[KB-029] How do I connect a 5-pin joystick to the X-Arcade Build Your Own (BYO) wiring harness?

Product: Tri-Mode PCB / Build Your Own Kit | Platform: All | Confidence: High

Answer:

The X-Arcade Build Your Own (BYO) wiring harness uses common ground wires; to connect a standard 5-pin joystick, one ground wire should be connected to the joystick's ground pin and the four direction wires connected individually. This internal wiring logic facilitates the integration of standard joysticks with the BYO harness. Cutting or permanently modifying the wiring harness of a Build Your Own (BYO) kit renders the product non-returnable.

Evidence: Support thread 2025-07, keywords: BYO harness, 5-pin joystick, common ground, wiring logic, joystick integration, return policy, hardware modification, splicing wires