Some USB keyboards support both PS/2 and USB protocol, so that's what's happening with the adapter here. Not all keyboards support both, for cost efficiency, I guess. Hence why some cheaper keyboards wouldn't work in this instance.

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(43 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Theta_Frost wrote:

Are you sure you'd want to do a SMT kit though?

No, I don't. I don't want to make a kit at all quite frankly. I already have the SMD boards made, and my plan was to have them assembled by machines.  Everyone seems to be for the idea of a DIY kit though, but I'm definitely not making a third PCB. There's a ready-to-etch board that can be found at the link I posted if anyone wants to do the thru hole version.

Ferric chloride is really only supposed to be shipped surface mail too, because it falls under the category of dangerous goods. It can be hard to find.

I haven't really established a price yet, I'm just giving myself leeway room. But I can almost guarantee buying a kit will be cheaper than trying it yourself. Etching at home has been nothing but a waste of time and money in my experience...

But yeah, the cart slot is from a gameboy.

628

(43 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

fluxer wrote:

but creating a kit would allow others to make and sell them to people like me.

These can't be sold for profit, as per the license that the coders released this under.

629

(43 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Alley Beach wrote:

will the DIYers be assembling it with the IC's? or will they be already soldered on the board? that might be the deal breaker for some

Of course, why would it be a DIY version without some sort of DIY aspect to it?

630

(43 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

So... DIY kit > Fully assembled version?

Just to reiterate, the other PCB won't fit in this enclosure. So it would be just the PCB. Here's what would need to be soldered. I extended the board to have the drill holes for mounting or adding rubber feet.

631

(43 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Theta_Frost wrote:

I'm totally down.  Will there be a DIY kit or is it assembled only?

Maybe. I have two PCBs made, completely different. One fits in the enclosure, one is meant to be a standalone PCB. So yeah, if people are up for some surface mount soldering, I'll sell a kit.

nickmaynard wrote:

with a little more info, i'd definitely consider this. it looks like it would match my arduinoboy.

Any questions?

Yup- It's the same enclosure that scienceguy used for his arduinoboys. Houses a gameboy game perfectly. Though, I'm actually leaning more towards black.

Pre-order list:

1. ultramega
2. iNFOTOXIN
3. Theta_Frost
4. QueenOfTulips
5. Zooptopus
6. Email on file
7. Email on file.
8. kineticturtle
9. email on file
10. marunc
11. email on file
12. jrasor
13. shanebro
14. Telerophon
15.      Robpoke
16. NUCLACE
17. DSC
18.    Grymmtymm




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I've designed a programmer around the work & code done by the Polish students which can be found here http://www.reinerziegler.de/readplus.htm

They have graciously granted me permission to make my own version, but there's some conditions which will be both beneficial and not.

The programmers will be sold at cost of materials. Consequently, there will be no warranty and no support for this item. They will be tested in the factory, but apart from that, they're sold as is.

Realistically, as there are so many costs to consider (duty fees, shipping, etc..) and is it impossible to determine the exact value paid per unit without actually finishing the project, I plan to sell them at a higher price, perhaps in the $50-$60 dollar range) and refund the difference afterwards.

Open to opinions and suggestions.

This is not final. The USB cord is hardwired in on my prototype, but will have a USB port on the final version. Also the LED will not be SMD, and will be located in a different place. Case color may change too.

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(150 replies, posted in Trading Post)

NeX wrote:

thanks guys, i only asked that the wiring which took me a very long time to work out was kept private for a little while so i can work on some new ideas, this mod isn't THAT simple as a quick test with a multimeter, i am a little disappointed, as i have always respected you guys and the work you do and i have always forwarded US customers on to you,

Don't get me wrong, I wasn't intending to belittle the work involved in the mod- you know I like your work and contributions to the community. This just isn't the type of mod that should be monopolized.  There's a huge distinction in my mind between intellectual property and figuring out a pinout to something.

635

(150 replies, posted in Trading Post)

12ianma wrote:

After talking with nex (Ralph Tyler) He has said he does not want the pinout to be public at this time. Because he created the mod i respect this request.however if you sign a non-disclosure agreement I can send you the pinout for person/non commercial use.

Nex doesn't own the rights to the DMG's schematic.

He didn't create anything here either, he was just the first one to do the mod. The similarities between the LCDs was already common knowledge among gameboy modders and enthusiasts. I understand you're probably requiring a NDA just out of respect for his work, but it doesn't make any sense to forbid commercial use for something like this. Most of the pins, if not all, are already documented online. For the ones that aren't documented, they can be determined quite easily with a multimeter.

I completely forgot about this. Won't be updating this for a while.

Her_Hero wrote:

I was wondering if a 25 watt soldering iron would suffice in my gameboy modding endeavors.

Will be fine for most mods. You really only need more wattage if you need to heat up a lot of solder, such as with the battery contacts, the copper shield, or the headphone jack (though 25 watts should be sufficient) etc...

SirPrize wrote:

I got a problem with one of my DMGs. Powers on and has no video, but sound is clear. It had power issues before (battery contacts) but other than that it been functioning properly.

Too many possibilities here. Is it modded or has it been opened?

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