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by tronicgr
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Anyone tried Zero LiPo ?
Replies: 3
Views: 4708

Re: Anyone tried Zero LiPo ?

Saw pimonori have something called Zero LiPo with enable pin and lower battery detection so you can shutdown the pi gracefully. A bit cheaper than the Powerboost 1000c in the UK at least. Ordered one up as they were cheapish, still think £2.50 postage is a swizz mind. https://shop.pimoroni.com/prod...
by tronicgr
Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Show-off Corner (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Thanos GB Zero build
Replies: 28
Views: 36231

Re: Thanos GB Zero build

Security monitor arrived. Opened it up and attached video to the pi through the usb type plug at the top. Whilst all connected to a separate power supply, everything works well. Tried to connect the pi to the 5v source I found on the board and the pi keeps restarting and something is emitting a hum...
by tronicgr
Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Oxidized Tip Refuses to Tin
Replies: 6
Views: 11564

Re: Oxidized Tip Refuses to Tin

Easy, get a new tip and use only leaded resin core solder (63/47). I leave the iron on for hours sometimes, never oxidised.

The lead free solder is bad for the tips.

Thanks
Thanos
by tronicgr
Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:50 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Share your custom slash screens
Replies: 6
Views: 6798

Re: Share your custom slash screens

I got mine, looks awesome! Thanks!
by tronicgr
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: Support (3d Printing)
Topic: Fitting the Pi Zero into a custom printed cartridge
Replies: 11
Views: 12354

Re: Help with SketchUp

A possible solution would be extending the cartridge, but I'm not sure how that would look like placed in the Gameboy..
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by tronicgr
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Support (3d Printing)
Topic: Fitting the Pi Zero into a custom printed cartridge
Replies: 11
Views: 12354

Re: Help with SketchUp

I did a mockup print to see if it's physically possible to fit the zero in cartridge. The zero seems a little thicker than the available space inside the cartridge. IMG_20160817_082903.jpg Also there is the issue of the outputs. As well. I don't have a connector to see the max distance we can place ...
by tronicgr
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: No cartridge but a 3d printer...
Replies: 19
Views: 16305

Re: No cartridge but a 3d printer...

I really want one of thems. I too have a black shell for mine. I almost broke down and bought a 3 dollar game with a black shell. Hehe But then again it doesn't have the engraved Gameboy Zero on it... lol. I made the top cover of super game girl with Carbon fiber too and looks awesome! IMG_20160817...
by tronicgr
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Show-off Corner (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: GBZ Work in progress FInished!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 21930

Re: GBZ Work in progress

Looks awesome!

Can you share the 3d print parts?

Thanks
Thanos
by tronicgr
Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: No cartridge but a 3d printer...
Replies: 19
Views: 16305

Re: No cartridge but a 3d printer...

Ok, finally had it print with Carbon Fiber PLA.
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Thanks
Thanos
by tronicgr
Mon Aug 15, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: Show-off Corner
Topic: Game Pie Advance
Replies: 52
Views: 43878

Re: Game Pie Advance

I was wondering the size of the LCD but read again the previous message...