Samsung Blackjack in a Game Boy Case -Build Log-

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Samsung Blackjack in a Game Boy Case -Build Log-

Post by electromaster64 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:30 pm

I am planning to put my old Samsung Blackjack into an original Game Boy case. The QWERTY keyboard gives me plenty of connection points to wire buttons for various emulators. Below is a concept image. The only issue is that the Blackjack screen is slightly smaller than the Game Boy and I need to make a new bezel. How should I make a bezel that looks original but is fit to the new screen?

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Post by electromaster64 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:03 pm

Holes drilled for the buttons. I still need help on that bezel. I am researching the pinout for Samsung's proprietary connector so I can rewire it to use regular USB and a 3.5mm stereo jack. I am also trying to see if it would be possible wire the Micro SD slot to fit regular SD cards.

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Post by electromaster64 » Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:37 am

Update:

Blackjack screen mounted inside of Game Boy LCD holder.
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Screen mounted inside of Game Boy
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Tracing holes from Game Boy board onto new controller prior to modification so it will screw directly into Game Boy case using existing screw posts.
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Samsung main board and modified 20-pin connector ready to be affixed to rear of screen.
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More to come soon.
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Post by electromaster64 » Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:41 am

The only question I currently have is how to replace the power button. The Samsung Blackjack power button has three leads rather than two so I was unsure if a standard tact switch would work and if not what should I use to make a new power button?
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Post by Muniosi » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:29 pm

Nice job so far. I'm not sure about your question but I wanted to drop in and say good work.

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Post by electromaster64 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:58 pm

Here is a picture and a diagram of the buttons that are confusing me.

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When pressing the power button a circuit is completed between points 1 and 2. When pressing the volume rocker up a circuit is completed between 1 and 3 when pressing it down a circuit is completed between 2 and 3. I am not sure what #3 on the power button and #4 on the volume rocker is for. I would like to replace these buttons with tact switches or something but not sure what I should use as I cannot figure out these extra connections.
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Re: Samsung Blackjack in a Game Boy Case -Build Log-

Post by ETruj » Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:21 pm

the gameboy lcd holder came from this gameboy or one of the newer models? your build looks fantastic! i've seen one build where a guy used an ipod nano and he used a plug in controller to make soldering the buttons and the layout easier. you can fill in the gaps left by the smaller lcd screen by ordering a replacement screen for the gameboy and painting it. they're super cheap on ebay.

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