First ever GBZ!

[MadModder]

This is my first attempt at making something as sophisticated as a Gameboy Zero! I am having to do this in stages, a little at a time. I'll try to document my progress as I receive more and more components. Hope you all enjoy!

[MadModder]

First Post: I ordered the casing parts from Retromodding.com. The buttons are all SNES style rather than the normal Gameboy buttons for style and comfort. I based the color scheme on a Pokeball Oh, the fuzzy creature in my photos is my cat...she made it very difficult to take pictures because she kept trying to run away with my buttons
Included parts are:
-Clear red gameboy shell
-1 set clear SNES buttons
-1 set Black Clear SNES buttons
-2 sets black silicone pads with start/select buttons
-1 Glass GBZ screen

[Thump52]

Good Luck with your build, remember, if you need help search the forums or ask there's a lot of wonderful people here that will help, again good luck.

[MadModder]

Thanks! i will

[MadModder]

Update: I now have the Raspberry Pi Zero W and the rechargeable battery pack on order

[MadModder]

Update, just got the Raspberry pi in the mail today! Most of these updates for the time being will be me ordering and receiving parts.

[tinkerBOY]

Good luck with your build! You might want to consider a digital multimeter if you don't already have one. Great tool for checking voltage, connections and stuff.

[MadModder]

i got a cheap harbor freight meter that i use to check continuity. Most of my tools are pretty cheap but they havent failed me yet

[MadModder]

Minor update: Forgot to order a replacement RF shield, found one sold by Kitsch bent! surprisingly hard to find part...

[MadModder]

Update: Lots of parts ordered! got the micro usb breakout board, Gearbest screen, speaker, adafruit 1000 charger, jst cable power switch, volume wheel, usb port, and the tac switches on order! hopefully, everything will be here by the 22nd, that is when the furthest shipment is scheduled for delivery