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Modifications

32teeth edited this page Mar 30, 2020 · 2 revisions

Simple Shell Modifications

Recommended Tools

Tools

  • Utility Blade
  • Angle Cutters
  • Square Bastard File
  • Game Boy Pocket Shell

Front Shell

Inner Headphone Tabs

Remove Them

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USB Connector

Trim Down with File (1-2mm)

Only if your shell presses down on the USB connector Tabs

SD Card

Access Slot

Place Retro ESP32 board into front shell with SD Card in Tabs

Mark with fine tip marker or pen SD Card location Tabs Tabs

Use square file to create channel Depth really depends on you. 2-3mm recommended. Tabs Tabs Tabs Tabs

Battery

LiPo

We use a 2000mAh 555060.

If you get one with JST connector assembled, make sure polarity is correct!

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Cartridge

Tabs

Remove inner bottom ridge scoring with utility blade, then peel away using pliers

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Assembly

Put it together

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CONFIRM BATTERY POLARITY

See PCB for wire colors to match battery connector Tabs

Place stickers

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Turn It On

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