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:
DOCUMENTATION:
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
- You can use any DMG shell for install, however, you will need to prepare/modify the shell. Please see documentation.
- You will need 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.
