Game boy Zero Tutorial
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
- Learn how to make a Gameboy zero with the latest Tinker Boy board V3.0 and the DPI Adapter, we will go step by step in order for you to have a deeper understanding on how to build it yourself.
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For PCB:
www.tinkerboy.xyz/
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Timestamps 00:14 Parts needed, 02:32 Case modification, 05:09 Assembly, 09:09 Software and Dpi configuration, 12:56 Installing Rom's and setting up the audio
Nice to see such a tidy build that doesn't look like a mess on the inside
motodevo much more expensive to do it this way, but it’s clean as hell.
Exactly what I needed. Excellent video/guide. I was just looking at tinkerboys v3 AIO but there was no video guides. I now bought both the v3 and dpi adapter and going to start this build. Many thanks
Glad that I could help you :D if is anything that you need help with let me know!
Hey Adam, do you have a link for the bluetech battery you used here.
@@olddgreg bllutech.com/products/4aa-size-5000-mah-lipo-battery there you go!
@@Adamstech Nice one, thanks man.
No worries, any other questions, just hit me up and I am more than happy to help.
thank you! this is exactly what I needed. I've been holding onto my v3 board for a while now because I've been to nervous to do this without a video tutorial
If you need anything along the way let me know!
Another perfect build guide with easy step by step tutorial great shots and really in depth explanation bro! liked
Thanks, I was requested in-depth tutorials so I give it a go, thanks for watching it!
@@Adamstech well there you have it nice vid : )
Wow this exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!
Glad that I could help, if you have any question that is not answered by the video let me know
I do have a dumb question. I'm really new to all this and haven't done any sort of electrical stuff before so bear with me. What wires should I buy to connect everything?
@@rickee352 There are no dumb questions :D don't buy none, if you have any used USB cables strip the outer shell from them, and you have enough in there for 1 build
This is an awesome tutorial, great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊
Great video! God bless you and yours! Praying for you!
amazing tutorial. you do such clean work.
Awesome tutorial!! Keep up the great work man!!
Thanks, glad that you liked it and hope you will find the video usefull
beautiful build :)
Thanks Stephan
This dude is KING!! KIING
Adam, one more question: what wires would you recommend for connecting the boards? 24 AWG ? or thinner like 20 AWG? what did you use?
Hi Alexander, the wires I will recommend are the ones you find inside a USB wire, I believe they are 24 AWG, you surely have some lying around so just strip the outer shell and get your free cables 😂
@@Adamstech thanks this is great suggestion!
This what I have been using for all my Pi projects 😁
Great video. Can you provide links to buy the case and the screen brackets? I don't have a 3D printer so if there is a service to create those as well please advise. Thanks!
Hi,
Here is the bracket link, you can print it from the website!
www.thingiverse.com/thing:2311662?fbclid=IwAR1fNXROuUtnOXucFj4f3RfZpUzm18J4fgR7HdCxJsAOA2mLt9DIzeBExV0
For cases and buttons visit ZedLabz on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/usr/zedlabz-outlet?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Amazing Video, very helpful. What power switch did you use for this?
Hi, glad that you enjoyed the video you will need a SK22H03 6mm, 6pins, 2 position slide switch, these fit perfectly in there!
love this video
Hi Adam, I'm struggling with the wiring for the powerboost unit. I'm using the gearbest one and I was hoping you could explain how to connect it up.
Hi Jack, here is a diagram www.tinkerboy.xyz/gearbest-powerboost-pinout-guide/
Hey Adam. Do you use a DS Lite GBA cart socket or just glue the cart on the Gameboy zero to keep it in place? Also, do the controls take much setting up? Having tested it with an Xbox 360 controller, some emulators need random button presses to work, while some don't at all. Thanks
I just glue it in place in some cases, as I need the maximum of space, you will see in my last build what I am talking about, as for the controls, on the first boot you will be asked to map the buttons, is a matter of just pressing them and that is it!
@@Adamstech thanks Adam huge help! Sorry to annoy you :)
Don't worry about it! Any questions you got let me know and I am more than happy to help
@@Adamstech I appreciate it Adam. Have a nice day :)
i heard the most common problems with the tinkerboy is the buttons and how they become unclickable or something, its all over the blogs. how did u fix that? did u use new buttons and pads? cuz those are expensive and i like to reuse mine ( cuz its free)
Hi, I saw the posts, is a very easy fix, take some 1500 grit sandpaper, and carefully sand the pins, some of the boards had a protective coat all over it, using that sandpaper will fix that easily :D
Hey Adam, where did you get that component to hold the chips, so you can soder. Also, what is it called?
That is a pana vise mini, Amazon US had it
Amazing, I just started this build today.....I did not get the display adapter, but maybe I should have. Only thing is I planed on having the HDMI port on the side instead of the microSD and using a PRS cartridge board. I ordered a safe shut down as well.
