This is my own design for an arcade type joystick using easily available components to a standard 9pin dsub connection - regular atari / c64 type

M3 brass inserts -

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Cell Phone Charger Strain Relief Cord Boot Wire Sleeve 8x5mm 20pcs

New Arcade DIY Kits Parts USB Encoder To PC China Sanwa Joystick + Red Buttons

6 ft Controller Extension Cable For SEGA MEGADRIVE GENESIS AMIGA ATARI CO