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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Join me as i build my Classic Game Boy-styled Freeplay Zero, my ultimate retro gaming handheld.
DISCLAIMER
* Nothing was sponsored
* No real Game Boy Advance's are sacrificed for this build
Order your own Freeplay Zero or Freeplay CM3:
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Music:
Star Fox (SNES) - Corneria
Shatterhand (NES) - Final Area BGM
Ace Marino - Delorean Night Drive
Gregorio Franco - The Killer, Pt. 2
Astral Tales - The Ascent
Thanks for watching!
The intro was so entirely necessary
Kris van Rens cringe
How do you only have 34 subs?!?!?! This video was awesome, even if you had no interest in a Gameboy Zero.
Thank you very much for those kind words, it means a lot.
Same! Don't know how I got here but your love for detail in both building and filming is truly breathtaking!
Wow, you truly deserve more subs for such a well crafted video. Hope you get the recognition you deserve
Comments like this are what give me the most satisfaction out of making a video, so sincerely thank you! It means a lot.
Great video! I really like your final custom design. I've got a CM3 on the way!
Thank you! Good luck with your CM3, don't forget to share your build on the Freeplay Tech forum!
You got some talent man. Great video great job
Thank you!
Does this come with a backlight?
Yes, the CM3 package comes with a backlit LCD display. Quite a nice one actually, bright and colorful.
Thanks for watching!
0:28 I will name it, get a CRT TV that would the most retro style to play even emulated games on this peace of beauty you've made.
Haha, nice one. Thanks!!
Morph-X, where can I get the simple tool of yours which you had made for the embossed letters on the Game Boy Advance's shell where the start and select words appear?
Hi! You can craft one yourself. All i did was cut two bits of plastic to the size of the embossed "START" and "SELECT" labels, glued them together and sanded down the edge to a smooth even surface. It's super easy. Thanks for watching!
There's gotta be a way to make it like a console while using the handheld as a controller.
Oh that’s easy, actually, since the Raspi Zero has an HDMI output.
Thanks for watching!
wow sick nice work thank you for sharing
L.J. And thank you for watching!!
Wow you stole my name thanks
Hi I have a gba original shell and a pi zero the thing is, I bought a modded Game Boy with a shell, so I had to take out the original motherboard so now I have an extra shell laying around. I want to do this project but I don’t know how to.
In my opinion portables are the best
I don’t know if they are the best, i really like my consoles as well, but they do have a certain appeal. Thanks for watching!!
You are the magic boy
That’s perhaps a bit too much flattery, but thank you very much!
I built the first version of cm3. Though I'm yet to install retropi on it. Mostly because there isn't a lot of coverage on how to do so lol. Plus it's hard to find a compatible WiFi usb or how to install drivers for it. Hopefully this covers it
Would you consider making personalized ones for sale?
Problem is, i switched jobs and at my previous employer i had a very nice printer at my disposal. Also, it would depend on what you would be willing to pay since i would need to order the glass screen lenses and the label paper used for this is not that cheap either. If you’re interested you could leave me your e-mail address and see what we can do.
Thanks for watching!
Name a price & even pay shipping as i live in the UK
If you wanted to replicate the look of an original gameboy why didn't you build it from an original gameboy shell?
Very cool original game boy theme on the freeplay
Thanks a lot!!
Magenta is not a real color. It's just how your brain interprets that shade of red.
Fair enough. Thanks for watching!
@@morph-x7153 That was just a fun fact kind of thing. I wasn't being critical or anything.
K K I know how you meant it, i even googled it because you made me curious. You’re right, magenta is an extraspectral (or something like that) color. Fun fact indeed! ;-)
I just ordered this kit but I have a 32gb image for a pi zero I like better then freeplay zero image is it possible to switch it over? do I just need the driver for the screen?
That's my wife exactly when she watches Friends to fall asleep to every night -_-
That was fucking awesome. I'd love to make one myself, but I suck at manualities :c
I'd love to see you build one for the new zero. Or perhaps sell the custom lense :)
Really nice ...,
Definitely the best FreePlay build I’ve seen...
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Thank you for the kind words!
This video was just great and really well made
Thanks so much!!
built mine a couple months ago, still have not put games on it haha... adulting sucks...
