Gameboy Pocket Color Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2023
- Here is a tutorial to build a Pocket Color based on Xipher's Method. This video is meant to supplement the tutorials already posted by Xipher et al. on UA-cam.
Other Pocket Color Tutorials:
• Building a Gameboy Poc...
• Game Boy Pocket Color ...
Parts
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Xipher's Button Repositioner:
www.zedlabz.com/products/pock...
Q5 IPS Display w/ HDMI Output:
www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Xipher's 3D Print Files:
www.printables.com/en/model/2...
Dutch Gameboy Modification Lipo Board:
www.tindie.com/products/dutch...
Angry Helder's DC Power Board:
heldergametech.com/shop/gbc/g...
GG_Custom's AUX board:
oshpark.com/shared_projects/3...
3.6 mm AUX port:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09WHZWR83?...
USB-C Female Port:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Gameboy SP Replacement Speaker:
funnyplaying.com/collections/...
900 mAh Lipo Battery:
retrogamerepairshop.com/colle...
22 µF ±20% 16V Capacitor:
www.digikey.com/en/products/d...
100 µF ±20% 4V Capacitor:
www.digikey.com/en/products/d...
1A, 50V SMD Fuse (you might need this):
console5.com/store/fuse-1a-50...
Barely getting into Retro handhelds to relive my childhood and was looking between the GB Pocket and the Gbc and just saw this video pop up and had to watch, Definitely something I won’t be attempting to try to do but, What an Amazing build you have there!!!👍And thank you for this Awesome video showcasing the build process!
Would love to have something like this one day!🙏
I'm glad you appreciate it! If you're interested in having one like this, or built similarly, send me an email and I can send you some quotes.
This was very detailed and very easy to follow! You make it look very easy too! Solid 10/10
This is the perfect gameboy
I’ll start by complimenting you for doing so cleanly with such care and even managed to get away with 5 second glue, your work blew me away even if it’s just adding boards to a board from 1998 :)
And it is the perfect gameboy, here’s why:
It is perfect in every prospect - HDMI, great sound, compatibility, greatest form factor,
I wanna do it, but something tells me I shouldn’t :)
Thank ya! If you want one built for you, you can reach me through my account email.
@@barrettlab84 thanks for the offer! :)
@@barrettlab84sorry if I’m blunt.. what’s your email? :D
That's hardcore. I love it.
For something a lot more simple, you can do the Boxy Pixel Gameboy Pocket Color. It's a bit thicket and heavier but it also fits a bigger battery.
For something not this antiquated, I'd just use one of Bucket Mouse's or Skimzor's PCB's and transplant parts to that. The boxy pixel shell is expensive, larger than a pocket, and iffy tolerances
That thing is expensive, heavy, and the carts stick up a bit which is a deal breaker for me
Wow! Nice build! This is very detailed and well put together.
I tried to be thorough; hopefully encouraging & allowing people to repeat what I've built
Knowing this mod is completely unnecessary and telling myself I'll never do it, I instinctively look down at my extra unmodded Gameboy color in a different way. If it could speak, it would be like "DON'T. EVEN. THINK. ABOUT IT.". Truth be told, I kinda want to do this mod now.
If the GBC is in good condition, I'd advise to leave it alone for the sake of preservation. If you're comfortable with hot air station, there are a handful of custom GBC motherboards that are in the form factor of a GBP. Otherwise, I'm glad that you're encouraged to try this out and good luck if you attempt to repeat this!
You could probably commission someone
Love the video, I have a GBC with the buttons pads damaged and I always wanted to do this mod. I'm not very good with soldering so I'm always scared and I couldn't find the parts. Thanks man, You did a very good job. Hoping if you can a more in depth where I can find the parts.
In the description is a list of parts and sources!
There are more modern methods now to perform this mod. The Gameboy discord server has an active discussion about a method that transplant GBC parts onto a new board. Investigate that method as well if particulars of this method seem daunting
I also speak to Xipher and told me the same thing. He recommended the Natalie The Nerd poco method.
What a nice guide and such a nice build. Thanks a lot for the shout out.
This video has been my go-to reference as I try to do the same build with a color motherboard that had no sound. Thanks for making it so clear and streamlined!
My big question for you is about the trace near the D-Pad (6:20): if that trace was ultimately severed, could you solder a wire from VOUT and P2VSS to make it still work? (Not the most elegant solution, but that's not a concern)
Thank you! I tried to be thorough and concise. Yes, you can bridge those two test points, but the better solution would be to remove solder mask around the severed trace with a scalpel and have a smaller jumper wire. This would let the test points remain as they are.
Ive done a very similar mod to this a couple times now - no aux socket and added an audio boost. You can juuuust about fit a 1050mah battery in there with some extra trimming and a smaller charging board.
I had trouble with the charging at first and had to fix a 51k smd resistor to the female usbC socket ... without it most chargers wouldn't work and its potentially quite dangerous.
Did you have this problem?
It really stumped me as xipher and others never mentioned this. Scary thinking you've made a mistake after every single little detail and then back tracking to figure out what went wrong.
Looking into adding a power indicator (if it'll fit!)
Love the video btw 🤌 really clean soldering work! Pocket form factor with gbc functionality and modern screen is, imo, the ultimate gb mod.
