3D printable Game Boy Zero (Pi 3 compatible) shell

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3D printable Game Boy Zero (Pi 3 compatible) shell

Post by Sushi » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:09 pm

I've been working on this for the past few days. It's meant to look like a cleaned up game boy with a more space efficient internal layout. It's still compatible with regular button boards, screens, etc. but there are now dedicated spaces for components like the audio amp, powerboost, usb ports and arduino. There's enough free space on the inside that I've made space for a pi 3 (with the ports chopped off). I still have to add L/R triggers on the back.
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Re: 3D printable Game Boy Zero (Pi 3 compatible) shell

Post by TheHappiestBug » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:14 pm

That looks really impressive! Do you have stl files so people could print their own?

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Re: 3D printable Game Boy Zero (Pi 3 compatible) shell

Post by Sushi » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:20 pm

I do, but I want to test it before I release it. My latest print failed because the y-axis on my printer has stopped working. I'm waiting on some parts like the lense. Additionally, I still need to add cutouts for a potentiometer and 3.5mm jack.

If despite that you want to print it or modify it, the files are attached :)
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Re: 3D printable Game Boy Zero (Pi 3 compatible) shell

Post by TheHappiestBug » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:31 pm

Thanks! Looking forward to how this turns out.

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