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NES connector: revised boards are on the way.
We found an unwanted short in the earlier PCB, revised the board, and plan to assemble the new parts next week after the boards arrive for testing.
An unwanted short turned up in an earlier NES connector board prototype, so I updated the board design before moving forward. The revised fabrication files passed the design and copper checks, and new boards are on the way.
Once the boards arrive, I plan to assemble the new parts during the week of October 12 and continue testing the connector in a real NES. Physical testing is already underway; final tests on the revised board and tray remain pending. I will share the final results as they come in.
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