NEVER FORGET THE AUX CABLE
Dang i had that one and n64 controller that same color,i want them again someday
Atomic purple is the superior color
Beautiful video and an even more incredible mod. You know you’re very talented at your craft when it looks easy enough to replicate…I know that wouldn’t be the case. As someone interested in starting to mod/solder old handhelds, is there a mod you recommend starting with that would be a great way to get your foot in the door/any advice you’d give first timers in the modding scene?
Flattering! I will answer your question in few parts:
a - Your first project should be more of a tear-down of something that doesn't work and no one cares about. An example would be an old keyboard from a thrift store. Buy a decent temp-controlled soldering iron, flux, & tweezers and practice either removing parts or replacing them. This should get you up to speed on being familiar with the quirks of your iron and how much finesse is needed.
b-for first mods, gameboys are rather straightforward. Installing an IPS or ITA screen kit is very straightforward. Replacing/supplementing DC power board would be a great 2nd project. GBC's and GBA's are the simplest to tear apart/put-back together. The alternative recommendation would be Raspberry Pi projects.
c- Advice:
-be patient and don't force anything. If the technique is correct, the part should be easy to place/remove while the board is not being cooked by the soldering iron. USE FLUX
-if something isn't coming off easy, back off and let it cool down for awhile. If you keep gnawing at some part using the iron, you'll fry that part.
-all parts look the same when hot or cold.
-Using a multimeter is a must-have tool to answer "why does it not turn on?"
-Generally, things don't become unfixable, they become outside of your skill-set/finances to fix
@@barrettlab84 thank you so much for this wealth of information, it really does mean a lot! I’ll start checking out some things to tinker with!
I always loved this mod, combining the best of both worlds. I have a question I need to ask. Is there a way to contact you directly.
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Hi! Is that the EZ Flash Jr or Everdrive that you put in at the end? And does it fit into replacement cases??
It's a MBC3 flash cart by Insider Gadgets:
shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gameboy-2mb-32kb-fram-mbc3-with-rtc-flash-cart/
And the cart flasher:
shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gbxcart-rw/
It allows the flashing of one game onto it at a time. It can be reflashed to other games that have the same memory compatibility (a compatibility chart is found on the website). It fits into original cart dimensions and the aftermarket cart was bought here:
retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/gbc-accessories/products/high-quality-game-boy-color-replacement-cartridges
@@barrettlab84 Awesome thank you!
I wished I still had mine, it was also clear like that one. I left it on my porch and it went missing. Stolen more likely
😊
It sucks that xipher stopped production on the boards since hes quitting the modding scene, but I’ve heard the Natalie the nerd POCO boards are way easier to install, it just needs to cut the board in half however
Natalie's are less fickle, as they expedite the modding of the lower half of the board rather than selectively hack away. The superior method would be to transplant all of the parts to a new mobo (like N64Freak's or Skimzor's boards), but they require a most steady hand & confident microsoldering skills. They also require more specialized tools which would increase the total budget of the project if starting from scratch.
I like Xipher's & Natalie's method as it has the potential to revive what could be a destroyed Gameboy due to corrosion/damage.
my brother in Christ, what kind of flux are you using for that silky smooth heat spread?
I gotcha
ChipQuik NC191
a.co/d/hU505D4
Solder is 60:40 Sn:Pb
Iron is generally set to ~300-320 °C. Colder for the smaller components; hotter for the larger.
Man i wish i could buy that
Contact me at jmb096@uark.edu
what are those sticks you're using to solder?
If I understand your question correctly, they are wire of 60:40 Sn:Pb solder. I straighten it out to make it easier to handle.
@@barrettlab84 thanks
Where can I find the usbc 3d model?
All the parts can be found in the video's description
Watching you do all the shell modifications using flush cutters, craft knife and file may have stopped me buying a Dremel for my next project 😅
I seriously considered a Dremel for some cuts, but I knew that if I sneezed I'd do more damage from a slipped hand than if I was using hand tools
After waiting for parts for so long and messing with the screen of several of these I never want to touch a gameboy again
Its modded DSi XL for me from now on
These are fickle to work on, I'll agree with you on that. I do loath tinkering with the DS's due to the several tiny ribbon cables that's inside them
@@barrettlab84 I have completely disassembled and assembled DSi 3DS and new about 15 times and they all lived so I'm more confident with that
Also price was not insane like the gameboys and performance is more impressive to me
The gameboy screens I got was really bad and after so much effort they still don't work it's disheartening
I'm looking forward to a "Nintendo 2DS XL - 3D" mod one day.
Better form-factor of the 2DS XL but with a 3D display put back in.
Now that would be an impressive mod. You'd have to chisel away at the 2DS XL shell and I can foresee some 3D printing support parts. In concept though, seems achievable
why
The GBP & GBC are devices that have not aged gracefully. This was created as a show of what can be done to modernize the console. Now both the HDMI & Lipo mods are not necessary, the IPS kit does revitalize the unit. As for fitting inside a GBP shell, some, myself included, prefer the GBC's hardware but find the ergonomics of the GBP more comfortable/portable.
bruh u can get the same thing with the GBA
Almost. Primarily you lose form factor and screen resolution with a GBA. Of course with modern nodding kits, USB-C, HDMI, and Q5 displays are hardly uncommon anymore. This method is antiquated. Before, to fit a GBC into a GBP, you'd chop the entire board in half and merge the top of the GBC to the bottom of a GBP. Ultimately this is a niche, passion project
Wow, nice but a lot of work. Too much in my opinion.
Убил две консоли и собрал какой-то мусор🤮