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by doro44
Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Show-off Corner
Topic: Custom raspberry pi gaming handheld
Replies: 3
Views: 3516

Custom raspberry pi gaming handheld

Hi guys, just wanted to show off my take on the RPI zero gaming. I have designed my own single sided PCB for for the handheld. I have etched using the toner transfer method. After couple of tries I finaly got good looking PCB that can be easily fitted with all necessary components. I did use chargin...
by doro44
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Battery from battery pack
Replies: 3
Views: 3695

Re: Battery from battery pack

Hi, yes you can. I have a powers system from usb powerbank and it works like a charm. The battery in there was only 2000mAh, so I just bought 4 14500 (1100mAh)batteries and connected them to the powerbank board. All works. It is charging and it is providing enough power. I am not saying that every p...
by doro44
Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: First GBZ screen help
Replies: 8
Views: 5845

Re: First GBZ screen help

Hi, with regards to image exhibit A - just connect +5V vcc to the pin on the right of the picture. I have drafted it on the attached image
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I have exact same driver board
by doro44
Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Not working USB on Rpi zero W? No problem :)
Replies: 0
Views: 1560

Not working USB on Rpi zero W? No problem :)

For all you guys with broken USBs on your Raspberry PI Zero W - this guide will help you to use your raspberry pi zero W in your GBZ project even without working usb. Mine Rpi zero W works, I only have not functioning USBs, not sure what happened. I have tried a lot of tricks and tips, but none of t...
by doro44
Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Arduino Nano instead of Teensy?
Replies: 7
Views: 5652

Re: Arduino Nano instead of Teensy?

dude, forget teensy. Use GPIO instead. Its pretty straight forward. Yes, yes like I said: I'm using the GPIOs for the buttons already. However, the Raspberry doesn't sport a ADC, so connecting a joystick (which does anything other than on/off) isn't possible without a teensy or the likes. Btw, I te...
by doro44
Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Arduino Nano instead of Teensy?
Replies: 7
Views: 5652

Re: Arduino Nano instead of Teensy?

dude, forget teensy. Use GPIO instead. Its pretty straight forward.
by doro44
Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Collecting information on alternative displays - please contribute
Replies: 706
Views: 753594

Re: Collecting information on alternative displays - please contribute

Hi guys i need some help with my screen I probably messed it up but maybe not It seems the backlight is working the screen turns white but cant get any video what sould i do??20170729_201348.jpg Hi, I have this exact issue right now, and unfortunately after disassembling the lcd panel I have found ...