Matt's first GBZ

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Matt's first GBZ

Post by 7415963 » Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:18 pm

This is the current progress on my first gbz mod

parts collected so far:
reproduction dmg case
bw screen
pi zero
extra buttons
mini hdmi to hdmi adaptor
speaker
amplifier
wifi dongle
volume wheel
headphone socket
usb socket
powerboost 1000c
usb sound
teensy lc
button pcb
3d printed screen frame ( http://www.thingiverse.com/download:2807895 )
3d printed cartridge to hold pi and powerboost
3d printed replacement for metal cover over cartridge slot
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i am still waiting on the following:
battery
usb hub
battery power meter
charging socket
power switch
screen cover

i have started assembling all the parts i have and here is the current progress:
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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by jb32647 » Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:38 pm

That is very nice looking, I like the contrast of the black buttons. Are you going to add a screen protector to it?
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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by 7415963 » Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:49 pm

i have a screen protector on order but that will be the last thing that i fit as i want to try and do a custom paint job on the case when i have all the parts and have finished modifying it.

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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by 7415963 » Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:08 pm

i have uploaded my custom parts to thingiverse for anyone that wants to use them

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2120643


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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by VeteranGamer » Sun Feb 19, 2017 5:35 am

great work....

like the extra 3d printed part, im also using one of the screen frames (aiming for a no hot glue build)

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like the look of the hdmi extenstion... hows that working out, and is it mini to full....


and how are you securing the top ..... glue or screws

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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by 7415963 » Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:51 am

hi, the hdmi is a mini to full swivel adaptor minus its case and i have not yet tested that part as i have yet to install anything on the pi as im currently away from a computer with an internet connection to download retropie to test it with.
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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by muniosi » Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:53 pm

The swivel adapter is a fantastic idea! Did it already come with all 19 wires soldered as seen in the picture? Or were they connected some other way?
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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by 7415963 » Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:23 pm

the hdmi adaptor is as it came just removed from its case.

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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by winnston84 » Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:22 am

Awesome that looks great. The HDMI swivel is just what i need for my build, as I'm mounting my pi in the same spot. Is there enough clearance between the test pads side and the 3D printed part for wires? I had mine flipped over as USB data, TV and Power wires are all connected on that side, and had the Pi on the opposite side to the cartridge as you do.

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Re: Matt's first GBZ

Post by 7415963 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:05 pm

nearly finished now all i need now is a power switch and the screen protector.
i may wait for the next run of the safe shutdown boards for the powerboost so i have just wired in a random switch for testing

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