Johweb's build (WIP)
Johweb's build (WIP)
Hello everybody.
First of all, I'm sorry if I make mistakes when trying to speak/write in english. Feel free to correct me when needed !
OK, let's talk about my project. As many of us, I want to build my own Gameboy/Pi.
This is the parts list I'll use (I'll update it as soon as possible) :
1/ received parts
Raspberry Pi Zero
Gameboy DMG empty shell
640x480 lcd screen
prs-tech 4 button PCB
silicon pads
screen surround from Dominator
powerboost 1000C
Li/Ion battery pack
power strip from Helder
safe button switch from Camble
wheel potentiometer from an old pc cd-rom drive
headphone jack input from an old pc cd-rom drive
HDMI to VGA converter with audio output
2/ waiting for
a few more plastic buttons
28mm 1W 8ohm speaker
PAM8403 audio amp
First of all, I'm sorry if I make mistakes when trying to speak/write in english. Feel free to correct me when needed !
OK, let's talk about my project. As many of us, I want to build my own Gameboy/Pi.
This is the parts list I'll use (I'll update it as soon as possible) :
1/ received parts
Raspberry Pi Zero
Gameboy DMG empty shell
640x480 lcd screen
prs-tech 4 button PCB
silicon pads
screen surround from Dominator
powerboost 1000C
Li/Ion battery pack
power strip from Helder
safe button switch from Camble
wheel potentiometer from an old pc cd-rom drive
headphone jack input from an old pc cd-rom drive
HDMI to VGA converter with audio output
2/ waiting for
a few more plastic buttons
28mm 1W 8ohm speaker
PAM8403 audio amp
Last edited by johweb on Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:08 am, edited 4 times in total.
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
First week-end to work on my build.
I had to play with my Dremel, to make place for the screen.
This screen fit almost perfect in the case, I'm happy !
But I had to remove screws support... The only two support left are the blue-colored on my picture... OK, first problem, I have to think about how to have a real nice close for the upper part of the case...
I'll think about it later, but if any idea, you're welcome !
Then, I just dropped the PRS-tech PCB and the screen PCB to see how everything fits... I know I'll have to unsolder the white connectors. Anyway, the screen board fits well too in the case, but I may be in trouble later because it's hudge.
Before making more, I prefer to wait for some other parts, to see exactly wher I'm going...
I had to play with my Dremel, to make place for the screen.
This screen fit almost perfect in the case, I'm happy !
But I had to remove screws support... The only two support left are the blue-colored on my picture... OK, first problem, I have to think about how to have a real nice close for the upper part of the case...
I'll think about it later, but if any idea, you're welcome !
Then, I just dropped the PRS-tech PCB and the screen PCB to see how everything fits... I know I'll have to unsolder the white connectors. Anyway, the screen board fits well too in the case, but I may be in trouble later because it's hudge.
Before making more, I prefer to wait for some other parts, to see exactly wher I'm going...
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
do you have a spare CD/DVD drive from an old, say WINDOWS 95/xp computer? i got my volume wheel from that AND a Headphone jack, desoldering stuff like that is easy and saves money
(im talking about one of these [LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-CRX220A1-5 ... 2548.l4275] )
(im talking about one of these [LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-CRX220A1-5 ... 2548.l4275] )
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
That's a really great idea ! I'll try to find this stuff, I may have that somewhere in my house...Ninjameep wrote:do you have a spare CD/DVD drive from an old, say WINDOWS 95/xp computer? i got my volume wheel from that AND a Headphone jack, desoldering stuff like that is easy and saves money
(im talking about one of these [LINK: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-CRX220A1-5 ... 2548.l4275] )
And for closing the upper part of the case, I think I'll hot glue one of these :
Next work : next week-end...
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
Or maybe I'll try this way Not yet decided...johweb wrote:[And for closing the upper part of the case, I think I'll hot glue one of these :
- alien0matic
- Posts: 102
- Joined: Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:20 am
- Has thanked: 15 times
- Been thanked: 23 times
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
Never mind, it was just an idea...
No update of my build because I wasn't home last week-end. I'll just update the received parts this week.
No update of my build because I wasn't home last week-end. I'll just update the received parts this week.
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
I've updated my parts list. I received the screen surround, the powerboost. I found an old cd-rom drive from wich I took the wheel potentiometer and the headphone jack input. I also received the battery, but it was too large for my project. So I bought a new one (part list is updated). The actually received one will be used to test and then, I'll use it on another project...
Re: Johweb's build (WIP)
OK, I did a few more... I was very happy this week to receive my hdmi to vga converter.
First, I rounded the X and Y holes, for a better look, using this tool :
And this is how it looks now : I 3D printed the button wells and it fits well ! (sorry, no picture...)
I also tried to 3D print two little pieces to help closing the case as Cannikin did. But it was crap. I lost a lot of time trynig this...
I put the screen into the case, and had a test with the hdmi to vga converter : Got it working !
After a few settings : Don't worry about the scratches, there's still plastic protection. It will be ok when I'll remove it.
Then I wanted a sound test : It's working fine, I've tested with the linux command "speaker-test". Couldn't try with a real game because no controller was wired...
So, you may say "the converter will be too big to fit into the gameboy !". You're right. So I plan to hack it, keeping only the pcb/ I know I'm looking for difficulties, but that's fun, no ?
The black wire isn't soldered but everything's working. Should I leave it like this ?
First, I rounded the X and Y holes, for a better look, using this tool :
And this is how it looks now : I 3D printed the button wells and it fits well ! (sorry, no picture...)
I also tried to 3D print two little pieces to help closing the case as Cannikin did. But it was crap. I lost a lot of time trynig this...
I put the screen into the case, and had a test with the hdmi to vga converter : Got it working !
After a few settings : Don't worry about the scratches, there's still plastic protection. It will be ok when I'll remove it.
Then I wanted a sound test : It's working fine, I've tested with the linux command "speaker-test". Couldn't try with a real game because no controller was wired...
So, you may say "the converter will be too big to fit into the gameboy !". You're right. So I plan to hack it, keeping only the pcb/ I know I'm looking for difficulties, but that's fun, no ?
The black wire isn't soldered but everything's working. Should I leave it like this ?
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest