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SNES Retro-C Cable Information

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For modders who are interested in making your own USB-C to SNES cable, here's all the information you'll need. This is not a full guide by any means, but this contains all the information to get you started!
This cable, if wired according to these specifications, will be compatible with RetroSix SNES controllers. See the Connection Table at the bottom to see where each wire must go!
Supplies
﻿12 Pin USB C Male Header﻿
﻿550 Paracord﻿
﻿Color heat shrink﻿
SNES Extension Cable
Diagrams
USB-C Male Header Pinout (Rear Side)
USB-C Pinout Full (Connector View)
SNES Male Connector USB-C Pinout
Source: igorkromin.net
USB-C to SNES Pinout Schematic
Connection Table
SNES Pin
USB-C Pin
USB-C Letter Code
5V
VBUS
A4, B4, A9, B9, VCC, V+
Clock
TX1-, TX2-
A3, B3
Latch
RX1-, RX2-
A10, B10
Data
RX1+, RX2+
A11, B11
GND
GND
A1, B1, A12, B12, GND, G

Updated 30 Nov 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Supplies

Diagrams

USB-C Male Header Pinout (Rear Side)

USB-C Pinout Full (Connector View)

SNES Male Connector USB-C Pinout

USB-C to SNES Pinout Schematic

Connection Table

SNES Pin	USB-C Pin	USB-C Letter Code
5V	VBUS	A4, B4, A9, B9, VCC, V+
Clock	TX1-, TX2-	A3, B3
Latch	RX1-, RX2-	A10, B10
Data	RX1+, RX2+	A11, B11
GND	GND	A1, B1, A12, B12, GND, G