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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

  • ๏ปฟ12 Pin USB C Male Header๏ปฟ
  • ๏ปฟ550 Paracord๏ปฟ
  • ๏ปฟColor heat shrink๏ปฟ
  • SNES Extension Cable

Diagrams

USB-C Male Header Pinout (Rear Side)

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USB-C Pinout Full (Connector View)

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SNES Male Connector USB-C Pinout

Source: igorkromin.net
Source: igorkromin.net
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USB-C to SNES Pinout Schematic

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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