Sega Saturn connector on PSU , need to identify and buy some - Page 1
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author: einhander
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2022, 01:44:32 pm
content: hi members , I am looking for a connector that is on a Sega Saturn PSU. I need to buy about 10 units , I've tried looking on Digikey/RS Australia/Element14 without luck. I believe they carry them only my search isn't accurate enough.So I've taken some photos (see links) and hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.Quite simply pins from the Saturn's motherboard go through the connector when the PSU is lined up and pushed down.chat soonhttps://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8463/nLHyAy.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/6787/poYKMW.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/9408/R5Vb9w.jpg

author: taste_tester
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2022, 08:02:04 pm
content: What led to the burnt pin on that connector?It's a normal JST connector intended for power usage.You will find it's a separate pin and housing configurationIt looks like a JST VHR combined with a JST SVH-21T or something like that.

author: einhander
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2022, 08:00:59 am
content: hi taste_tester , quite simply i followed a guide about 10 years ago where to get 5 volts from for a Sega Saturn modchip. I recently got a blue transparent shell and realized how messy and unprofessional it is. So i am looking to replace all of the connectors in my Saturns (about 10)i had a good look around Digikey/Element14.....etc with your suggestions and it is a step closer to what i need , but not exactly. I have desoldered the connector and taken 2 more photos (links below). Btw there is a replacement PSU for Saturns that are available to buy , my point is they use the same connector so they must be a off the shelf part.https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8674/eIbuTI.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/3323/QBCYGJ.jpg

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2022, 05:50:34 am
content: Quote from: taste_tester on July 06, 2022, 08:02:04 pmNope. VH is a wire-to-board, and JST doesn’t make a board-to-board in 3.96mm pitch.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2022, 05:55:53 am
content: Quote from: einhander on July 07, 2022, 08:00:59 amMolex KK 396, bottom-entry header. Probably 0009484059 (tin) or 0009483054 (gold) or a clone thereof.

author: einhander
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2022, 06:22:01 pm
content: hi tooki , i just read your reply and wow. I punched it into digikey and it looks awesome , looks like you nailed it. I have purchased 5 and I'm eager to get them. I'll keep everyone posted on my results.......

author: einhander
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2022, 03:44:04 pm
content: hi guys I'm back , yesterday I received a parcel from digikey and eagerly opened it up. I lined up the Molex connectors with the original Saturn one and its pretty much spot on. So I soldered it in which was easy and then married the PSU with the MB.It went through really nicely , i'm pretty stoked with the outcome. I would like to say thank you to taste_tester for getting the ball rolling and the importance of my issue , also tooki who nailed the perfect part which was not easythanks guys , what was quite a problem is now solved......

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2022, 04:03:03 pm
content: Glad it worked out for you! It’s nice you can keep that piece of somewhat rare-ish hardware running.

author: einhander
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2022, 04:19:30 pm
content: thanks tooki you've been awesome , much appreciated help from you.

author: AXOLOT
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 12, 2024, 07:26:13 pm
content: Hi, I have the same problem with the power supply for my Sega Saturn. I've been looking for information about that 5-pin component for days and after a lot of searching, I found this post. I've looked for the part with the information Tooki mentioned, but I find several options. Einhander, would it be possible for you to share the link to purchase the part?Thank you very much.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2024, 08:31:59 pm
content: The numbers I gave areexact part numbers. There are no “options” other than choosing which store to buy it from. (And choose the finish to match the finish of the mating connector; do not mix tin and gold!)Copy the part number, put it into DigiKey, mouser, Farnell, or whoever you like to order components from (but not Amazon or eBay or AliExpress) and you’ll find it. Or use octopart.com to see who has it and at what prices.