chiz's GB Pi2

[chiz]

@Tamasco
Yes. If you'll check my build pics, I used JST connectors with varying number of pins, e.g., 2-pin, 4-pin and 8-pin connectors, so I can remove them at whim. Using these JST connectors, I'm able to separate one side/half of the shell from the other and even have the ability to use a different shell with different screen, controller, speaker, etc. This allows me to test or replace a component easily.

Picture below shows the diff. JST connectors that I used for my build.

[chiz]

Replying to @steelnation248 inquiry:

Nice placement! I might have to try something more elegant like that. Hah

What battery did you use on your project?

I used the 2500mah lipo from the credit card sized power banks I have, which fits great in the battery bay.

Here are some from Amazon:
1. GYMLE branded
2. Kolumb branded

Very cool! They look to be the perfect size.

Did you just remove the outer plastic housing to reveal the battery and the red/black wires?

No. I had to do the following:
1. add a battery protection circuit (see pic below)
2. add a JST connector to fit the PB 1000C battery connector

[Robots86]

Hey chiz

Any advice on removing ports? I removed the ethernet by basically snapping it off piece by piece. Im worried about this method on usb because i dont want to break it and im not having any luck trying to desolder. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated

[chiz]

The ports are among the hardest to desolder. Since I don't intend to salvage the ports, I just cut the the metal that my cutter can reach so I can lift them off the board. Once they're out of the way, I desolder the remaining metal and lead off the board.

[GnobarEl]

[spoiler="front"][/spoiler]

How did you get that nice black curve on the glass?

Thanks.

[chiz]

How did you get that nice black curve on the glass?

Thanks.

First, it's not glass. It's the the plastic cover that came with the BW Backup Camera Screen. I used Elmer's Painters Opaque Paint Marker to make that curved line at the bottom.

[Aiolia33Fr]

HELP!

Hi Chiz,

I need your help please.
About the audio part.
I have connected speaker, audio jack and poser amp like Wermy's tuto but I am lost with the wheel and the USB DAC.
Could you draw the wiring on my picture please.
Thank you.

[Fleder]

HELP!

Hi Chiz,

I need your help please.
About the audio part.
I have connected speaker, audio jack and poser amp like Wermy's tuto but I am lost with the wheel and the USB DAC.
Could you draw the wiring on my picture please.
Thank you.

B works pretty well.
[spoiler="Method B"][/spoiler]
[spoiler="Full Wiring"][/spoiler]

[Aiolia33Fr]

HELP!

Hi Chiz,

I need your help please.
About the audio part.
I have connected speaker, audio jack and poser amp like Wermy's tuto but I am lost with the wheel and the USB DAC.
Could you draw the wiring on my picture please.
Thank you.

B works pretty well.
[spoiler="Method B"][/spoiler]
[spoiler="Full Wiring"][/spoiler]

Thank you Fleder

[chiz]

Thanks for the rescue @Felder didn't have the time to make a diagram but yours is great!

@Aiolia33Fr
I have my wiring pretty muck like method A that Felder posted bit I suggest you try method B as well.