Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT in a Donkey Kong Cabinet

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Is it possible to connect a Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT joystick to the original microswitches in a Donkey Kong/Nintendo cabinet? I realize it's a modern joystick, but I would be interested in using it if it's possible. Thanks!
 
I think what you want is to use a JLF in a DK cab, by connecting the JLF harness to the existing Nintendo wiring for the original joystick microswitches?

In that case, the simplest, least destructive method would be to crimp some male quick disconnects of the correct size onto the leads of the JLF harness and connect them appropriately to the female QD's of the existing Nintendo wiring.

I believe they are .187 QD's, but someone please fact check me on that one.

^This is all assuming the JLF physically fits. If the stock JLF mounting plate doesn't line up with the stock Nintendo joystick bolts, a Kowal universal mounting plate/adapter may get you to where you need to be.

If that's not what you're wanting to do, then please clarify. As you specifically stated it - pulling the original nintendo microswitches off of the original nintendo joystick and somehow meshing them with the JLF TP-MA PCB assembly, no that is not possible. The Sanwa JLF microswitches are not lever microswitches and are soldered to the TP-MA PCB assembly.
 
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Thanks for the reply, to clarify, I do not own an original nintendo joystick, but I do have the original wiring harness. I want to connect my JLF to the original nintendo wiring harness which is subsequently connected to my DK Jr PCB. It does fit well, I have it in the cab right now.
 
Okay, yeah some male qds on the sanwa harness should connect it right up to the original harness. Just have to verify the qd size and probably order online. Not sure what kind of electronics stores you have near you but with radio shacks closing, finding unique connectors locally is proving impossible in this part of the world.

Please provide an update once you achieve your goal. I for one would like to see the outcome.
 
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