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DIY Preperation

Andruszczenko, Eugene edited this page Sep 13, 2018 · 14 revisions

Mounting Options

So yo've decided to build the Gaboze Pocaio yourself from scratch.

First of, you are going to need some components. Below is a BOM with source links to purchase.

Bill of material and purchase links

Designator Description Manufacturer Part Number Purchase Link Quantity
POWER1 Lithium Battery Charging Board N/A AliExpress 1
R2 RES SMD 1.5K OHM 0.1% 1/4W 0805 ERJ-PB6B1501V DigiKey 1
R1 RES 3.9 OHM 1% 1/8W 0805 RMCF0805FT3R90 DigiKey 1
R3 RES 100K OHM 5% 1/4W 0805 RPC0805JT100KCT DigiKey 1
C1 CAP TANT 100UF 4V 20% 1206 F930G107MAA DigiKey 1
R4 RES 150 OHM 1% 1/4W 0805 RNCP0805FTD150R DigiKey 1
C3, C4 CAP CER 1UF 25V X7R 0805 C0805C105K3RACTU DigiKey 2
C2 CAP CER 220PF 50V X7R 0805 C0805C221M5RACTU DigiKey 1
R10 Replacement Volume Switch for Game boy N/A AliExpress 1
J3 CONN HEADER PH SIDE 2POS 2MM SMD S2B-PH-SM4-TB(LF)(SN) DigiKey 1
2.4TFT-ILI9341 2.4 inch SPI Serial LCD N/A AliExpress 1
U1 IC AMP AUDIO PWR 1W MONO 8SOIC LM4875MX-NOPB DigiKey 1
PI1 CONN BERGSTIK II .100" DR SMD 95157-440LF DigiKey 1
LED1 LED RED CLEAR 0603 SMD LTST-C191KRKT DigiKey 1
X1 CONN JACK STEREO 3.5MM R/A CP1-3525NG-GR-ND DigiKey 1
U$1 SWITCH SLIDE SPDT 300MA 4V MA12RTR DigiKey 1
J2 SPEAKER 8OHM 250MW TOP PORT 80DB PSR-20F08S-JQ DigiKey 1
J4 CONN RCPT USB MICRO B SMD ZX62D-B-5P8(30) DigiKey 1

Additionally, you can use our Digi-Key prefilled cart;

Region Link
Canada http://www.digikey.ca/short/jbb0h2
USA http://www.digikey.com/short/jbb0h2
UK http://www.digikey.co.uk/short/jbb0h2
World Just replace yout top level domain to whatever region you are in

Tools

What you will need to complete this build

Board

  • Gaboze Pocaio bare pcb
  • Components listed above
  • Soldering Iron / Station (yeah, you can use a $10 30w, i've done it)
  • Solder (0.3mm 63/37 recommended)
  • Polyimide Kapton Tape
  • Double Sided Tape

Video Tutorial

Shell

  • Game Boy Pocket Shell
  • Game Boy Cartridge
  • Game Boy Buttons
  • Game Boy Silicon Pads
  • Game Boy Lens Cover
  • Utility Knife
  • Square File
  • Straight Edge
  • Pliers
  • Screw Driver

Video Tutorial