kite vs helder: the better all in one

[krashknight64]

I have been looking into creating a Gameboy zero and in my research I have come across the two most popular all in one boards form this site. however, I would like to know some things before choosing:
1. Which one was easier to use when installing the other components to it?
2. What good and bad things happened when using them?
3. In the end, would you have wanted to switch to the other board?

[dryja123]

I've used both and comparing the two is like comparing apples to oranges. Both boards have their pros and cons and it will ultimately come down to how skillful you are with modding the case and soldering.

I personally found Helder's board as the easier option but they both have a fair level of complexity. If you're looking for a solution that's all inclusive pick Kite's SAIO but soldering the Pi to the board requires skill. There's more to go wrong with Kite's solution where as Helder's board is a more simple option.

[Eccho]

I would like to share my opinion.

I've used both and comparing the two is like comparing apples to oranges. Both boards have their pros and cons and it will ultimately come down to how skillful you are with modding the case and soldering.

Totally agree.
With Helder's AIO, you are every modular in terms of components choice. You can choose your screen, add a safe shutdown, use PRS's cartridge board, be fancy with battery placement, play around with backbuttons, etc... Also you have a lot more option in terms of case space management and component positioning. With Kite's SAIO, the story is completely different. You have one board (hence the SUPER all-in-one) that has been optimized for ONE screen, has a BUILT-IN safe shutdown and has the option of choosing between RPI3 or RPZ in a fairly easy way. But do NOT get fooled thinking it is an easier build. Because it is so standardized, you are less flexible in terms of features that you want to add and it requires much better soldering skills (mistakes here are less-forgiving).

I personally found Helder's board as the easier option but they both have a fair level of complexity. If you're looking for a solution that's all inclusive pick Kite's SAIO but soldering the Pi to the board requires skill. There's more to go wrong with Kite's solution where as Helder's board is a more simple option.

I found myself preferring Kite's board in terms of easiness. My knowledge in terms of electronics, programming and in general pi configuration using Linux is very superficial and lack some depth to really do something with it. I am more a handy type of guy (please shower me with the jokes ), and thus rely more on my soldering skills to achieve a good and stable build.

Long story short, prefering one version over another depends on your background.
Hope this helps.