Update: this post talks about how to reduce noise by using a shielded cable for grounding video as well as some other tips. I'll update this post as I learn more and try other techniques.
Hello SudoModers, I'm new here!
This Community is inspiring in how much you fine folks share and help each other. Reading many guides, posts and now lurking in the Discord has answered many questions.
My GBZ progress so far:
I am thirsty for more knowledge! After recently discovering wermy's gameboy zero project, I quickly ordered most of the parts and have begun assembling things.
1. Screen works on 5v; Rewired this Version 8 screen and it's mostly done being installed, just need to hot glue in place
2. Get Retropie playable; Setup Pi Zero W, wifi, ssh, Retropie, roms
3. Basic buttons work wired pcb + installed Adafruit-Retrogame; Used a cheapie basic button PCB and very carefully soldered directly to the Pi Zero W's GPIO pins based on prerunnerseth's excellent post/guide and Adafruit-Retrogame so the GPIO to pcb, setup retropie so the buttons work and games are playable
My GBZ problems right now:
Problem 1: Screen is noisy, mostly in the bottom half. Do I have other options besides buying an $80 640x480 screen that's essentially a Retina screen?
Problem 2: Button holds don't work as expected, like Princess jump in Super Mario 2. This could be because I don't have all the buttons wired like XY/LR and so Retropie is giving me weird shortcuts, but holding buttons doesn't work as they should.
Are my solders OK?
Any help or pointers to offer so I can better debug or understand these two issues would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading!
-Red
