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Just installed mine and it sounds so awful I don’t know what’s going :/

2:30 is better then 15:23 flat trumpet...so bad. Good tuto but it doesn't improve the sound it deteriorate it, against with all mods, despite it.

Came across the newer version of this kit (with the two additional face buttons plus the optional rear shoulder button module) on Handheld Legend and it immediately piqued my curiosity. I have always loved the DMG for its form factor, but the classic Gameboy library was never all that compelling to me so I have never had a reason to mod/rebuild a DMG until now. I have already ordered all the parts to do my own build and can't wait for everything to arrive. He has a Gameboy Advance SP version now and I'm already eager to do a build for that as well. Plus he's offering pre-soldered versions which is super nice since soldering those stupid clicky button pads on is an absolute nightmare lol.

I just want to update my comment because i feel like i learned alot from this build. Keep in mind when building this that all of these modification companies making the buttons and membranes have their own fitment issues. I use the following and now have a rather wonderful gameboy macro. 1.Extreme rate translucent black shell kit 2.Retro game restore smoke black faceplate 3.translucent green ds lite buttons from handheld legends 4. Clear membranes from handheld legends 5. 30 gauge kaynar wire & kapton tape 6. Four 2mmx1mm magnets(joe bleeps) When building this the triggers from handheld legend did not fit the extreme rate shell. Extreme rate made their kit to fit together as one package. So after completion the triggers had no room to travel. The membranes from handheld legend fit this faceplate perfectly. The extreme rate ones did not hug the buttons very well. When placing the speaker into the faceplate. I recommend taking out all of the buttons and setting the faceplate over the screen to tape the speaker onto the correct position of the ribbom cable before assembly. Use the magnets to help extend the length of the trigger posts so they actually fit. This video is extremely helpful and so isnt the Joe Bleeps video. I wish there was more out there on this faceplate as it is great and comes with just about everything you need when you order it. If you have the money i highly recommend the boxy pixel shell with helders flex amp. I had the pleasure of making both and fhe boxy pixel set up is not only easier but it is better. The big issue with those is finding a legitimate switch speaker.

I’m installing a funnyplaying speaker. When soldering the 2 wires, they don’t end up crisscrossing like the oem speaker? Top wire was soldered to the hole closest to label SP1 while bottom wire was soldered to the hole closest to label C49

Thank you for the comparison and the step by step! I'm deciding what parts I want right now (deciding everything before buying anything!) and I've never soldered before but. You do it beautifully, and it's given me confidence that I can, too. I learned a lot here!

I'm a little unclear on what this does. Does it improve the GBA sound quality? The original GBA all the way up to the SP had this awful kind of static-y quality to it.

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What temp are you using when desoldering the old regulator away from the harness?

where did you get that DMG GBA case its FIRE

Great video. What's the contrast like with the new panel installed? It looks a little washed out but that may just be the video?

Thanks for this, it gives me confidence to shell swap my gba.

Why I can’t just get a retro pi zero sd card why do I have to download an image?

Fantastic guide. I was affraid I got stuck with the dim greenish backlight. Thanks, friend.

Could you use the original speaker?

The link now leads to nothing sadly and I want to try this, where could I find one like this now?

if I have extremely low sound on the HP of my GBA) not on the headphone. is the cleanamp allows you to bypass the volume potentiometer, the original amp and the cp4 capacitor?

What all was included with the Zega Mame Boy? I am thinking about doing this build, but I am getting a little confused about what actually comes with the Zega, so I don't accidentally order extra parts that I don't need. I know I need to get the Raspberry Pi separate, is there anything else no included?

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

Nintendo Game Boy's and Sega Game Gears both make great portable Raspberry Pi MAME arcade consoles.

Qué bueno su EverDrive no tiene tiempo de Carga!

Why not just use the angry holder PCB board and it properly mixes the left and right audio and amplifies the sound considerably

Why didnt you add the extra buttons? Also did you use a preloaded sd card?

I've seen the flex amp from helder's game tech that makes installing the resistor and boosting the sound a lot easier, only issue is that it's designed for switch speakers. It's been out for a bit so have you guys or anyone else in the comments tested it with the psp speaker? better yet, has anyone fit the switch speaker into the RGR shell?

Do you have a show where you repair this stuff

hey just ordered one of these, kind of a silly question but I see that you need to download an image to burn to an SD card, is it safe?

I wonder how much room there would be t o add a small switch instead of bridging left and right audio channels in case you want to use stereo headphones

That looks really sweet. It definately has the coolness factor. Though soldering the actual rasberry pi to the board looks a little daunting for a novice like me...

Hi can this mod be done without the psp speaker and resistor?

Looks great! You are the first one I've ever seen connecting both speaker points for left and right. I will try this, maybe the sound is then a little bit louder. :) Nice idea.

Hello, when I can find this clear case? link? Thanks!

my screen wiggles and doesnt fit flush any help?

Use smaller conductors, my dude. Thinner gauge wire is important for these kinda mods.

Work this with a Banana pi zero 2?

Hi, Can we put a game cartridge as decorative?

Absolutely Amazing 👏🏻

usually thermal paste is not conductive, the ram / cpu / gpu are all three at different heights using thermal paste won't work as expected as none of the 3 components will have the correct "flatness" of the heatsink and thermal paste

@25:15 when you feel the shell. Thats when I needed it

Bro you give me gear envy. I want to make this now

Just a heads up. This kind o heatsink are not suposed to be used with thermal compound, because it doesn't squish it enouth to be just a thin layer. The best move is to use themal pads with the rigth thickness. Anyway, this Cube came out looking great! Can't wait to get my hand on one of this cases!

Can u do this mod, but with DS FAT?

Just bought 5 of these in smoke color. would have liked to get a few in purple too but i didnt want to get 5 of each for multiple discounts. i bet i could have messaged them tho.

Can you please update the aliexpress link? It seems expired or something. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the vid my man, doing a shell swap for IPS V2 right now and this helped.

Great tutorial! You have a radio voice. It sound JUST like Norman Gilliland from Wisconsin Public Radio. th-cam.com/video/odgg-B0a_aQ/w-d-xo.html

I enjoy working on old consoles and games. I recently plugged in my SNES and the controllers are being odd. I have cleaned them before. I was playing SMW and noticed when I held down the Y-button, Yoshi would continually stick his tongue out as if I were pressing it multiple times. The d-pad was odd as well, pushing any direction once would move the cursor twice. On my second controller, only the b-button worked. Strangely, pressing the b-button would also pause the game. Mario would jump and the game would pause. Is this an issue that can be resolved by cleaning the controller or swapping out the pads, or is this a deeper issue?

Did you purchase white or blue?

Hello, loved the video! Dumb question but how are you powering the EL panel?

Awesome overview and build. I want to build one, but I'm new to how the raspberry pi integration works. is the emulator already on the pi or is that loaded?

The link expired, can you share a new one?