Adding USB-C to Game Boys

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  • Опубліковано 23 вер 2021
  • Finally got around to making this video about USB-C! These boards from ‪@makho‬ and @MartinRefsethHDR are perfect for adding to Game Boy projects.
    HDR's v1 (the main one from this video): oshpark.com/shared_projects/u...
    HDR's updated version (I recommend these): oshpark.com/shared_projects/7...
    Makho's: oshpark.com/shared_projects/Q...
    Also Makho's (these use the same USB-C connectors): oshpark.com/shared_projects/M...
    Each one of these has instructions on their OSH Park page, but the main USB-C connector is this one: www.lcsc.com/product-detail/U...
    Makho's first one uses these: www.arrow.com/en/products/e81...
    These are the resistors to use: www.lcsc.com/product-detail/C...
    Let me know if you have any questions! :)
    Tools and supplies I use:
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    Flux: amzn.to/3QJ2Yrr
    Solder wick: amzn.to/3OG7u81
    Hot air station: amzn.to/3QNP736
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    JIS Screwdriver: amzn.to/3NiFsOR
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    Wire: amzn.to/3NgeUOg
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    Metal spudger: amzn.to/3btL3Vb
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  • @-HDR
    @-HDR 2 роки тому +9

    Glad to see that people found a use for the breakouts :)
    Edit: the resistors seem to be the wrong value, the linked ones are 5.1 Ohm's the resistors should be 5.1K Ohm for the two CC lines, those resistors won't really matter unless you want to use certain usb c cables (C to C)

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому +3

      Whoops, fixed the link to the correct ones. But yeah, thanks for making these! I've used them in a ton of projects already lol

    • @tspooner01
      @tspooner01 Рік тому +1

      Hey where can I get some of those USB boards? The links in this video are not working anymore.

    • @TaxedoKamen
      @TaxedoKamen Рік тому

      @@tspooner01 Did you ever get a reply on this or find an alternative?

  • @VA475
    @VA475 2 роки тому

    I've been waiting for this moment! Thank you so much! 🙌

  • @nostalgiaflipnfix
    @nostalgiaflipnfix 2 роки тому

    Great to see a new video from you! Solid work

  • @spa2damax
    @spa2damax 2 роки тому +5

    Great job on the editing/ presenting and keeping things concise with this one! I have really enjoyed the ASMR aspect of your voice and methodically talking through different fixes more slowly before. But this style is great too and maybe more algorithm friendly.

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm sure I'll still make videos the old way too, but this one I wanted to be quicker and more informative. Appreciate it :)

  • @Boannski
    @Boannski 2 роки тому +1

    Insanely dope man! I cant believe someone like you exists! Bring back the old school with the new!

  • @RGmodsitalia
    @RGmodsitalia 2 роки тому

    great video as always Brother!!

  • @travelingduo7523
    @travelingduo7523 2 роки тому +5

    Hey, nice work. I would recommend you using flux when soldering. It would tremendously help when tinning the small pads as the solder will stick to them ways easier.

    • @hamsterwolf
      @hamsterwolf 2 роки тому

      was just about to say this myself. this would be very hard for people newer to soldering flux just makes everything so much easier.

  • @retrorestored
    @retrorestored 2 роки тому

    Nice vid! I gotta start installing USB-C in all new mods, it’s becoming the new standard.

  • @manickvelu2047
    @manickvelu2047 2 роки тому +1

    i don't have a gameboy but i absolutely love watching you solder and do stuff to a gameboy XD

  • @Alex-lp6bg
    @Alex-lp6bg 2 роки тому

    One word: Awesome

  • @SamuraiNetwork
    @SamuraiNetwork 2 роки тому

    welcome back!

  • @NoobingPro
    @NoobingPro 2 роки тому +1

    Remember to use flux on the board when desoldering to help aid in the removal of the charging port then use some soldering wick to remove any excess solder on the board once you’ve done that you can follow his next steps and dont keep the soldering iron on the board for too long!!

  • @cljoe35
    @cljoe35 2 роки тому

    Yay he’s back again!

  • @swide2750
    @swide2750 2 роки тому

    new vid kewl

  • @aaronjesseaguilarhughes3517
    @aaronjesseaguilarhughes3517 2 роки тому

    Alright, y’all converted me from lipo. Thanks Sean and Martin!

