Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

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Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by Codemaster123 » Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:58 am

32teeth wrote:
Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:32 pm
Gathering Interest
Looking to do a small run

hey all,
i'm going to be doing a small run, and was looking to see who would be interested in one.

this will be a semi-populated run,

what's NOT included
1. ILI9341 2.8 Screen
2. RPI Zero
3. Battery
4. TP4056 Li-ion Battery Charger Module

what IS included
1. the main board
2. all buttons
3. all switches
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the cost... ...i'd be looking to get $20-25USD per populated board.
why so cheap?
well.. ..i know you will have to buy a few of your own parts (listed in what's NOT included above)

i've created a google form for you to fill out
https://goo.gl/forms/pzad5zLKZy9wjj5k1

NOTE: This is just an interest collection. If i get enough responses i'll create the short run

if i register for the collection of interest will i be notified if you start to sell the project

32teeth

Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:33 am

Codemaster123 wrote:
Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:58 am
if i register for the collection of interest will i be notified if you start to sell the project
Correct!

The form is a short survey so I can eyeball the number of boards to get.

You will be notified of the schedule from submitting designs, board production, component population, shipping, testing, shipping to customer

Hope that helps

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Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by Codemaster123 » Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:45 am

32teeth wrote:
Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:33 am
Codemaster123 wrote:
Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:58 am
if i register for the collection of interest will i be notified if you start to sell the project
Correct!

The form is a short survey so I can eyeball the number of boards to get.

You will be notified of the schedule from submitting designs, board production, component population, shipping, testing, shipping to customer

Hope that helps

thank you i wish you success in this project, and i hope it will soon be available

32teeth

Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:34 am

144TECH wrote:
Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:03 pm
Case ?
Working on one.
The plexi is available in the github repo

The case would be an additional cost though. Maybe like $5-10USD

32teeth

Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:36 am

Gathering Responses

Hey all
We are getting some great responses on the goole form
Keep'em Coming

32teeth

Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:05 am

Case Closed
Preview of layered plexi case

As promised, here is a preview.
I will put it together when i get home
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Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:23 pm

Update
Just a little teaser

Last edited by 32teeth on Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by RxBrad » Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:19 am

Does this board add load sharing to the TP4056? From what little research I've been doing on my GBA project, I don't think you can't play and charge at the same time with that board.
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Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:46 pm

Getting Silky
Some updated silks

Added some awesome graphics!
Also the Raspberry Pi Zero footprint has extended pads

I would like to thank @moosepr for his support and input on this project. but more on that soon.

for now, enjoy the new silks
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Re: Gameboy Zero - Handheld Edition

Post by 32teeth » Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:56 am

Plexi Case
Sample with 'printed' PCB

you kinda have to use your imagination as i simply 'paper printed' the PCB
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