[Interest Check] GBA-SP msAIO
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:51 am
Hi Everyone,
I'm checking interest in a "mostly-super-All-In-One" board for the GBA SP. I'm including the "mostly" qualifier because it does not include quite as many pieces as kite's SAIO, but it is still pretty super in that it fits perfectly within a GBA SP.
To see details on the board, see my post here:
http://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=3734
Since then, I have added the capability to use a SPI screen instead of heavily modifying a composite screen driver board. This should make it much more accessible to everyone.
Pros:
-Contains almost all the electronics you need to get a RPi0 into a GBA SP shell. Missing only a screen and the RPi itself
-Button wells included in the PCB cutout
-Can make a build with zero cuts in the GBA SP shell if you are ok with emulation just up through GBA. This allows for a very clean looking build.
-I've developed code for on-screen battery display
Cons:
-Decent soldering skill is required
-Screen not included (since you can choose your option)
Unfortunately the asking price is $130. Why so expensive? This is a very compact, complicated board, with a small form factor to fit into the SP. As such I needed a 4-layer board to get the PCB routing completed, and 4-layer boards are expensive. I also wanted this to be a quality product, so I did not use any cheap components on the board.
Right now I am in the process of getting a small batch of boards fabricated and assembled. I am looking to gauge general interest in this board, and am looking for 3 individuals willing to purchase one of these early run boards and help me iron out the build process and build manual. I need people with strong soldering and mechanical skills, as well as the ability to get the RPi working. For these three people I will include a SPI screen so they can get off to a quick start.
If all goes well, and there is enough interest, I will make more boards available to everyone. So please let me know who is interested and who is willing to be one of the first.
I'm checking interest in a "mostly-super-All-In-One" board for the GBA SP. I'm including the "mostly" qualifier because it does not include quite as many pieces as kite's SAIO, but it is still pretty super in that it fits perfectly within a GBA SP.
To see details on the board, see my post here:
http://www.sudomod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=3734
Since then, I have added the capability to use a SPI screen instead of heavily modifying a composite screen driver board. This should make it much more accessible to everyone.
Pros:
-Contains almost all the electronics you need to get a RPi0 into a GBA SP shell. Missing only a screen and the RPi itself
-Button wells included in the PCB cutout
-Can make a build with zero cuts in the GBA SP shell if you are ok with emulation just up through GBA. This allows for a very clean looking build.
-I've developed code for on-screen battery display
Cons:
-Decent soldering skill is required
-Screen not included (since you can choose your option)
Unfortunately the asking price is $130. Why so expensive? This is a very compact, complicated board, with a small form factor to fit into the SP. As such I needed a 4-layer board to get the PCB routing completed, and 4-layer boards are expensive. I also wanted this to be a quality product, so I did not use any cheap components on the board.
Right now I am in the process of getting a small batch of boards fabricated and assembled. I am looking to gauge general interest in this board, and am looking for 3 individuals willing to purchase one of these early run boards and help me iron out the build process and build manual. I need people with strong soldering and mechanical skills, as well as the ability to get the RPi working. For these three people I will include a SPI screen so they can get off to a quick start.
If all goes well, and there is enough interest, I will make more boards available to everyone. So please let me know who is interested and who is willing to be one of the first.