I got that cartridge board, if you check my first build you will see that I tried the same thing but I broke the cartridge reader
@@Adamstech - what AWG wire did you use 28? I ordered the DPI board today
@@OkiDingo I think they are 26, I used the cables from an old USB cable
Adam Builds - I just realized I had seen your first GBZ build a couple weeks ago. I will use the PRS card if it comes before the DPI board comes. It’s kind of a gimmick as you have no reason to remove the mircoSD. Especially since I got the Pi Zero W.
Adam Builds - Adam Builds - where did you get the battery? I ordered the 4000MaH one
Hi Adam, i have a few questions
1. Can i use DPI adapter with Tinkerboy v.1.1 controler ?? This one is waaay to expensive for me cuz im from poland :/
2. I want to use RPi Zero W. Do i need to wire USB ports ??
The dpi adapter doesn't work with v1.1 as that one needs pretty much all the gpio's for the buttons, with the Dpi adapter you will have just 4 gpio pins open to configure
It doesn't make sense to buy the adapter, just go with the AV pin and is cheaper!
For the USB port just get an micro USB adaptor and strip it down
Hello Adam,
Do i need to activate SID in linux before installing DPI Adapter ?? or this copy/paste lines are enough ??
And one more, how You solder the ext. USB port to the Pi if You solder the Pi to DPI before ??
Now is an easier way of doing this, you can get a prebuild image that works with the DPI adapter and also works with the V1.1 Image, more info here www.tinkerboy.xyz/retropie-image-with-built-in-support-for-usb-audio-gpio-controller-inputs-and-dpi/
@@Andzorulez The DPI adapter has 2 pins on the back that connects to D- and D+ on the back of the pi, you just need to fill the 2 holes with solder :D
Awesome build, do you have a link for your wiring schematics?
I don't have a diagram put in place, I might do one this days, I thought that the video helps
Awesome tutorial! The only thing I wasn't able to find was any information on the power switch. Any suggestions?
What about it? Do you mean how to solder it? If so have a look at my other one
@@Adamstech Is there a particular switch that you like to use?
You will need a SK22H03 6mm, 6pins, 2 position slide switch, these fit perfectly in there!
@@Adamstech Awesome. Thank you for the info!
You are welcome 😊
Show man!!!
Hi Adam, can you please share the links to 3d models for the brackets you used? Thanks.
There you go :D www.thingiverse.com/thing:2311662
@@Adamstech Thanks!
Adam, Where did you get the wires from? Are they 100% copper wires?
Hi, they are used USB wires, full copper, you can also use tinned copper ones
@@Adamstech Another question:)Battery. How long does your battery last for before you have to charge it again?
@@RazerMike89 9 hours of continuous playing your mileage might vary
Hi! So, the Gearbest screen is sold out and discontinued. Do you have any ideas of alternatives I could use?
There are some that you can use but Tinker has to make some modifications to his image in order to work
Is that tinkerboy pcb board compatible with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+? I'm planning on making a pi 3 gameboy, but not sure which one to buy.
Yes this board is compatible with raspberry pi 3, even the dpi adaptor
@@Adamstech thanks and keep up the great tutorials they are very helpful.
Does anyone know what kind of wires are good to use for this project and where to get them? I saw another tutorial where he cut up USB wires, but didn't specify which kind of USB (3.0 vs 2.0) or if it even matters.
For power rail please go with 22 AWG wires for the maximum amperage, for the rest usb cables from any type works great
@@Adamstech Sounds great, thanks. When you say "power rail", are you referring to the Adafruit PowerBoost that you employ in the video?
Yes the cables from adafruit to pi and to the charging port needs to be 22AWG
Hey Adam, I'm building my GBZ today. I have a few more questions for you:
1) Can I use 22 AWG for everything or just powerboost?
2) Can I use electrical tape for back of screen instead of kapton tape? Are there any differences or risks?
Thanks.
You can use 22 awg wire in all but it will make it harder for you to close the case as they are thicker, works with electrical tape also !👌
Hi Adam it's me again :)
I soldered everything and my display shows only white screen. Does that mean the screen ribbon cable is broken ??
Get with me on FB and send me some pictures and I can help you there
Hi dude! Is it possible to make this but not with pi zero. I want to run it on pi 3
Yeah it works perfectly with the pi 3 as well, the dpi adaptor has also gpio pin holes made for pi 3
Hey Adam. Turns out my battery is a little bit bigger than the Gameboy housing allows so I cut a bit of the housing to fit it. Should this be ok behind the circuit boards? Thanks
It wasn't supposed to be a fit without a bit of modification, as far is not esthethical you are fine
@@Adamstech thank you Adam! Such is my inexperience :) does the mini usb port have to come with a port or where does it connect to? The adafruit?
@@yoshisdaddy yes the micro usb goes to the 5v in on the power booster
@@Adamstech thank you Adam
Hey Adam. I have a lot of leftovers from my project and I wanted to offer them to you for purchase if you're after anything in particular? Thanks
I am thinking to build a Raspberry Powered Gameboy, but instead of the Zero i wanted to use the Pi 3... Is it possible to use this parts with the model 3? What do you think?
