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 The linked parts are only references; feel free to use any compatible hardware or to edit the sketch to suit your hardware. No affiliate links.
 - [Arduino Pro Mini](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CSK6FWSK)
 - Microswitch to reset the Arduino
-- [PS2 controller extension cable](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07WT6RH72) (you'll need to cut off the female end of this cable to solder its wires to the Arduino)
+- [PS2 controller extension cable](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07WT6RH72) (you'll need to cut off the socket in this cable to solder its wires to the Arduino)
 - [0.96in display](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CFFB62F4) (optional)
 ## Diagram
-![A diagram showing how to connect a PS2 controller female connector and peripherals to an Arduino Pro Micro](pinout.webp)
+![A diagram showing how to connect a PS2 controller socket and peripherals to an Arduino Pro Micro](pinout.webp)
 ## Note on Flashing
 Flashing the XInput library makes the Arduino unresponsive to further flashing. In order to flash new sketches, you'll need to manually reset the board. You'll need to perform steps 4-6 on every flash as long as you have the Arduino configured for XInput. Find more information about this [in the readme of the Arduino XInput library](https://github.com/dmadison/ArduinoXInput_AVR?tab=readme-ov-file#upload-warning-and-instructions).
 1. Wire a switch between GND and RST to act as a reset switch