A link cable adapter for the WonderSwan which uses a USB-C cable.
The idea of this adapter is to have a cheap & DIY-friendly alternative to connect two WonderSwans together for multiplayer. The USB-C connector is only used as a connector here, it has nothing to do with an actual USB connection. You will easily destroy your WonderSwan, your computer (or whatever USB device connected) or both if you try to connect it to anything other. Do not try it, there is no point in it.
The WS LinkC is an adapter for the WonderSwan (Color) to use a USB-C cable to connect to WonderSwans together instead of the original proprietary one.
As the original link cable is crossed internally (and USB-C cables are not), this is done on the adapter. For this you need to bridge both jumper connections J12 on one adapter PCB (from here on called Device A) and J23 on the other (now called Device B).
Place the headphone connector to the very bottom of the WS connector (seen in landscape) to work properly when using without sleeve.
Never connect adapters which are set to the same jumpers. Never mix jumper settings on one PCB.
Ah, and I forgot one point: Never use this adapter to connect to a computer or other USB-C device.
The PCB needs to be ordered with a thickness of 1.6 mm.
| Reference | Value | Links |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIO1 | Vertical HDMI male connector (1.6 mm board width) | LCSC |
| USB1 | USB-C female connector | LCSC |
In order to make the connector better fitting, I designed a sleeve for the HDMI connector which "extends" it physically to a WonderSwan EXT connector. It's 3D printable, you can find the STL here in the repo.
Use the files and/or schematics to build your own adapter board at your own risk. This adapter works fine for me, but it's a simple hobby project, so there is no liability for errors in the schematics and/or board files. Use at your own risk.