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by RetroTeacher
Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: BW Variant Screen Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 4236

Re: BW Variant Screen Problems

Thanks for the reply! Tried your recommendations, moved the red wire up a pin so it was in position 3, removed the ground wire going from pin to ground, removed the white wire (never had it hooked up to pi, was just still on screen board), still getting too much power draw from the screen. Desoldere...
by RetroTeacher
Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: BW Variant Screen Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 4236

BW Variant Screen Problems

Ok, so my first build I was using a gear best screen, got everything and mostly fully working, but damaged my screens ribbon. So had to chuck that, and ordered a BW screen off amazon. I have tried a 5v conversion I found and the screen turns on, shows a test pattern and AV1 in the corner, but then g...
by RetroTeacher
Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Gearbest Variant 5v Conversion Help
Replies: 4
Views: 5032

Re: Gearbest Variant 5v Conversion Help

Thanks! I couldn't find this when I searched. Will try it out later today and let you know.
by RetroTeacher
Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Gearbest Variant 5v Conversion Help
Replies: 4
Views: 5032

Gearbest Variant 5v Conversion Help

Hey Gang,

I just got my gear best screen in the mail after a lot of eager waiting (took awhile to arrive) and its a variant I have not seen before on the guides. Can anyone offer any help for making the 5v conversion? Thanks!

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by RetroTeacher
Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Screws for DMG Case
Replies: 0
Views: 2867

Screws for DMG Case

Hey All, I bought an aftermarket case from kitsch-bent (love the square shape for the added room!) but it did not include screws to hold together. I found that the screws are M2 6mm, was wondering if this might work to hold the shell together and attach my button pcb. My local hardware stores dont c...
by RetroTeacher
Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Interest Gauging
Topic: [Gauging Interest] DIY Safe Shutdown Kit (for PowerBoost)
Replies: 23
Views: 27590

Re: [Gauging Interest] DIY Safe Shutdown Kit (for PowerBoost)

I would love this for my build since I missed out on your original board pre-order!