"The DIY starts off by creating a 3D printed shell (using a light curing printer, printing for a week) that houses the 10-inches electroluminescent LCD TV that emulates the warm glow of the original Game Boy. The choice of the display makes sense as the soft glow illuminates the pixels that otherwise would look too harsh on the big display compared to small screen of the Game Boy."
"Getting the games to run on the rig was not an easy feat as he had to fit in an Intel 845 motherboard for driving the big display and also creating the interface for running the emulated software of the Game Boy handheld console. The classic processor is assisted by the 65540 Flat Panel VGA Controller chip to simplify the clock synchronization and data signals."
A LEGO 421-piece life-size Game Boy replica was sold with Game Pak cartridges but could not play games; an Aussie modder later converted one into a fully functional handheld and promised a $50 kit for fans. A Chinese maker, LCLDIY, built a much larger, playable Game Boy that functions as a portable boombox. The build uses a week-long light-curing 3D print to house a 10-inch electroluminescent LCD to emulate the original’s warm glow. An Intel 845 motherboard and a 65540 Flat Panel VGA Controller are used, with BIOS modifications to match the display resolution. The outer shell snaps together like bricks, receives spray paint and stickers, and includes large tactile buttons and a joystick for an arcade feel.
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