This is a blog entry that will describe how to create your own USB-C to Gamecube cables, compatible with Handheld Legend's ProGCC kit, GCU controller, JunkFoodArcade, Frame1 and B0XX controllers.
Equipment
- 28 AWG 5 Core Wire w/ Gamecube Port
- Alternatively, use old Nintendo Gamecube cables.
- Third party cables and extensions are also usable, but they have dubious quality.
- 12 Pin USB-C Male Header with Port and Housing
- Hot glue or electrical tape.
- metal ferrule (3/16" OD, 1/4" Length),
- heat shrink tubing
Pinouts
Gamecube End
Use a multimeter to test for continuity between the points on the Gamecube port and the wires attached to it. There should be no more than 5 wires, and the grounds might be connected together (but more often should be separate to associate different voltage rails).
USB-C
Most USB-C headers have 6 pads exposed on one side, and the power and Ground pads are exposed on the other side.
The Gamecube port's Data pin goes to B11. The Gamecube port's 3.3v pin goes to A2.
Cable Steps
1.
Slide the USB-C housing on to the cable.
2.
Strip back the cable on the USB-C end.
- Minimum stripped length is 10mm.
3.
Strip each individual wire on the cable.
- Common ground or other redundant wires can be twisted together.
4.
Tin the stripped wire ends and the necessary pads on the USB-C port.
5.
Solder the wires to the port.
- Be careful not to bridge any of the pads together.
6.
Slide the front piece of the USB-C housing over the front of the connector, then fill the back of the USB-C port with hot glue to secure connections.
- Alternatively, use electrical tape.
7.
Slide the other part of the housing along the cable up to the back of the USB-C port, to meet with the front part.
8.
Secure the housing to the cable with a metal ferrule.
9.
Add heat shrink over the connector.
- Instead of a heat gun, use a hair dryer or a lighter to shrink the tubing.
