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Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:26 am
by AngelRider
Hi guys, i am new to the forum and to the project, but i feel very determined to build a Gameboy Zero.
After taking some time to inform myself about the components and the build, i came across this piece in particular:
https://thepihut.com/products/adafruit- ... t-1a-1000c
Then i saw this on amazon:
https://www.amazon.it/SunFounder-Lithiu ... CRDW8B438Y
The circuit that comes with the 3800 mah battery is the equivalent (can be used instead) of the powerboost in the first link? I'm asking this question because i see that this component has the same output voltage, but 1.8 A Output current (which is greater).
Thanks for the help
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:22 am
by VeteranGamer
AngelRider wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:26 am
Hi guys, i am new to the forum and to the project, but i feel very determined to build a Gameboy Zero.
After taking some time to inform myself about the components and the build, i came across this piece in particular:
https://thepihut.com/products/adafruit- ... t-1a-1000c
Then i saw this on amazon:
https://www.amazon.it/SunFounder-Lithiu ... CRDW8B438Y
The circuit that comes with the 3800 mah battery is the equivalent (can be used instead) of the powerboost in the first link? I'm asking this question because i see that this component has the same output voltage, but 1.8 A Output current (which is greater).
Thanks for the help
you most porobably will be able to use it,
but do you really want to go down that route....
its about 4 times the size of the powerboost, more headache than its worth....
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:35 am
by AngelRider
Ok, thanks for the fast answer! I've seen this that can be useful for my purpose:
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
By the way, is the battery (in the amazon link) fine for the project? I was considering a 90 x60 x5 mm battery, but i dont really know how much space i can fit into the case. Any advices?
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:38 am
by cobramike
AngelRider wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:35 am
Ok, thanks for the fast answer! I've seen this that can be useful for my purpose:
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
By the way, is the battery (in the amazon link) fine for the project? I was considering a 90 x60 x5 mm battery, but i dont really know how much space i can fit into the case. Any advices?
I dont think so. You already have not that much room for putting in a pcb. But you can try
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:43 am
by VeteranGamer
AngelRider wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:35 am
Ok, thanks for the fast answer! I've seen this that can be useful for my purpose:
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
By the way, is the battery (in the amazon link) fine for the project? I was considering a 90 x60 x5 mm battery, but i dont really know how much space i can fit into the case. Any advices?
consider these batteries....
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2320
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-7V-4000mAh- ... Swo4pYaeo-
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:07 am
by silentjames
Hey, I'm using this battery from ebay, even from the same seller
It perfectly fits the battery case, you just need to remove all plastic and metal parts inside (which hold usual AA batteries).
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:43 am
by Holydohnut
I REALLY hope that's not how the seller ships them from China! With a tiny piece of masking tape over the positive wire!
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:03 pm
by VeteranGamer
Holydohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:43 am
I REALLY hope that's not how the seller ships them from China! With a tiny piece of masking tape over the positive wire!
dont worry too much... its not the only battery they ship, i'm sure they know what their doing....
i've bought a couple from them and there were no issues, the connections are covered well
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:21 pm
by AngelRider
Thanks for all the advices guys!
Re: Battery and powerboost for Gameboy Zero
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:33 pm
by ICMF
Holydohnut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:43 am
I REALLY hope that's not how the seller ships them from China! With a tiny piece of masking tape over the positive wire!
No, usually it's with a tiny piece of tape over each wire. And then the wires taped to the cell.