GBC Mods
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Hey guys, as a special gift for someone I wanted to mod a GBC with...
1) A back (or front) light. (I read somewhere on here that backlights aren't possible...?)
2) A rechargeable battery (along the lines of the GBA SP & DS)
Before I go off buying a GBC, I just wanted to verify that these are possible and easy to do. Most of the mods appear to require an SP for the frontlight, I am also wondering if there are other places to get them. Same with the rechargeable battery.
1) A back (or front) light. (I read somewhere on here that backlights aren't possible...?)
2) A rechargeable battery (along the lines of the GBA SP & DS)
Before I go off buying a GBC, I just wanted to verify that these are possible and easy to do. Most of the mods appear to require an SP for the frontlight, I am also wondering if there are other places to get them. Same with the rechargeable battery.
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Re: GBC Mods
No it is not possible to practically backlight a GBC, it'll wash out the screen
although i do wish it were possible >.>
although i do wish it were possible >.>
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Backlighting isn't possible, but frontlighting is. I wouldn't necessarily call it easy... but it can be done if you know what you're doing.minigodzila wrote:No it is not possible to practically backlight a GBC, it'll wash out the screen
although i do wish it were possible >.>
Rechargeable battery is possible too. You can either use some sort of rechargable AA battery and install a charge port, or do the same with a 3.7v lipo cell. If you use a lipo battery though you'll need to buy a protection circuit... Check out http://www.batteryspace.com
EDIT: Extra Linkages!!!
http://www.batteryspace.com/protectionc ... limit.aspx
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... sited.aspx
I think this battery and PCB should work... Don't quote me on that though...
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Re: GBC Mods
So...you can backlight a Gameboy Pocket, but not a color?
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php ... it=gameboy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's weird.
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php ... it=gameboy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's weird.
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Hmmm.... I don't see how its wierd... The gameboy color has color and cant be done.boxerorange wrote:So...you can backlight a Gameboy Pocket, but not a color?
http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php ... it=gameboy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That's weird.
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Does that mean the color aspect is what makes it impossible to backlight?iHackedit wrote:Hmmm.... I don't see how its wierd... The gameboy color has color and cant be done.
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Basically what they're saying is that if you added a light behind the screen, you wouldn't like what you see. Adding frontlights is more plausible.boxerorange wrote:Does that mean the color aspect is what makes it impossible to backlight?iHackedit wrote:Hmmm.... I don't see how its wierd... The gameboy color has color and cant be done.
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I understand that, I'm just trying to figure out why you can do it to the Gameboy Pocket but not the Color.Biased wrote:Basically what they're saying is that if you added a light behind the screen, you wouldn't like what you see. Adding frontlights is more plausible.
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Different types of screens. Some screens allow light to shine from the back. Some screens were designed where light is reflected from the front to achieve brightness.boxerorange wrote:I understand that, I'm just trying to figure out why you can do it to the Gameboy Pocket but not the Color.Biased wrote:Basically what they're saying is that if you added a light behind the screen, you wouldn't like what you see. Adding frontlights is more plausible.
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Ok, I am now looking to get a frontlight and battery.
From what I've gathered on other posts, you can use the battery from the Gameboy Advance SP.
Is there a better battery I could use, or will this one give ample battery life?
EDIT: Another quick question. I'm guessing it would be safe to wash the plastic parts (obviously nothing electric), and, as long as they are completely dry, put it back together; I just wanted to verify that this won't damage it and/or if there would be a better way to clean it.
From what I've gathered on other posts, you can use the battery from the Gameboy Advance SP.
Is there a better battery I could use, or will this one give ample battery life?
EDIT: Another quick question. I'm guessing it would be safe to wash the plastic parts (obviously nothing electric), and, as long as they are completely dry, put it back together; I just wanted to verify that this won't damage it and/or if there would be a better way to clean it.
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Whenever I take apart electronics like my PSP or 360 controllers, I get a toothpick, q-tips, cotton balls, and rubbing alcohol. It dries quickly and gets everything nice and clean.
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Would this be a relatively easy project? Comparable to the front light mod. I dont have any knowledge on circuitry or anything, but if its easy enough I would like to give it a go.Pkmnjunky7 wrote:Backlighting isn't possible, but frontlighting is. I wouldn't necessarily call it easy... but it can be done if you know what you're doing.minigodzila wrote:No it is not possible to practically backlight a GBC, it'll wash out the screen
although i do wish it were possible >.>
Rechargeable battery is possible too. You can either use some sort of rechargable AA battery and install a charge port, or do the same with a 3.7v lipo cell. If you use a lipo battery though you'll need to buy a protection circuit... Check out http://www.batteryspace.com
EDIT: Extra Linkages!!!
http://www.batteryspace.com/protectionc ... limit.aspx
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... sited.aspx
I think this battery and PCB should work... Don't quote me on that though...
Re: GBC Mods
Would this be a relatively easy project? Comparable to the front light mod. I dont have any knowledge on circuitry or anything, but if its easy enough I would like to give it a go.Pkmnjunky7 wrote:Backlighting isn't possible, but frontlighting is. I wouldn't necessarily call it easy... but it can be done if you know what you're doing.minigodzila wrote:No it is not possible to practically backlight a GBC, it'll wash out the screen
although i do wish it were possible >.>
Rechargeable battery is possible too. You can either use some sort of rechargable AA battery and install a charge port, or do the same with a 3.7v lipo cell. If you use a lipo battery though you'll need to buy a protection circuit... Check out http://www.batteryspace.com
EDIT: Extra Linkages!!!
http://www.batteryspace.com/protectionc ... limit.aspx
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-i ... sited.aspx
I think this battery and PCB should work... Don't quote me on that though...