Game boy Zero Tutorial

[@Adamstech]

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

[@motodevo]

Nice to see such a tidy build that doesn't look like a mess on the inside

[@omnimediagroup5761]

motodevo much more expensive to do it this way, but it’s clean as hell.

[@olddgreg]

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

[@Adamstech]

Glad that I could help you :D if is anything that you need help with let me know!

[@olddgreg]

Hey Adam, do you have a link for the bluetech battery you used here.

[@Adamstech]

@@olddgreg bllutech.com/products/4aa-size-5000-mah-lipo-battery there you go!

[@olddgreg]

@@Adamstech Nice one, thanks man.

[@Adamstech]

No worries, any other questions, just hit me up and I am more than happy to help.

[@goosestreamx6535]

Another perfect build guide with easy step by step tutorial great shots and really in depth explanation bro! liked

[@Adamstech]

Thanks, I was requested in-depth tutorials so I give it a go, thanks for watching it!

[@goosestreamx6535]

@@Adamstech well there you have it nice vid : )

[@notsrynot]

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

[@Adamstech]

If you need anything along the way let me know!

[@rickee352]

Wow this exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!

[@Adamstech]

Glad that I could help, if you have any question that is not answered by the video let me know

[@rickee352]

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?

[@Adamstech]

@@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

[@TheJackSkelton]

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.

[@Adamstech]

Hi Jack, here is a diagram www.tinkerboy.xyz/gearbest-powerboost-pinout-guide/

[@alexanderartsvuni1865]

Adam, one more question: what wires would you recommend for connecting the boards? 24 AWG ? or thinner like 20 AWG? what did you use?

[@Adamstech]

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 😂

[@alexanderartsvuni1865]

@@Adamstech thanks this is great suggestion!

[@Adamstech]

This what I have been using for all my Pi projects 😁

[@alexanderartsvuni1865]

Hi Adam, can you please share the links to 3d models for the brackets you used? Thanks.

[@Adamstech]

There you go :D www.thingiverse.com/thing:2311662

[@alexanderartsvuni1865]

@@Adamstech Thanks!

[@yoshisdaddy]

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

[@Adamstech]

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!

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech thanks Adam huge help! Sorry to annoy you :)

[@Adamstech]

Don't worry about it! Any questions you got let me know and I am more than happy to help

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech I appreciate it Adam. Have a nice day :)

[@RazerMike89]

Adam, Where did you get the wires from? Are they 100% copper wires?

[@Adamstech]

Hi, they are used USB wires, full copper, you can also use tinned copper ones

[@RazerMike89]

@@Adamstech Another question:)Battery. How long does your battery last for before you have to charge it again?

[@Adamstech]

@@RazerMike89 9 hours of continuous playing your mileage might vary

[@OkiDingo]

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.

[@Adamstech]

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

[@OkiDingo]

@@Adamstech - what AWG wire did you use 28? I ordered the DPI board today

[@Adamstech]

@@OkiDingo I think they are 26, I used the cables from an old USB cable

[@OkiDingo]

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.

[@OkiDingo]

Adam Builds - Adam Builds - where did you get the battery? I ordered the 4000MaH one

[@LewinFilmProductions]

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.

[@Adamstech]

For power rail please go with 22 AWG wires for the maximum amperage, for the rest usb cables from any type works great

[@LewinFilmProductions]

@@Adamstech Sounds great, thanks. When you say "power rail", are you referring to the Adafruit PowerBoost that you employ in the video?

[@Adamstech]

Yes the cables from adafruit to pi and to the charging port needs to be 22AWG

[@LewinFilmProductions]

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.

[@Adamstech]

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 !👌

[@SnipE_mS]

amazing tutorial. you do such clean work.

[@johnlarosa3137]

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!

[@Adamstech]

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

[@imm311]

Great video! God bless you and yours! Praying for you!

[@MaddoxMelton]

Does it matter what color the cables are

[@Adamstech]

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

[@MaddoxMelton]

Thank you very much

[@shirinchawla9618]

This is an awesome tutorial, great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@zhodgezz1]

Awesome tutorial! The only thing I wasn't able to find was any information on the power switch. Any suggestions?

[@Adamstech]

What about it? Do you mean how to solder it? If so have a look at my other one

[@zhodgezz1]

@@Adamstech Is there a particular switch that you like to use?

[@Adamstech]

You will need a SK22H03 6mm, 6pins, 2 position slide switch, these fit perfectly in there!

