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RCEU530-reArcade
new Arcade PCB with autofire
reArcade is an all microswitch drop-in replacement PCB for the Arcade joystick.
Added is the possibility of an autofire using a 555 timer.
Microswtich in firebutton - in case you don't want to modify the original pcb.
In order to use autofire, a new cable is required which supplies 5v.
The long arm microswitch needs to be bent 90deg, 1.5cm from where it enters the house, then +1.1cm from there approx 105deg. You may need to test it by trial-and-error.
BOM
4x Microswitches with regular size arm eBay.
1x Microswitch with long arm eBay.
1x 1x7 pin male pinheader.
Optional Autofire
1x on/off switch
1x SMD 0805 Resistor 33k
1x SMD 0805 Resistor 4k7
2x SMD 0805 Capacitor 10nF
1x SMD 555 timer
1x Joystick cable with 5v (min 7 wire cable, DB9 female, 1x7 pin female connector 2.54mm - or just get a finished extension cable on ebay).