Ofc you can do it, I am currently working on 1 right now, if you use the dpi adaptor you need to solder an extra wire for the pi to be able to take 5v
Yeah because they've announced the Raspberry Pi 3 A+ recently and i just thought use this one instead...
@@lukasrgl Yeah that makes the most sense atm, being cheaper than Pi3+ and having the same capabilities
I want to try it too with the A+ but i am not sure which parts i will need
Any particular wires I should get @adambuilds? Thanks
24 AWG for the power rail, and 26 for the rest :D
@@Adamstech thank you
Hi, are the 3D printed part files still available?
hello i need help..im stuck with the command line menu..how to get back to the emulation 😢
Hey where did you get the brackets from
Hi Keith, Thingiverse has an option to order it printed just follow the link www.thingiverse.com/thing:2311662
Where can I find the gpio pins, could you link them? Thanks!
Also what caps did you use for the shoulder buttons?
For the caps, I got them with the actual button from TinkerBoy's website, he got a bunch of colours to choose from, and for the GPIO pins I think you can find them from any website as long as they are 40 male pins, pimoroni.com got them in stock
What kind of Adafruit powerboost did you use?
1000C
Adam Builds ok, thanks!
hi. i can't find only the power switch. do you have a link? thx
I have a hard time finding it also :(
Does it matter what color the cables are
Hi, the color of the cables doesn't matter but don't make all of them the same colour, it will be hard to make the wiring after
Thank you very much
Where can I get the battery? They seem to be out of stock on the official website of blluetech :(
I know they are out of stock for the last couple of months, another option is Helder battery, Galaxy Gaming sells it but make sure you are ready for a long wait and no messages from the seller, the battery Is rock solid tho!
@@Adamstech thank you 👍
Great video
Could you give me some motivation 😅
Thanks man, haha if I could I would!
Could you add a link to the battery? Thank you
bllutech.com/products/4aa-size-5000-mah-lipo-battery there you have it!
Great video very i brought most of parts iam only wondring if u can share the 3d printed parts files please or i xan purchas from u if ur selling it
I added the files somewhere in the comments, I will drop the link later on today
What is used for the power switch? Sorry lol
You will need a SK22H03 6mm, 6pins, 2 position slide switch, these fit perfectly in there!
@@Adamstech awesome thank you so much :)
Where can I get the case, is it a real game boy?
Is a real Gameboy case yes, from eBay or from next week here 8bitcusoms.com
is there anyway to get rid of the black bar at the bottom of the screen! awesome video!!
Which black bar do you mean?
@@Adamstech I am backing up my image right now and shortly Ill make a quick video to show you what I mean
@@Adamstech czcams.com/video/3SJXkcmP_os/video.html
its the same when I have ES up also
Do you have that in all the emulators? You need to overscan the image, are you on retropie 4.4?
How much did this build cost?
170 GBP
I can't find the brackets
I will send them when I get to my pc
Should I strip my wires?
do you mean the ends before you solder or all together?
Adam Builds the ends of the wires
yes of course!
@@Adamstech hi another quick question: how did you remove the ribbon cable from the gearbest screen?
@@connorblazerod9678 You don't have to remove it, is a connector, just slide the black plastic part down and the ribbon and screen releasees from the pcb
L and R buttons?
Yeah what's up with them?
@@Adamstech my mistake sorry
@@Adamstech great job btw 👍
How much will all this total cost.
170 quid for parts
@@Adamstech wow that's a lot. Is there a way to do a cheaper build?
You can go lower ofc, there are pcb's as low as 5 quid or they include it in a kit with your case, you can lower the price as much as you lower the specs
are you willing to sell this?
Neah but I can build you one if you want!
@@Adamstech that would be great! How much would it cost me? and lets talk on email about it pokegensplayer04@gmail.com
@@pockegensplayer2713 I replied to you email
Whts accent? Whre r u from?
I know I will get a lot of hate... I am from Romania 😃
@@Adamstech no prolem man, but similar 2 hindu))
@@Adamstech no hate...
I was surprised by the white face and the Indian accent))
@@Adamstech good luck)
The x and y buttons are way too high in my opinion
The spacing of the buttons is up to your liking, I personally like it this way, is more comfortable to play
Разве не лялька?! =)
Even Google has a problem translating that sentence!
Perfect Device, Good Work :)
Thanks man
Resignation Letter on his desktop 🤔
oops!!
If your names Adam my names Jafar.
Hi Jafar, nice to meet you!
Game boy pi is better
Which one is Game Boy pi?
Kind of the same idea but with 5 in screen yours is awesome too
Adam Builds think it’s a company that makes it
I think I know which one you mean, yeah that one is great as well
Wicked gamer review it maker is funny games a expensive but making one yourself might be cheaper happy gaming my friend game on
I can't see the print guide link in the description? Is it still available? Thanks
Is in the comments for sure, have a look as I am in work at the moment
@@Adamstech thanks I will do Adam