First GBZ

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MrErickson
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First GBZ

Post by MrErickson » Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:02 pm

Finally got my Gameboy Zero put back together and into working order. I had it assembled before Christmas but found I had somehow put a large scratch on the composite screen and didn't notice until after having it assembled. So I pulled it all apart and ordered a new Composite screen, you can't really see it in the pictures but I've modified several GB Cartridge models I've come across to hollow them out and add holes for tactile switches so i can move my Composite screen button board to the Cartridge slot. I'm still trying to sort out why my safe shut down isn't behaving but I'm sure that is just something I'm doing.

Parts list

Helder 2.0 AiO Board
Raspberry Pi Zero W
Powerboost 1000c
BW Screen variant 8
Camble's Safe Shutdown
ErikGee's L/R button board with soft Tactile buttons.
3500 MAH battery
GBZ Glass screen
various 3D printed parts
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Overall I'm pretty happy with the build/rebuild and have learned a ton especially about modifying various 3D models in TinkerCAD which makes me curious about a more in-depth modelling option. All the better my boys have taken an interest and my oldest has done enough extra chores to get parts of his own and we've begun assembling his own GBZ.

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Re: First GBZ

Post by lasercatz » Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:13 am

Nice job. I did a similar thing with my screen controls, but sticking out the back. My six year old is also very intrigued with the project but not quite into playing games yet.

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Re: First GBZ

Post by MrErickson » Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:19 pm

lasercatz wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:13 am
Nice job. I did a similar thing with my screen controls, but sticking out the back. My six year old is also very intrigued with the project but not quite into playing games yet.
I got mine more interested initially by playing on my regular Retropie hooked up to my TV. My boys adore the old SNES Mario Kart. My niece asked about me building a GBA form factor handheld for her as well.

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