Game Boy Color: USB-C Charging Kit

11,00 €

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SKU: GBC-1 Category:

Description

The Game Boy Color USB-C Charging Kit is a circuit that allows to charge a Nintendo Game Boy Color by USB-C and use a Li-ion battery instead of AA batteries.

This circuit includes the famous TP4056 and DW01A. The first one is the device in charge of charging the battery, and the second one is protecting the lifetime of the battery of the over-discharge.

This kit includes two boards. If you want to install it easy, it’s enough with the main board which doesn’t need any cable for working. However, if you want to have the status LEDs in the same place as the original status LED, then you will need to solder the second board and joint both with 3 cables. You can choose the best option for you.

FEATURES

  • Exact shape for Game Boy Color.
  • USB-C connector.
  • Battery charge control (charging level and overdischarge)
  • LED indicators for playing (white), charging battery (red) and battery full (green)

INCLUDED

  • 1 frame board which includes the two boards: charging and light.
  • 1 Battery cable.
  • 1 Cable of 3 wires for connecting the light board.
  • 1 Light diffuser pipe.

REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

NOTES

This module has been designed to be used with the console’s original voltage regulator because it supports an input voltage range between 2 a 4.6V and the battery kit provide a voltage between 2.75 a 4.2V. If you also want to change the original power supply, it’s important it is compatible with the voltage provided for the battery kit, otherwise you may damage something.

Since the version 1.7 has changed its shape, the features are the same but the battery connector has been moved to a place where it’s not necessary to cut the plastic shell.

DOCUMENTATION

Additional information

Weight 0,0092 kg
Dimensions 8 × 6 × 0,5 cm
Circuit color

Black
Circuit version

v1.8

Compatibility

This board is compatible with the following version boards of GBC:

  • CGB-CPU-01
  • CGB-CPU-02
  • CGB-CPU-03
  • CGB-CPU-04
  • CGB-CPU-05
  • CGB-CPU-06

Some third party modules which people have tried and work well together this kit:

  • IPS Screens
  • CleanPower Regulator (photo)
  • CleanAmp v1.1 Audio Amplifier (photo)
  • Pololu 5V Step-Up Voltage Regulator U1V10F5 (link)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play and charge the battery at the same time?

The electronic board doesn’t have support for it. You shouldn’t play and charge at the same time.

Can I use this board with others boards?

You can do it as long as the board you want to install is compatible with the voltage supplied by this board. Remember it can be between 2.75 to 4.2V, for example, this modules work great:

    • CleanPower Regulator (photo)
    • CleanAmp v1.1 Audio Amplifier (photo)
    • Pololu 5V Step-Up Voltage Regulator U1V10F5 (link)

The speaker or/and headphones make noise with the USB-C charging kit.

There are some conditions that can do the GB makes noise. For example, if your GB power regulator is too used/old, or you have installed an IPS screen that drains too much energy, etc. you can have this problem.
You can solve this in most of the cases replacing the original power supply for other compatible (the input voltage must support between 2.75 to 4.2V)

Changelog

  • 2020-09: v1.0
    • Initial version, it has never made.
  • 2021-02: v1.2
    • First version of the board.
  • 2021-03: v1.3
    • Added frame for panelize the circuit.
    • Added lights in the main board.
  • 2021-04: v1.4
    • Removed voltage jumper selector for charging battery. (It will charge at 1A)
  • 2021-05: v1.5
    • Simplified how to separate the boards from the frame.
    • Added GBC logo.
    • Added a light diffuser.
  • 2021-10: v1.6
    • Reduced the pads width of the battery connector in 8 mil.
    • Modified the fount of the “GBC USB CHARGING KIT” text.
    • Added a 5V pad to solder an alternative input, for example a Qi charger.
  • 2022-02: v1.6 (February)
    • The LEDs manufacturer has changed because the out of stock. The new green LED is a brighter than before. If this is too much for you, try to put translucent tape over the green LED (between the LED and the light diffuser).
  • 2022-05: v1.6 (May)
    • New green light with less brighter than before, but the color it’s a bit yellow, like lime color.
  • 2022-06: v1.6 (June)
    • Modified the letter logos to avoid any complaint.
  • 2022-08: v1.7
    • Modified the board shape and the battery connector position. Installation requires cutting less of the plastic shell.
  • 2023-03: v1.8
    • Removed the pads for wireless charging receiver.
    • Added new logo.

Gallery of customer's installation

If you are happy with your installation result, you can send me the photos and I can publish here, other clients will see the result!

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