Apple ii plus secured joystick cable

Hi, just wanted to share an idea I did for a recently resurrected Apple ii plus joystick cable.

The cable I bought online that runs from the motherboard 16 pin IC socket to a DB9 out the back wasn't secured in any way. I was a bit worried about holding something in my hand that is mechanically connected to the motherboard without any strain relief. I looked at some options online but opted to make one instead.

So I purchased a 16 pin socket ribbon cable connector, ribbon cable, strain relief, and a db9 connector.

I also designed a clip for the back case:

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Here's what it looked like printed:

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And installed:

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Now if I get over zealous on choplifter, I won't damage the board or adapter :)