  • @Flafex
    @Flafex Рік тому

    Nice video! If I don't have batteries inside, can I play with it just connected on the wall

  • @Astravall
    @Astravall 2 роки тому +1

    Well i'm not an expert in soldering ( it is quite a while since i last soldered something) but i feel like using flux would help greatly with your soldering.

  • @robert_wolf6989
    @robert_wolf6989 2 роки тому

    Hey Sean I'm using a nimh charging board to charge 2 AA nimh batteries. So after I charge them fully. The light turns off and while that's great, for some reason when I unplug it and plug it back it starts to charge ALL over again for another hour or so is that normal with these nimh boards?? Or did I get a faulty one? Thank you for the video, very informative!

  • @Dallen9
    @Dallen9 2 роки тому

    Almost for fun I'd of made the USB C port work as a Gameboy share data cable as well. looks like you could just used the to data lines on the little board to add to the data link cable connecter that way you have option when wanting to trade pokemon or do multiplayer things with gameboy without having to hunt for data link cables but Amazing little set of kit there.

  • @gbaker9000
    @gbaker9000 2 роки тому

    hey have you already done a video on those blue boards with the usb c already on there?

  • @AndrewWendling
    @AndrewWendling 2 роки тому

    Nice! Do you have a reference for where the wires solder to on the other board? Def want to try this :)

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому

      I do! Check out my other video on Rechargeable Batteries :)

  • @donmoore8612
    @donmoore8612 2 роки тому

    Do they have complete boards available in usb female so there’s less for me to solder /mess up. Like perhaps the ones you put together but pre built ?

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому

      Hmm there might be a modder out there who would be willing to put some together, but I’m not sure where to get any high quality ones like these pre-built unfortunately.

  • @renestermann4944
    @renestermann4944 2 роки тому

    Hallo Sean, i have a question maybe you can help me. I am new into this gameboy repair thing. I figgured out, that i can use nintendo speaker to repair a broken gameboy speaker, a nice expierience.
    My question now: can i use something else from the nintendo to repair a gameboy?
    Thx for your videos and help.
    Greetings from Germany ✌🏼

  • @filippoturrin4384
    @filippoturrin4384 2 роки тому

    Are these better cause more little and can fit better on the shell without much trimming or cause of performances?

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому +1

      Yep! They're perfect for Game Boy projects because of their size and they're super high quality.

  • @-DontTrip-
    @-DontTrip- 2 роки тому

    Would this power the Gameboy without any batteries? Or is it just to charge up the batteries?

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому +1

      You could set it up to power a Game Boy with it, but the main idea is for charging batteries. If you're using the charger board shown in my other video, it gets very hot so that one is not ideal for playing and charging batteries at the same time.

  • @prottentogo
    @prottentogo 2 роки тому

    Why don't you use some blu tack or something to secure that little board in place? I would freak out working on it that way. 😅

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому

      That's a great idea! I have one of those second hand things with little grippers, but sometimes I'm lazy and just do it lol

    • @prottentogo
      @prottentogo 2 роки тому +1

      @@esotericsean Yeah these things aren't that great. With big and hot soldering blu tack maybe will get nasty, but for small stuff like this it's ideal.

  • @RIP123
    @RIP123 2 роки тому

    Does this work with the gameboy advance sp?

    • @justagro2534
      @justagro2534 Рік тому

      The GBA SP is already rechargeable.

    • @RIP123
      @RIP123 Рік тому

      @@justagro2534 Uhh yeah, but it doesn't have a USB c port . _.

  • @joefernandez6043
    @joefernandez6043 2 роки тому

    U should make some copies & sell some that be awesome to buy

  • @Mark-lf8ze
    @Mark-lf8ze 2 роки тому

    What charging board are you using here?

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  2 роки тому

      I've been using the TP4056 for a while now, but that one only supports LiPo, so I switched to using these NiMH charging boards (that also support LiPos): www.aliexpress.com/item/4000038198260.html

  • @BChart781
    @BChart781 Рік тому

    Just a heads up, the osh park links in your description are broken

    • @esotericsean
      @esotericsean  Рік тому

      Thanks for letting me know! I’ll look for updated links and update it

  • @ZackMuffinMan
    @ZackMuffinMan 2 роки тому

    Hi!

  • @GormGear
    @GormGear 2 роки тому

    4:59 wife boss music starts

  • @pronoy91
    @pronoy91 2 роки тому +2

    Aside from the general lack of camera focus, soldering without flux was gut wrenching to watch. Otherwise, cool mod & I don't even have a Gameboy