Zega Mame Boy+ GameBoy Zero Raspberry Pi Mod DIY Kit – Zarcade Limited

A custom PCB kit designed to fit perfectly inside a GameBoy shell. Runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero 2 and allows you to play thousands of retro games using Retropie. Uses rechargeable lithium batteries which can be recharged via USB-C. Includes safe shut-down and power-off and offers crisp, clear digital audio.

The Zega Mame Boy Plus / Gameboy Zero kit is the newest variation including 4 button support, shoulder buttons support and simple Raspberry Pi installation. Raspberry Pi soldering is no longer required with a Raspberry Pi that has pre-soldered pins.

Includes the Mainboard with 2.8 inch LCD, charging / audio board with battery extension cable and audio jack with speaker. Soldering is required to complete the installation. Please ensure you download and read the Pre-install and setup guide from the Zega Mame Boy main page.

INCLUDED:

• 1x Mainboard
• 1x 2.8″ Serial LCD
• 1x Charger board with integrated lithium charger, battery level and safe shutdown
• 1x Headphone jack PCB
• 1x Speaker
• 1x Mainboard to Charging board ribbon connector
• 1x Speaker cable with connector
• 1x Audio jack cable with connectors
• 1x Battery Extension Cable

SOLDERING REQUIRED:

• Volume wheel
• Contrast wheel
• 4 pin JST connector x 3
• 2 pin JST connector x 1
• On / Off slide switch
• 2.8″ LCD
• Headphone Jack
• Speaker wire
• Green LED (ACT Led)
• Battery Extension Wire

PAIRS WELL WITH:

• Zega Mame Boy+ X/Y Button Bracket
• Zega Mame Boy+ Shoulder Button PCB and Bracket
• 40 Pin Male Header for the Raspberry Pi (2.54 Inch)

DOCUMENTATION:

• Mame Boy Pre-Install Checks Guide
• Mame Boy Pre-Install Checks Video Guide
• Zega Mame Boy+ Support Portal
• Downloads/STL Files/Images
• Preparing DMG Shell
• Recommend Batteries (Battery is NOT included with this kit and must be purchased separately).

NOTES:

• Mame Boy + requires a Raspberry Pi with a header. If you have a Pi with a pre-installed header, no soldering required. If not, you will be required to solder the header to the Pi.
• Although not required, adding the additional 2 front buttons will open up more games to play on the Zega Mame Boy. Some shell modification is required. You can also purchase a ready drilled shell from the Zega store.
• You can use any DMG shell for install, however, you will need to prepare/modify the shell. Please see documentation.
• You will need an original sized/non-IPS lens/screen for this kit.
• PCB color may vary. As of 2/7/24 PCB is black.
• Raspberry Pi, shell, buttons, membranes, lens, battery not included.

WARNINGS:

• Please ensure you are confident in your soldering ability to attempt this project. Under no circumstances will any refunds/replacements be made if soldering has been attempted.