Talk to me about Nintendo Egde connector setup

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I have a DK Jr and I'm wanting to know what I need to do to use the edge connection instead of the individual connections, I would like to install two boards in the same cabinet if I can use the edge connection rather than the others.

Thanks..
 
The easiest way would be to find a DK3 harness, and swap it out. Other than that, I have heard rumors that an adapter for the little connectors to edge connector was in the works, but nothing ever became of it.

Best of luck with your project!!!
 
I just built a JAMMA adapter for testing DK boards on my bench using the edge connectors. Since I am not using a 20EZ on my bench, I have connectors coming off the adaptor to an inverter board, then back to the adaptor. I then learned from others here that I needed the 10-pin cable between the two boards for it to work using the edge connector. Everything works fine now...
 
I just built a JAMMA adapter for testing DK boards on my bench using the edge connectors. Since I am not using a 20EZ on my bench, I have connectors coming off the adaptor to an inverter board, then back to the adaptor. I then learned from others here that I needed the 10-pin cable between the two boards for it to work using the edge connector. Everything works fine now...

That makes sense, I was wondering how the other board got its power.. I've never seen one with the edge setup.

I can't believe nobody has made an aftermarket harness for this application, seems like it would be a hot seller to me.
 
You could put a jamma harness in the cab in place of the original one and use a jamma adapter. Like Mod said you still will need the rainbow cable going from the cpu board to the video board. You will need to install a switching power supply I believe.
That is the way mine is.
I would only do this if you can't find a DK3 harness like Jow stated.
Here is couple pics on my DK.
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The easiest way would be to find a DK3 harness, and swap it out. Other than that, I have heard rumors that an adapter for the little connectors to edge connector was in the works, but nothing ever became of it.

Best of luck with your project!!!

Nothing ever became of it? Tell that to the whopping 3 people who actualyl bought them...
 
You could put a jamma harness in the cab in place of the original one and use a jamma adapter. Like Mod said you still will need the rainbow cable going from the cpu board to the video board. You will need to install a switching power supply I believe.
That is the way mine is.
I would only do this if you can't find a DK3 harness like Jow stated.
Here is couple pics on my DK.

Do you use a Jamma switcher ?
 
Do you use a Jamma switcher ?

Yes I used that "shitty":rolleyes: Jammaboards 6 in 1 switcher in the DK.
It is mounted under the coin box.
I haven't had any problems with the switcher.
I used a couple relays to cut the -5v to the slots,that require it, when they are not powered.
 
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