Wow I haven't posted in a while!
So I haven't been into chiptune for a loooong time, but recently discovered that I can't live without it. I immediately began working a Game Boy into my guitar setup and want to add one to my pedal board using a 12v adaptor. Bringing the 12v down to 5v isn't an issue, but I have no idea where to solder the 5v connection in order to power the Game Boy. If someone can show me a picture or something that would be amazing!
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are you planning to use an ac/dc converter of some sort?
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bitjacker wrote:
are you planning to use an ac/dc converter of some sort?
It's using a 7805 from an NES which brings the 12v to 5v. I know that the GBC gives 5v though, but I just don't know where to power it...
It will all be in a custom case.
Last edited by UnanimousMaybe (Dec 12, 2016 4:17 pm)
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the 12v adapter should be ok with that regulator.
have a look at this.
http://nintendoage.com/forum/messagevie … did=122549
A worker at a video game shop told me you need to have a rechargable battery pack in order for the gbc ac adapter to work, but he did not say if the ac adapter would power it while you play it. I am actually thinking what you are trying to do will not be possible without you figuring out where the +5v starts. I dont think just any +5v point will work because dc does not work that way. so dont just google it. people frontlighting gbcs wont be using the point you need. Im afraid i have too many mods in my gbc to open it up and look around. I cant be much more help than that. probably mostly bs anyways.
Last edited by bitjacker (Dec 12, 2016 5:53 pm)
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The point where it starts is actually what i'm trying to find yikes
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it wouldnt make sense that the starting point would be by the batteries. it would need to be after a capacitor.
Last edited by bitjacker (Dec 12, 2016 6:39 pm)
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I'm not using batteries at all actually. Just trying to power the game boy with a 12v adaptor. I just have nooo idea where the 5v starts on the board.
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A 7805 won't power a gameboy alone. You could just do this externally and use the stock regulator.
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So I could just wire +5v directly to the positive battery terminal?
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Its only meant to have 2 or 3 volts going to it.
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No, don't do that.
You could get one of those 12v to 3v car adapters for the gameboy color and mod it. Wouldn't even require opening the gameboy.
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That actually sounds a lot easier. there's an outlet store by me that still sells those things new so i'll stop by today. Thanks!
Last edited by UnanimousMaybe (Dec 12, 2016 7:28 pm)
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I realized after leaving the comment yikes. I'll post results later once I get it all together. Thanks guys.
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I think most guitar pedals are DC, but make sure you don't mix up AC and DC adapters. Things can go very wrong.