[@zhodgezz1]

@@Adamstech Awesome. Thank you for the info!

[@Adamstech]

You are welcome 😊

[@annachesca2574]

Hi, are the 3D printed part files still available?

[@keithxboxv1]

Hey where did you get the brackets from

[@Adamstech]

Hi Keith, Thingiverse has an option to order it printed just follow the link www.thingiverse.com/thing:2311662

[@cphelps777]

Awesome build, do you have a link for your wiring schematics?

[@Adamstech]

I don't have a diagram put in place, I might do one this days, I thought that the video helps

[@Hotdogman351]

hello i need help..im stuck with the command line menu..how to get back to the emulation 😢

[@yoshisdaddy]

Any particular wires I should get @adambuilds? Thanks

[@Adamstech]

24 AWG for the power rail, and 26 for the rest :D

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech thank you

[@ivo2302]

What kind of Adafruit powerboost did you use?

[@Adamstech]

1000C

[@ivo2302]

Adam Builds ok, thanks!

[@dwaynedesa1749]

Hey Adam, where did you get that component to hold the chips, so you can soder. Also, what is it called?

[@Adamstech]

That is a pana vise mini, Amazon US had it

[@OP-qx1fr]

Hi! So, the Gearbest screen is sold out and discontinued. Do you have any ideas of alternatives I could use?

[@Adamstech]

There are some that you can use but Tinker has to make some modifications to his image in order to work

[@yoshisdaddy]

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

[@Adamstech]

It wasn't supposed to be a fit without a bit of modification, as far is not esthethical you are fine

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@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?

[@Adamstech]

@@yoshisdaddy yes the micro usb goes to the 5v in on the power booster

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech thank you Adam

[@yoshisdaddy]

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

[@Andzorulez]

Hello Adam, Do i need to activate SID in linux before installing DPI Adapter ?? or this copy/paste lines are enough ??

[@Andzorulez]

And one more, how You solder the ext. USB port to the Pi if You solder the Pi to DPI before ??

[@Adamstech]

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/

[@Adamstech]

@@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

[@yoshisdaddy]

I can't see the print guide link in the description? Is it still available? Thanks

[@Adamstech]

Is in the comments for sure, have a look as I am in work at the moment

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech thanks I will do Adam

[@tmskatap]

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)

[@Adamstech]

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

[@Andzorulez]

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 ??

[@Adamstech]

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!

[@Adamstech]

For the USB port just get an micro USB adaptor and strip it down

[@nerb6833]

is there anyway to get rid of the black bar at the bottom of the screen! awesome video!!

[@Adamstech]

Which black bar do you mean?

[@nerb6833]

@@Adamstech I am backing up my image right now and shortly Ill make a quick video to show you what I mean

[@nerb6833]

@@Adamstech kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYStiZ6ZorWSpdU

[@nerb6833]

its the same when I have ES up also

[@Adamstech]

Do you have that in all the emulators? You need to overscan the image, are you on retropie 4.4?

[@jaymatthew738]

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.

[@Adamstech]

Yes this board is compatible with raspberry pi 3, even the dpi adaptor

[@jaymatthew738]

@@Adamstech thanks and keep up the great tutorials they are very helpful.

[@stephanyoutube5141]

beautiful build :)

[@Adamstech]

Thanks Stephan

[@le_kastle]

Hi dude! Is it possible to make this but not with pi zero. I want to run it on pi 3

[@Adamstech]

Yeah it works perfectly with the pi 3 as well, the dpi adaptor has also gpio pin holes made for pi 3

[@arthuryXIII]

Awesome tutorial!! Keep up the great work man!!

[@Adamstech]

Thanks, glad that you liked it and hope you will find the video usefull

[@MistahDee1907]

hi. i can't find only the power switch. do you have a link? thx

[@Adamstech]

I have a hard time finding it also :(

[@lukasrgl]

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?

[@Adamstech]

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

[@lukasrgl]

Yeah because they've announced the Raspberry Pi 3 A+ recently and i just thought use this one instead...

[@Adamstech]

@@lukasrgl Yeah that makes the most sense atm, being cheaper than Pi3+ and having the same capabilities

[@stromi5510]

I want to try it too with the A+ but i am not sure which parts i will need

[@connorblazerod9678]

Should I strip my wires?

[@Adamstech]

do you mean the ends before you solder or all together?

