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Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:55 am
by rodocop
So I have finished this one a few weeks back, just forgot to post a showoff thread.

This one is using TinkerBoy's v3 AIO board, 3.5" composite screen, white buttons, shell, and screen glass from retromodding, a generic power boost module and a 3500Mah battery. Pretty standard parts, nothing special. I really like the color though, and HoolyHoo's stormtrooper theme adds a nice little touch too.

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Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:10 am
by Jparker85
Is that all you need for that build with the Tinkerboy 3.0? I am looking to build my first one and trying to figure out what parts I will need.

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:30 am
by rodocop
Jparker85 wrote:
Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:10 am
Is that all you need for that build with the Tinkerboy 3.0? I am looking to build my first one and trying to figure out what parts I will need.
Let's see, all you will need in addition to tinkerboys board (it's not too much)

-Raspberry pi
-Battery
-Power boost module and micro usb breakout or some other type of plug for charging.
-gameboy shell
-buttons/silicone membranes (ABXY, LR, Dpad)
-speaker
-3.5" screen
-glass screen cover
-cartridge (if you choose)
-Volume wheel (if you choose)
-Extra USB port (if you choose)

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:30 am
by correia5022
18 builds? Omg... i havent even finished my 1st.. lol
having problems with usb hubs :(

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:30 pm
by KonnorJ
correia5022 wrote:
Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:30 am
18 builds? Omg... i havent even finished my 1st.. lol
having problems with usb hubs :(
Really no need for a usb hub anyways, PWM/I2S sounds, GPIO controls and usb for external usb.

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:13 pm
by rodocop
yeah, out of 18 builds I have only used one USB hub, and that was back when the pi zero W was not a thing. So I needed extra usb for a wifi dongle, as well as external USB. Never used one since.

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:29 am
by correia5022
KonnorJ wrote:
Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:30 pm
Really no need for a usb hub anyways, PWM/I2S sounds, GPIO controls and usb for external usb.
Is i2S pcm5102 dac a good choice? Easy to configure? Did anyone used it?
What about battery monitor, what options do i have?

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:27 pm
by KonnorJ
correia5022 wrote:
Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:29 am
KonnorJ wrote:
Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:30 pm
Really no need for a usb hub anyways, PWM/I2S sounds, GPIO controls and usb for external usb.
Is i2S pcm5102 dac a good choice? Easy to configure? Did anyone used it?
What about battery monitor, what options do i have?
Use adafruit i2s amp, and ads1015 for battery monitor

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:15 pm
by correia5022
KonnorJ wrote:
Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:27 pm
Use adafruit i2s amp, and ads1015 for battery monitor
I would use adafruits amps, but i have a bunch of mono amps here already :( that's why i thought using the PCM mentioned above, and use the amps.
I bought those ads1015, any direction or info on how to wire it (using a generic/bangood power supply) and what to do/install on pi0?

Thanks for your and robocop's help so far!!

Re: Rodocop's 18th GBZ

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:13 pm
by rodocop
Ads wiring seen here. If using a dpdt switch you can have 5v ang battery voltage go through the switch. This diagram only shows a spst switch.

https://i.imgur.com/hlruelz.jpg