE-15 PC Game Port connector with Screwlock Standoffs #TheGreatSearch @Adafruit @DigiKey
On this week’s Great Search (video), we’re on the hunt for a super-retro component: a connector that will match up with PC Game port connectors like you had on your old 486dx with a Sound-Blaster 16.
We’re looking for something through-hole, right-angle, with 2 rows of sockets. We also want the li’l 4-40 hex standoffs that are used to secure the joystick to the connector. Let’s see whether we can find it in stock on Digi-Key!
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