[@connorblazerod9678]

Adam Builds the ends of the wires

[@Adamstech]

yes of course!

[@connorblazerod9678]

@@Adamstech hi another quick question: how did you remove the ribbon cable from the gearbest screen?

[@Adamstech]

@@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

[@kojisuga6419]

Where can I find the gpio pins, could you link them? Thanks!

[@kojisuga6419]

Also what caps did you use for the shoulder buttons?

[@Adamstech]

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

[@FunMeeple]

Where can I get the case, is it a real game boy?

[@Adamstech]

Is a real Gameboy case yes, from eBay or from next week here 8bitcusoms.com

[@jasoncase5991]

Amazing Video, very helpful. What power switch did you use for this?

[@Adamstech]

Hi, glad that you enjoyed the video you will need a SK22H03 6mm, 6pins, 2 position slide switch, these fit perfectly in there!

[@yoshisdaddy]

What is used for the power switch? Sorry lol

[@Adamstech]

You will need a SK22H03 6mm, 6pins, 2 position slide switch, these fit perfectly in there!

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech awesome thank you so much :)

[@RoxmorianWorld]

I can't find the brackets

[@Adamstech]

I will send them when I get to my pc

[@mattchelseadavis]

L and R buttons?

[@Adamstech]

Yeah what's up with them?

[@mattchelseadavis]

@@Adamstech my mistake sorry

[@mattchelseadavis]

@@Adamstech great job btw 👍

[@felipechaves3389]

Could you add a link to the battery? Thank you

[@Adamstech]

bllutech.com/products/4aa-size-5000-mah-lipo-battery there you have it!

[@Andzorulez]

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 ??

[@Adamstech]

Get with me on FB and send me some pictures and I can help you there

[@blanat-9941]

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

[@Adamstech]

I added the files somewhere in the comments, I will drop the link later on today

[@continentalcosplay1243]

This dude is KING!! KIING

[@cooperlyle8781]

How much will all this total cost.

[@Adamstech]

170 quid for parts

[@cooperlyle8781]

@@Adamstech wow that's a lot. Is there a way to do a cheaper build?

[@Adamstech]

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

[@DANZERO333]

How much did this build cost?

[@Adamstech]

170 GBP

[@battlet0adz]

Whts accent? Whre r u from?

[@Adamstech]

I know I will get a lot of hate... I am from Romania 😃

[@battlet0adz]

@@Adamstech no prolem man, but similar 2 hindu))

[@battlet0adz]

@@Adamstech no hate... I was surprised by the white face and the Indian accent))

[@battlet0adz]

@@Adamstech good luck)

[@pockegensplayer2713]

are you willing to sell this?

[@Adamstech]

Neah but I can build you one if you want!

[@pockegensplayer2713]

@@Adamstech that would be great! How much would it cost me? and lets talk on email about it [e-mail]

[@Adamstech]

@@pockegensplayer2713 I replied to you email

[@TechDunk]

Great video Could you give me some motivation 😅

[@Adamstech]

Thanks man, haha if I could I would!

[@luisaveneziani4430]

love this video

[@JezzaPanther]

The x and y buttons are way too high in my opinion

[@Adamstech]

The spacing of the buttons is up to your liking, I personally like it this way, is more comfortable to play

[@jonjfp007]

Show man!!!

[@donwilson]

Resignation Letter on his desktop 🤔

[@Adamstech]

oops!!

[@Skyfall.007.]

Разве не лялька?! =)

[@Adamstech]

Even Google has a problem translating that sentence!

[@Skyfall.007.]

Perfect Device, Good Work :)

[@Adamstech]

Thanks man

[@audi6665]

Game boy pi is better

[@Adamstech]

Which one is Game Boy pi?

[@audi6665]

Kind of the same idea but with 5 in screen yours is awesome too

[@audi6665]

Adam Builds think it’s a company that makes it

[@Adamstech]

I think I know which one you mean, yeah that one is great as well

[@audi6665]

Wicked gamer review it maker is funny games a expensive but making one yourself might be cheaper happy gaming my friend game on

[@MoonshineBlack.]

If your names Adam my names Jafar.

[@Adamstech]

Hi Jafar, nice to meet you!

[@yoshisdaddy]

Where can I get the battery? They seem to be out of stock on the official website of blluetech :(

[@Adamstech]

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!

[@yoshisdaddy]

@@Adamstech thank you 👍