I know what you mean, unfortunately...
Great job and nice video, man.
Im running some tests in my Raspberry Pi Zero 1.3. After flashing RetroPie to its SD card, I recommend overclocking it a little, because you can face serious fps drops in some games with the stock settings. Im using this setup: www.reddit.com/r/RetroPie/comments/bs0a0i/snes_performance_benchmarks_on_pi_zero_and_how_to/
And my RPi is running atari2600, nes, snes (not SuperFX games), mega drive, gbc and gba smoothly.
Thanks man! Well, it's actually the Super FX games and still a fair share of SNES games (Donkey Kong Country for instance) that don't run properly. GBA games, after installing the right BIOS files run amazingly well, to my surprise. Overclocking might be the little boost it could use, but i'm not quite sure how it will affect battery life. In any case, thanks for the tip!
How did you get your graphics to look so sharp on your screen
Awesome
Thanks!! Much appreciated!
Awesome work. Great attention to detail.
Thanks a lot, that's a great compliment!
You oughta check out the RetroFlag GPi Case.
Could I use a raspberry pi zero v.1.3
Jesus christ... Talent and patience definitely worth it, you deserve your reward!
Wow, those are some nice words. Thank you very much and thank you for watching!
Amazing job :3
Thank you!!
Is it possible to UV print that gameboy theme onto the screen lens? never had good result with decal. great video btw 👏
Thanks! Sorry for the late response. I have never tried UV printing, perhaps it would work. The decal is fine, but it is a bit of a hassle to get it on nicely.
Nicely edited video, actual skill in crafting a custom console: 125 subs.
TH-cam is not fair.
Kind words. Thanks! But considering it's only my second serious video, i can't and won't ask for more. I highly appreciate every sub, but at this point that's not what it's about for me because with my current daily life i'm not able to output videos regularly. But. More is coming eventually...
@@morph-x7153 , you seem pretty skilled as modder. Other channels own by modders do not post frequent videos, but they tend to get a good number of views. I could see you owning a nice spot in the TH-cam console modding community, this video was nicely edited, the mod turned out very good, if I were you I would try investing a little of time in developing some contents.
Is it possible to request a copy of the decals? Buttons, and screens? Please and thank you.
If you mean the files, that’s no problem. If you are willing to leave your e-mail address here, i can send it to you if you’d like.
Thanks for watching!
@@morph-x7153 yes please danilo.misajon.ii@gmail.com
I just sub. Today and why you only had few subsciber your vids are good
Awesome, thanks!!
1:40 or you could mod your gameboy
Nice vid! Really enjoyed your video of the FREEPLAY zero. Now, if you were to be so kind and answer one question for me, that would be awesome. My question is: where did you buy or obtain that logo-less glass screen for the gba? Thank you so much in advance!
Thanks a lot!
You can order the blank screen lens from Dead Pan Robot. Freeze-frame the video at 17:46 for more info.
Did you trim down the X and Y buttons? I noticed on my build they are much higher standing than my B and A buttons.
Corey Hectus Yes i did. At my first test assembly i noticed the height difference and thought it was terrible. So i gently trimmed 'm a bit. However, the button caps are now lowered so the LCD is a bit off-center, due to it touching the button caps. But ergonomics are important imo. Thanks for watching!
Okay cool. I wanted to do the same thing on my build because it's a little silly looking and uncomfortable to press those buttons when they sit so much higher up. Did you use a dremel for those as well? Also, I don't mind the LCD pushing down because I'd rather have the ergonomics :)
I trimmed the buttons using a sharp blade. But you'll have to rest the PCB in an angle to do so, but with a sharp blade you can shorten them in a precise matter as opposed to doing it with a dremel. Good luck!
Morph- X I did the same on my build. But I also shaved a bit more to keep the screen centered (a couple internal pics at the end of the video) th-cam.com/video/YF3zLJMDGpQ/w-d-xo.html
this vid is awsome dude :D
Thanks a lot, comments like this are very much appreciated!
My God I love this channel already.
The Cakekappen Show That's a great compliment and thanks a lot! Unfortunately i'm not in a position to be very active but i have some ideas for future videos.
