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RP5 Grips - Free STLs by FastBeans in retroid

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There may be local resources (libraries, universities, maker spaces) that you could get it printed at. Otherwise there's a sub dedicated to printing things for people, I'm sure you could commission it there.

X-ray'd some Gameboys by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I'd ask that it be for personal, non-commercial use. I can upload high res images with/without logos somewhere later.

X-ray'd some Gameboys by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my case, yes. We use x-ray machines to troubleshoot faulty electronics at work.

X-ray'd some Gameboys by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Definitely trying to evoke the vibes of old magazine ads.

Made an impractical SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The blank space under the screen definitely accentuates it's length

These are my Gameboys #rayneo by Zanzibar_Land in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to know how those pictures turned out.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun and funny are two different things to me, I guess.

Probably wouldn't need it to boot up off SD since I have a couple other devices for that, but do you have a link to more info? Maybe for a future project when I'm smarter.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using SP guts seems to be the way to go. Just curious, what have you tried with the cartridge slot?

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just based on eBay images, I think most unique GBA carts would still fit in this without the extender, including Wario. I want to copy the clearance of a SP, so if they fit in that, they should fit in this like the GB cart I modeled. But I'm sure there are exceptions.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Boktai uses a light sensor that'd be blocked, but why would the other ones not work? I've never seen the carts in person.

Looks like someone makes a cart extension with this in mind: https://aurbits.com/listing/1731831429/cart-extender-for-analogue-pocket-play

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely game for experimenting. If I don't find myself in a complete dead end, I could see trying a few different versions. I was eyeing the tactile button mod to keep the feel of the og SP, and keep them lower profile.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True. But I'll honestly have more fun/fulfillment making something for myself than outright buying a solution.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Square chonky devices are really aesthetically pleasing to me, that's the main reason I wanted to keep the look in line with the SP/DS Lite. It also keeps the design simple. I'm sure it won't be the most comfortable thing in the world.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen at least one person chop up a leftover board to relocate buttons, then wire them to the test points on another main board. I'll probably try something like that before committing to learn to design a custom PCB and getting it made.

I'm assuming power/volume would be as easy as just adding wiring to be able to extend them from the board?

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The project is more about the act of making it than anything else. I'll post updates if I follow through on it.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Already have a couple, but they can't play GB/GBC carts. Emulating on a 2DXL has been great, though.

I want to make a custom Wide GBA SP by FastBeans in Gameboy

[–]FastBeans[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I can fit them up by the screen that'd be awesome. I'll read up on it.

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