1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by mark memory » Thu May 18, 2017 9:40 am

BadBert wrote:
Thu May 18, 2017 1:48 am
Any tests done on the pixels? :)
Well, its been a bit since I had some time for the project. Lately I have been modifying the cart reader, soldering that, and now I am adding all my wires to a good Pi Zero.

I did test the image I had against another Pi I have on my TV. I couldn't tell that I was missing anything. All of the games I tested were centered and none of the items were cut off the screen. When I SSH into the Pi none of the scripts run off screen either. So far so good!

Cartridge reader modifications:

Got these from Ebay, and I am not sure, however think it is the GBA reader from a DS, the 'Cart 2' slot as he called it. Had to trim a fair bit off the sides to sneak it in there with the way I have to route the HDMI adapter.
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As you can see I broke a pin off... Turns out there's a ton of extras that you can push out and move to the needed spot.

Soldered up
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And laying in there...
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I actually broke the reader in the photos and had to go to my back-up (Good thing I got 2!). I will snap some more photos tonight and get some more work done.

Thanks!

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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by BadBert » Thu May 18, 2017 11:15 am

Looking good!!!! thanks for the info
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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by mark memory » Mon May 22, 2017 11:18 am

More updates. I keep moving forward, then going back to correct things... lol

The card reader completely disintegrated so I had to make use of my spare.
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Here it is with my notes visible with the PP #'s
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Here's the power boost all wired up with the switch
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Testing...
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And here's the charge port wiring.
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turns out I have to go back and fix the nice plug I made for all those wires in the corner... and the power strip is not needed anymore.

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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by BadBert » Wed May 24, 2017 3:32 am

looks good :D
keep up the good work :)
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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by cobramike » Wed May 24, 2017 3:51 am

Just give you a headsup. You can make the pcb smaller from the screen. Then you have more room. But for the rest a nice build. Greets Mike
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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by BadBert » Wed May 24, 2017 5:07 am

cobramike wrote:
Wed May 24, 2017 3:51 am
Just give you a headsup. You can make the pcb smaller from the screen. Then you have more room. But for the rest a nice build. Greets Mike
any pictures to explain? :)
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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by cobramike » Wed May 24, 2017 5:15 am

Yes when i am back home ill sent the pics. I now this because i orderd one 1up 2017HD gameboy.
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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by cobramike » Wed May 24, 2017 11:23 am

BadBert wrote:
Wed May 24, 2017 5:07 am
cobramike wrote:
Wed May 24, 2017 3:51 am
Just give you a headsup. You can make the pcb smaller from the screen. Then you have more room. But for the rest a nice build. Greets Mike
any pictures to explain? :)
He BadBert. Are you dutch!! hjaha no here are the photos
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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by mark memory » Wed May 24, 2017 2:20 pm

Thanks cobramike!

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Re: 1st GBZ build- HDMI Screen

Post by BadBert » Sat May 27, 2017 4:29 am

Thanks @Cobramike! awsome

And yes... I am dutch LOL
My first GBZ build -=HERE=- -> Became a gift to my little brother!
My 2nd GBZ build -=WIP HERE=- -> going with HDMI!

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