Veteran's 3rd "THE ULTIMATE CUSTOM BUILD"

[VeteranGamer]

Hi VeteranGamer,

Great build! Any chance of posting stl files for the mounts of the shoulder buttons in the screw holes?

+1

https://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic ... 858#p52477

There are reasons why I haven't shared certain items....

If you search my previous build post, I have shared this requested item in there (and also given the reason why I wasn't comfortable sharing it)

Happy hunting....

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[Shocke]

Hi VeteranGamer,

Great build! Any chance of posting stl files for the mounts of the shoulder buttons in the screw holes?

+1

https://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic ... 858#p52477

There are reasons why I haven't shared certain items....

If you search my previous build post, I have shared this requested item in there (and also given the reason why I wasn't comfortable sharing it)

Happy hunting....

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Thanks for the info Veteran! Some how missed them when I checked out your other builds. Thanks for the awesome write ups, they are really helping with my first build. Also this great community!

[Vis_Existence]

I am in the process of replicating your build as it just so clean! Amazing job. One question I am having trouble identifying what the USB hub is or what variation I can purchase. Also the 3.2 screen looks like it doesn't have a driver board? Any help would be appreciated.

[VeteranGamer]

I am in the process of replicating your build as it just so clean! Amazing job. One question I am having trouble identifying what the USB hub is or what variation I can purchase. Also the 3.2 screen looks like it doesn't have a driver board? Any help would be appreciated.

the hub i used was a 4 port hub i got off aliexpress for around $1 (which was cut in half)

i'd recommend to get and use this hub instead...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-B-2-Po ... 2749.l2649

its been used by another member (you can see how small it is)

https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... =10#p51416



the board i used on my screen was from a 2.4" ili9341 screen (if you read my post a link to all the info is there)

i also posted a link for an alternative board that should be used (on the previous page)

but here it is again....

https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/zUNmnlLF

a guide how to connect it....

https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2312



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[Vis_Existence]

Thanks for the advice, its tied up a couple of loose ends for me. Been reading through every version of your guides and building a parts list, from multiple sources.

Got most of it now, so now working out wiring diagrams. and LOTS of research.

Raspberry Pi Zero W
Nintendo Game Boy DMG Button PCB Controller Board Common Ground Zero Pi RetroPie
Clear White Gameboy Replacement Housing DMG + Tools
I2C ADS1115 16 Bit ADC 4 channel Module with Programmable Gain Amplifier 2.0V to 5.5V for Arduino RPi
Tower Lighthouse Coloured LED Emmiting Diode 2mm White Red Green Blue Yellow [Blue]
1pcs 3.2 inch 18P SPI TFT LCD Screen without Touch panel ILI9341 Drive IC 240*320
Safe Shutdown v1.0 BG
GB Classic Volume Switch for Game boy for GBA GBC Motherboard Potentiometer
MJTEK Mini External 3D USB Sound Card 5.1 Channel Audio Card Adapter 3.5mm Speaker Microphone Earphone Interface for PC Computer
Power Strip for GBZ Project
3-7V-Li-Battery-Mini-USB-To-USB-Power-Apply-Module-5V-1A-Charge-Module
10Pcs 3.5mm Headphones Stereo Audio Socket Jack With nut 5 Pin GH HL
4 Port USB 1.1 High Speed USB HUB Laptop PC Slim Smallest Mini LB
KYNAR WIRE - WHITE - 5 Meters / 15 Feet - Xbox Wii PS3 360 Mod Modding Wrapping
KYNAR WIRE - RED - 5 Meters / 15 Feet - Xbox Wii PS3 360 Mod Modding Wrapping
KYNAR WIRE - BLACK - 5 Meters / 15 Feet - Xbox Wii PS3 360 Mod Modding Wrapping

I have a Powerboost 500 (want to upgrade to 1000) a LiPo SHIM as well as the 3-7V-Li-Battery-Mini-USB-To-USB-Power-Apply-Module-5V-1A-Charge-Module. So looking into which option works best for me. I still have a couple of bits to buy.

[Vis_Existence]

Veteran, another question. Do you have a full wiring diagram for this build as I am following this in part, and filling in the gaps with your instructions and similar builds.

https://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic ... 261#p12261

Cheers

Vis

[VeteranGamer]

I am following this in part, and filling in the gaps with your instructions and similar builds.

theres really no gaps to fill in.....

its fairly straight forward.....

take the image of the finished build from the inside as a foundation and follow the information i've already provided.....




you'd first want to connect up the screen (as its power directly from the Pi)
(the instructions for that can be found here)

https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2312


and heres a post giving more information about the screen.....

https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=4302


once thats working you can hook up a common ground pcb
(instructions can be found here)

https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57
https://learn.adafruit.com/retro-gaming ... s-software


and for reference, i've already provided which GPIO i used




the audio is also straight forward, i've already provided a diagram for that
(which also covers the USB hub and the Power supply, as well as the USB sound card, Amp, Headphone socket & Volume wheel )




more info about the headphone socket can be found here

https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=4436


and if you gonna have one of Camble Safe Shutdown boards (recommended)
(he has a diagram for it in his sales post)
https://sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2348




and if you wanted to add additional LED





and one thing i highly recommend is that don't start putting everything into the Gameboy case/shell, until all the components/parts have been tested and are working....
i see people rushing to glue things in, and then wondering why certain things aren't working....


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[Vis_Existence]

Thanks a lot for the information its really helping me understand the build. I admit I am a complete noob with electronics as this is my first ever build. its coming along nicely with all the help.

Vis

[Nicode70]

This is so beautiful!

Any chance that you could share how you made the Super Raspberry Pi logo on the front?

[Merlin]

Hi I'm new,I'm surfing around to grab all the precious info on this wonderful forum to know how to make my own gbz...(or at least I hope...)
impressive and clean build here like the previous two!
Which of the 3 lcd screens is your favorite and after testing 3 different types which you suggest to use?