17 Topic by Sato

(8 replies, posted in Tutorials, Mods & How-To's)

Have enough to finally mod my DMG, but first step is giving it a nice new colour scheme. I'd like it orange with a gloss finish, but I have no idea which paint to use. I see so many on all the different DIY stores I go on, I don't know if I need to apply something before painting, etc. Is there any special paint I need for this sort of thing or can I just pick up a can of, for example, this stuff and it'll work fine?

Sorry, hope this isn't the wrong place to post but I can't think of a better community to ask!

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18 Reply by Sato

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Alley Beach wrote:

if you were talking like, pro stencils.. i have access to a pretty nice laser cutter. as many layers as youd like

Oh really? Maybe I'll contact you closer to when I need them then tongue

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19 Reply by Sato

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fretwanger wrote:

Hello there, are you wanting Black text or another colour?

Thanks

I was hoping for the dark blue that's usually on the gameboy, however black is fine.

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20 Topic by Sato

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Sorry if this is an inappropriate place to ask. I'm looking for a way to get decals/stencils for the text on the original DMG ("Nintendo GameBoy", A, B, Start, Select), after I paint over it in White. I've learnt after talking to Thretris that there is no way of preserving the text when using a white paint, and thought of either decals or stencils as an alternative.

If anyone knows how to make, or can link me to a place that sells either custom decals for this text, or pre-made stencils, that'd be great!

Thanks in advance smile

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21 Reply by Sato

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Thanks guys big_smile

I spoke more with Thretris, he said he used a Krylon Fluorescent paint, but the White paint would still cover the text, as apparently only darker colours won't cover it.

He said I should maybe look for some text decals, does anyone know where these might be available?

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22 Reply by Sato

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kitsch wrote:

1) glad you reached out to him on this, he recently did a case for us which is just absolutely glowing pink, but the text shows through fine.  he said he was using something new, and with his past experience with xmetals i'd say he's got the bases covered on that.  if not, he's got friends who paint as a job, so can pull from those resources too.  good choice
2) i wrote my answer to this, but erased it, because justin can get to this.  since its his, i'll let him say the definitive things about this.

Thanks kitsch smile if thretris ever mentions what "new" paint he's using I'll be sure to take a look.

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23 Reply by Sato

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I some other, unrelated questions that don't deserve a new thread.

1. How can I paint the DMG White without covering the text? I understand Thretris has a guide on this, but after a conversation I had with him on twitter, he said that it wasn't possible with white spray paint. Is there any other way?

2. is there any real difference between this inverter from nonfinite and this one from kitsch?

3. Is Nonfinite's soldering iron or their "essential modders kit" worth it, or would there be a better alternative for relatively cheap?

Thanks in advance for answers big_smile

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24 Reply by Sato

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basspuddle wrote:
Sato wrote:

Also, does anyone who has used both kitchs, the v4 and/or ASMs say what their favourite was? It doesn't seem like it will make a huge difference which model or site I go for.

i've used the kitsch backlight as well as the asm v3 backlight, and i like the asm a little more. seeing as it has 4 *leds instead of the usual 3, it is both brighter and has more even light distribution.

Alright, thanks!

So it seems if I want a brighter screen (which I do), I should go with either the ASM, V4 or the EL? I'm leaning towards ASM's at the moment as it doesn't require me to solder on an extra resistor. I'd probably go for the EL (as it's white) if it didn't have the electronic whine I've heard about. I'm sensitive to noises like that tongue

Thanks for the advice everyone, it's been really helpful!

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25 Reply by Sato

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jackary wrote:

V4 backlights KILL v3's. They look amazing! Id personally go for the EL dmg backlights that kitsch has in stock. A little more expensive but they look mint as.

I was going to ask, I've seen the EL lights, all I can tell is that they are white, but don't seem particularly special. What's different about them? It says its an electroluminescent light, but I'm to sure what that is.

Thanks for the tip btw tongue

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26 Reply by Sato

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Apeshit wrote:

The main difference is LED count and thickness.

By the way, we just restocked white backlights with a new model. wink

http://asmretro.com/density-backlight

Wow, they look great! Funnily enough, I discovered your site only a few hours ago, saw the previous model of backlight ad wondered when the new ones would be in stock. Convinient that it happens to be now tongue Edit: Wrong, that was the DMG button replacements. Still convenient though!

So, I'm assuming the more LEDs, the brighter it will be overall?

Also, does anyone who has used both kitchs, the v4 and/or ASMs say what their favourite was? It doesn't seem like it will make a huge difference which model or site I go for.

Thanks apeshit smile

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27 Topic by Sato

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First of all, I'd like to apologise if this is in the wrong section. Please move it if so big_smile

Now, I'm wanting to go ahead with my first gameboy mod very soon. All I really want to do is a standard biversion mod to start with. However, I'm not sure which backlight to pick. I've looked at both kitsch's LED3, and nonfinite's Envy v4, and can't seem to find a huge difference between the two.

If it helps, I'm looking for a white backlight. I'm aware they aren't in stock on kitsch-bent right now, but I'm just wondering what the difference between the two lights is.

Has anyone who has used one or both of these please give their opinions too? It would be insanely helpful to me smile

Thanks in advance big_smile

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28 Reply by Sato

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Burnfingers wrote:

*double post, sry*
how about some sound reactive button backlights? eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXfSPP7vquM

Wow, that's beautiful.

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29 Reply by Sato

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Teh D3th St4r wrote:

I got bored yesterday, so I made this one:
*removed images to save space

Where can I get a decal or stencil like the Nintendork one? I want to make a nice looking white DMG, but don't want to lose the text. Thanks.

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