[WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by marcoboy » Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:31 pm

Now the LEDs have been glued into their cozy little nooks... :)
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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by marcoboy » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:08 am

Today:

1. Installing the "distributor board" for the common, red, green & blue.
2. Soldering the LED leads to the board
3. Installing the "DMG+I2C" board from Kitsch-Bent
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And finally showing off the nice illumination through the silicone buttons, WOOHOO!!! Really happy with the results :)
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ps. two of the LEDs were damaged while being soldered so make sure that you have enough spares if doing this kind of SMD stuff... I got 100pcs strip from the roll they use in the assembly lines...

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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by muniosi » Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:32 pm

Those buttons look sweet! Can't wait to see it all put together.
I've just finished my milk.

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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by GB3 » Wed May 10, 2017 8:10 pm

Wow, those LEDs look fantastic! Can't wait to see how this project turns out :D

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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by marcoboy » Tue May 23, 2017 10:58 am

FINALLY!

The LCD arrived after three months!!! First one got returned to the sender before it even left China :(

And now I have the "HD" 640x480 screen installed on the case. Notice how snugly it fits between the case's sides. Not a single mm extra room.

I also drilled (well... manually twisted with a step drill bit until I hit approx. 11-12mm mark) the holes for the 3rd and 4th front face buttons and installed/glued the Sudomod button wells...

So glad to be back in the saddle!
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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by marcoboy » Thu May 25, 2017 2:42 am

Today I drilled holes for the power indicator leds (a drop of clear clue on the holes should keep it "neat" and "safe"):
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Then I installed the charging circuit inside the case and tested the power :) Everything working on the charging circuit!
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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by marcoboy » Thu May 25, 2017 10:59 am

Battery being installed on top of the charging circuit:
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Installing some "stereo" speakers:
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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by RarinImp » Thu May 25, 2017 4:23 pm

Amazing looking build thus far. Cannot wait to see the end results

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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by Le Nerdarto » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:44 am

just awesome!!!
keep going!

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Re: [WIP] Yet Another Raspberry Pi Game Boy Zero type thingie

Post by DieselDummy » Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:38 pm

Was this ever finished?

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