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by tinkerBOY
Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Variant Screen Wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 2242

Re: Variant Screen Wiring

Check my post about GearBest Screen 5v Mod which uses the same XL1509 chip.
by tinkerBOY
Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:27 am
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Battery monitoring help
Replies: 18
Views: 8791

Re: Battery monitoring help

You need to connect a battery for it to work properly.
by tinkerBOY
Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Battery monitoring help
Replies: 18
Views: 8791

Re: Battery monitoring help

Hey, I've tried my brand new Tinkerboy power switch I received on last friday. Well, it's a big fail :cry: :cry: I need to know if I'm wrong using it ! I tried to simply solder two wires from the powerswitch to the PP2 and PP5 (I tried on the GPIO too) of my pi 3A+, but when I plug the alimentation...
by tinkerBOY
Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Mushy buttons and input lag
Replies: 10
Views: 7136

Re: Mushy buttons and input lag

Or use a fine grit sandpaper to carefully scratch the contact pads.
by tinkerBOY
Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Battery monitoring help
Replies: 18
Views: 8791

Re: Battery monitoring help

Good luck! :) (bon chance! ;) - that’s almost all the French I remember from school) and make sure to show us how it turns out! :) :lol: Merci !! (thank you ;) ) And yes i took pictures during the development to create a post when i finish it. The PowerSwitch does not include any battery monitoring...
by tinkerBOY
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: Support (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Battery monitoring help
Replies: 18
Views: 8791

Re: Battery monitoring help

first off - you do not need helder's PSU if you already have Tinkerboy's PSU/switch. you would want one or the other, not both. Tinkerboy's includes a "safe shutdown" (a way to trigger software shutdown before cutting the power), Helder's doesn't. But, you are correct, Tinkerboy's switch does not h...
by tinkerBOY
Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: [FOR SALE] tinkerBOY PowerSwitch - Boost and Charge Module with Safe Shutdown
Replies: 5
Views: 6971

Re: [FOR SALE] tinkerBOY PowerSwitch - Boost and Charge Module with Safe Shutdown

PowerSwitch without the charging port.
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by tinkerBOY
Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:05 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: [FOR SALE] tinkerBOY PowerSwitch - Boost and Charge Module with Safe Shutdown
Replies: 5
Views: 6971

[FOR SALE] tinkerBOY PowerSwitch - Boost and Charge Module with Safe Shutdown

. . tinkerBOY PowerSwitch – 5V Boost and Charge Module with Safe Shutdown Features: 5.2v and up to 3A boost output. 1A charging and builtin micro USB port. Safe Shutdown for Raspberry Pi. Builtin slide switch. Overload / Short-Circuit protection. More info at: https://www.tinkerboy.xyz/product/tinke...
by tinkerBOY
Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:55 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: [FOR SALE] tinkerBOY Controller V3.0
Replies: 22
Views: 19010

Re: [FOR SALE] tinkerBOY Controller V3.0

MrErickson wrote:
Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:18 am
Any estimate when the next batch of charging/safe shutdown boards will be done?
PowerSwitch stocks are back! https://www.tinkerboy.xyz/product/tinke ... -shutdown/