Hi! I love the mod! I also have the cm3 freeplay. Do you have the sticker file A B X Y? Could you pass it to me or where could I buy it? Thank you very much!!!
Thanks! I do have it. If you could share your e-mail address i could just mail you the files if you want.
Morph- X Thank you friend!
elpibelopez@gmail.com
I hope you are fine! Greeting!
@@mlopezmad Files sent!
Morph- X sorry friend, but I don’t see. You can send to this acount? mlopezmad@gmail.com
Thank you!!! 🙏🏻
@@mlopezmad Please check again.
@morph-x what size drill bit did you use for the x and y button holes?
good work mate
Thanks!
This looks amazing, I hope you trim up a gba cartridge to cover the hole on the back for a bit of added protection while its in your pocket.
Thanks a lot! You know, i thought of putting a cartridge in there, but the Raspi tends to heat up quite a bit, so I thought it would be best to leave it open. But it would certainly look good.
saw the setup....subbed
Thank you!
I'm going to try out the screen decal method you did here on my next build. Thanks a lot for the information.
Awesome! Hope it works out well for you, but i'm sure it will. Thanks for watching!
Would you happen to sell the clear glass screen with the gameboy logos? (the dot matrix etc...)
If you send me your mail address we can see if something's possible.
Hey just a quick question. What size did you make your lens design to make it the correct size to stick on the glass lens?
Hi, i'm sorry for the late response. I made a scan of an original screen lens so i could use that as an overlay in Photoshop for my design. That and a ruler helped me in creating the final design. The bleed of the design is limitless since you'll cut away the excess of the film along the edge of the lens. Hope this helps you out.
Dude! Super epic custom work. I'd only suggest a paint job for the housing to match that classic Gameboy grey color. Other than that, it's still super epic. Wish I could own one. Lol
Hey! Thanks for the feedback and the kind words. A friend of mine had the same idea, but i really like the bright white of the shell and thought it best to keep it that way. While i can appreciate the idea, i'm pleased with the way it is. Thanks for stopping by!
Morph- X Will you make videos again in the future?
im curious doesnt copying nintendos design of that gb advance lead to a lawsuit?
I'm not worried about that. If i was to produce and sell thousands of these then it could or would become a problem, but not one handmade screen lens. Thanks for watching and subbing!
fucking fantastic video dude. I love how you went into such detail.
I see at 26:37 you realized you for got the y button. BTW, you did an amazing job!
Sharp eye you got there. I didn't really forget it, you can add the X and Y buttons with the whole thing put together, so that's why i didn't worry about it at that point. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!!
Morph- X - ahhhh, didn’t realize. I was reminiscing because I have done that so many times. The other day I backlighted a DMG. Flipped it over turned it on and admired the screen. Then, yep no buttons at all, literally smacked my head.
Well i've had that experience a couple of times myself. Sucks everytime. Still funny though.
I know the pie zero will be able to cope with GB, GBC, GBA, NES, MD (genesis), but will it be able to handle MAME, cos I'm guessing ps1 is too much for it?
I wouldn't know about MAME, i'm not much of an arcade guy myself. But PS1 will be a tough nut to crack. Several SNES games, mostly Super FX and DKC games don't run at full speed so i guess PS1 games will be a problem as well.
@@morph-x7153 Yea that's what I want to avoid, and have been considering the pi3 b+, and removing the Ethernet and dual twin usb, and solder straight to board or use low profile ports.
Then why not opt for the CM3, which basically is a Pi3 in a small form factor. It's perfect for MAME and PS1.
This is like the promod drag Car in video game form only has the form factor of the original but everything is modified its soo cool lmao
Thanks a lot!! Glad you like it!
@@morph-x7153 I'd love to build something like this with an XU4
Do they sell the xy button caps separately?
I don’t think so, unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
also what type of transfer paper did you use?
I'm not sure which one you mean, but for the button labels i used default brandless decal paper. For the screen lens i used "Herma 8964" transparent adhesive film. Not sure if it's available worldwide, but there are other brands that produce this kind of film or foil. Thanks for watching!
What did you use in the SNES in the beginning??
I'm sorry, but i'm not sure what you mean.
it´s ok :) watched your other videos and i saw it :) thx great job :)
Subbed. great vid full of great ideas
Thank you!
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