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by Rolen47
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Screen flickering even with 5v conversion
Replies: 12
Views: 12024

Re: Screen flickering even with 5v conversion

What's the amp rating on your USB power adapter? Adafruit recommend using a USB adapter that can provide at least 2 amps. This is the one that I use , haven't had a problem with it yet. What gauge are your power wires? The wires providing power need to be 26 or 24 gauge. Thin gauge wires such as 28 ...
by Rolen47
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Unlisted BW variant screen
Replies: 2
Views: 3663

Re: Unlisted BW variant screen

I think mike_louisxvi had that screen in this topic:

http://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=430

He soldered the power wire directly to one of the pins on the power regulator.

[spoiler="mike_louisxvi pic"]Image[/spoiler]
by Rolen47
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Struggling to find a battery in the UK
Replies: 7
Views: 7013

Re: Struggling to find a battery in the UK

JohnnyFYVE wrote:I'm wondering how a Chinese seller can get away with shipping a LiPo...
Simple: they aren't truthful on what's in the package. Mine was labeled as being a sata cable. :lol:
by Rolen47
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Hardware Help
Topic: Hi, help using Gameboy Zero to run Raspbian OS
Replies: 12
Views: 11366

Re: Hi, help using Gameboy Zero to run Raspbian OS

Yes you can reprogram it. Helder has 2 tutorial links here:
http://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1426
by Rolen47
Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: If you order premade JST cables make sure the red/black wires are in the correct spots.
Replies: 0
Views: 2300

If you order premade JST cables make sure the red/black wires are in the correct spots.

I spent a few hours trying to figure out why my power boost wasn't charging my battery. When I would plug my battery into the powerboost 1000c both the green and yellow LEDs would stay lit up but my battery was measuring at 0 volts. When I unplugged it my battery measured at over 4 volts. Which mean...
by Rolen47
Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Gameboy Zero project using standard AA batteries
Replies: 7
Views: 8859

Re: Gameboy Zero project using standard AA batteries

Cool. It's exciting that GreatScott made one of these, he has a lot of great videos. I really like his custom printed backplate. I did something similar but used perfboard instead.
by Rolen47
Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Using the adafruit microSD card breakout board?
Replies: 3
Views: 4949

Re: Using the adafruit microSD card breakout board?

That breakout might only work with the Ardunio, but I'm not sure.
by Rolen47
Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: [Help Needed] Can't figre out why usb hub doesn't work
Replies: 12
Views: 13136

Re: [Help Needed] Can't figre out why usb hub doesn't work

My wired USB keyboard has never worked with my Raspberry Pi Zero when it's plugged into a non-powered hub. The only keyboard that works with my non powered hub is my Wireless Logitech k400 keyboard. I think wired USB keyboards just demand too much power.
by Rolen47
Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:35 am
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Bw screen version 7 issue.
Replies: 5
Views: 5452

Re: Bw screen version 7 issue.

I haven't done this yet myself, but this was in my bookmarks:
http://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=159
by Rolen47
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General Chat (Game Boy Zero)
Topic: Ferrite beads, where to buy?
Replies: 3
Views: 5019

Re: Ferrite beads, where to buy?

These are the ones that I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161806175091?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Took a few weeks to ship from China, but I wanted them cheap.