Play classic games on a Raspberry Pi in a Game Boy case

Conclusion

After completing the assembly process and some initial tests, we are very enthusiastic about the results. It is a lot of fun to play with the ultimate retro game console. Even the rebuild was fun, and it was a good learning experience. The learning curve could be steep for readers who are dealing with soldering irons and a multimeter for the first time, but it is manageable. We had to develop new skills as part of this project, which made us even more satisfied with the success we achieved.

In conclusion, we extend a hearty thank you to Microbyter, who thought of the idea and provided us with incentive and valuable tips on the rebuild in his blog. Now it's your turn. We would be glad to hear about experiences our readers have in making a Rasp Pi Game Boy.

Infos

  1. RetroPie: http://blog.petrockblock.com/retropie
  2. Super Pi Boy: http://superpiboy.wordpress.com
  3. TaoTronics TT-CM01: http://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics®-TT-CM01-3-5-inch-Digital-Monitor/dp/B008EQN78E
  4. Common ground DMG button PCB: http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/common-ground-dmg-button-pcb
  5. PAM8403 audio amplifier board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAM8403-5V-Power-Audio-Amplifier-Board-Support-USB-Power-supply-2-Channel-3W-/271057885738
  6. Voltage regulator module LM2596: http://www.amazon.com/LM2596-Voltage-Regulator-Voltmeter-Converter/dp/B00GN1SU0C
  7. NDSL-2X loudspeaker: http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/speaker-for-nintendo-ds.html
  8. Jumper cables: http://www.amazon.com/Male-Female-Jumper-Cable-Wires/dp/B00D7SDDLU
  9. Pressure-sensitive button SCI R13-502A-05BK: http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/701097/SCI-Push-button-switch-3-A-R13-502A-05-BLACK-ACTUATOR-OffOn-NA-15-A
  10. USB 2.0 extension cable: http://www.amazon.com/Micro-B-Female-Extension-Manhattan-307420/dp/B007TLEDTW
  11. Tri-wing screwdriver: http://www.amazon.com/Tri-wing-Screwdriver-Nintendo-Gamecube-Gameboy/dp/B000S6AG9G
  12. Edimax EW-7811UN: http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-Adapter-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY
  13. Experimental board (830 pins): http://www.amazon.com/BB830-Solderless-Plug-BreadBoard-tie-points/dp/B0040Z4QN8
  14. Soldering station Basetech ZD-99: http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/588415/Basetech-ZD-99-Compact-Soldering-Station-230-Vac-48W-150-480-C
  15. Retro gaming with Raspberry Pi: https://learn.adafruit.com/retro-gaming-with-raspberry-pi
  16. Adafruit Retrogame: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Retrogame

The Author

Arndt Braier has been delving into the world of computers and computer science since the beginning of the 1990s. A Linux fan from the very beginning, his hobbies include computer networks, servers, hardware, and programming.

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