I've been repairing electronics professionally for the last 9 years. I recently got my hands on a DMG Gameboy from 1989. The customer wasn't interested in pouring the money into it to fix the screen (I tried all the usual stuff to get it working, but I deduced the fault appeared to be with the embedded controller in the Y-axis flex). I bought it off of him for $40, because otherwise it would have ended up in the trash, or in a drawer collecting dust for who knows how many years. I decided to look into the whacky world of Gameboy mods, and stumbled into this. Soldering is my specialty! I fix things under microscopes, I run 40AWG jumper wires almost all the time to fix all sorts of silly things. This looks like it's right up my alley. My best friend has been collecting retro electronics for years, and I think something like this would make a very cool and thoughtful gift for her. Thank you for making such a detailed breakdown of how these boards and kits all go together. I just need to find a Gameboy Color to steal some parts from.
@@MachoNachoProductions Just wanted to update and say I managed to find my gameboy color! I got it in a completely non-working state, and I assume the battery terminals were just corroded. Easy fix, but I was eager to cannibalize it and start building this. So far it has been very fun! I'm on the part where I get to hand solder like a hundred passive components, and this is pretty boring. But doing all of the complicated packages like the CPU, various ICs, FPC connectors, etc was awesome. The cartridge connector was quite difficult to remove by hand at first, but a knife tip and some solder wick made some quick work of it. UPDATE: I'm almost finished! I ran into a bit of an issue testing the boards when I saw it wasn't actually powering on. I had all of the necessary voltage rails, but for some reason it just wouldn't fire up. I was afraid I had accidentally salvaged a damaged GBC CPU. It turns out I'm just stupid, I had the cable that goes from the CPU board to the IPS board upside-down. I also ran into a sound issue, but I should've tested the DMG speaker I salvaged with a multimeter before even salvaging it --- that sucker was dead as a doornail. I fortunately had another DMG I'm planning on tearing apart to build another one of these things, so I just pulled the speaker from that. My one remaining step is to trim a bit of the edges of the original DMG shell to fit the new screen, and she'll be ready to go :). This was actually super fun to build, and I am definitely going to re-order the Mouser components I need to slap together another one.
@@MachoNachoProductions Specially since many of them fail in stuff that wouldn't affect this mod. I don't think I've even heard of a failed CPU or RAM on the GB lineup, but the DMG's LCDs rot, irreparably. The Color's LCDs often have deteriorated polarizer filters that can be replaced with a LOT of patience and the right (cheap) filter film, but I imagine most don't do it either. The only one thing I would have done differently on this mod is ditching the old electrolytic capacitors from the sound board, everything else was a top notch job, it's nice to see people who know how to do stuff doing it.
adding more to this, I used to sell modded handhelds a while ago, I specifically went for the dead screen ones, or anything that didn't have to do with leaky batteries. Often these would get sold in Japanese eBay auctions as not working for no more than a bad power switch, but quite a few ready to bin ones were saved by modding a new screen and case to it.
@@MachoNachoProductions Hello friend This Classic Gameboy with the Color screen, does it still have the original Link Cable input? Do you have this Gambrboy for sale?
That's a passion build for sure, reverse engineered board and all just for the sake of it being cool. Really admire people that do this kind of stuff, with such simple reasoning, not everything has to be for profit or for saving the world, sometimes just plain doing it for fun, the challenge and sharing for whoever also likes, should go more appreciated as well.
These videos are always enjoyable, but I really appreciate the extra effort you put into the intro. Very good looking cinematography. I also really appreciate the lighting choices throughout. It just adds that little bit extra that makes the presentation that much nicer. 🙂
This Frankenstein's Monster of a DMG is really rad. I've been compiling broken Game Boys and Game Gears with the intention to do these types of builds in the next few months. Your videos will go a long way in allowing me to bring these back from the dead. Great video, as always! 👍🏿
Not only is this video about a dream build of mine (DMG color) but the intro, music, and overall production quality of this video is AAA. Awesome content, love the videos, keep up the great work! 👍
Reminds me of when my grandfather put together 7 broken CRT TVs he found at the dump when he was younger and took working parts from each one and made one working TV, no diagrams or education on it besides personal experience and I'd say he did a pretty good job
My god Tito. It’s probably a dream build to those who grew up with a DMG! Awesome video as always. When I modified my DMG last Christmas after seeing your video, that idea crossed my mind. 😉
Glad you enjoyed the video! It’s definitely an incredible build. I’d like to see a pocket version but with improved battery life. That would be amazing!
I love your Halloween intro! This FrankenBoy is so cool! It's way more soldering than I could do. The creator has really good skills to put this all together.
This is amazing! I'd say at this point its no longer a retro system, but basically a brand new system that takes design cues from the original system. Give it some time and they'll find a way to clone the CPU so the system can be 100 percent aftermarket.
We doing seasonal _hardware_ mods now? Mate your production is something else! I actually saw the animation and as an engineer I smirked "ofc they did that..." I would call this _The_ Gameboy myself.
Y'know..I can't help it. but everytime your splash screen comes up with your name comes up with the nacho and then the cheese pouring on it, I would love hearing a "mmm nachos" and a crunch at the end,idk why but I think that just completes the whole nacho thing😂
Awesome video, these videos will be historical in years to come. Please do an xbox 360 controller maintenance/upgrade/repair video. They are the ultimate controllers.
Amazing!!! That mod was just just so cool. But that intro?! OMG. Just beautiful! Clearly you put in a lot of time filming that intro and editing it. It was an absolute journey to watch! Thanks Tito.
You NAILED THIS!!!!! What an AMAZING HALLOWEEN video for an AMAZING PROJECT!!! 10 out of 10 Tito!!!!!!!! You did SUCH a GREAT JOB on the aesthetics of this video! Not too many RUclipsrs are willing to put that much effort in to their videos, but you took the risk and IT WAS WORTH IT!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!
I've said it once and I'll say it again. This channel is so underrated. The beautiful entry to this video was awesome. Keep up the amazing work I love this channel. I cannot wait to see what you do in the future!
when it comes to intro production in the retro scene, there is no equal to Macho Nacho. the use of your own leitmotif to create a halloween opening was sublime!
This would be my dream DMG but my solder skills are at a very beginner level. I think I'd die from stress just trying to get the CPU on, nevermind the dozens of caps. Lovely video.
Awesome video, Tito! I liked the way you make the thematic opening, your sounds...everything helps to create a fantastic experience and environment for a halloween video. Wonderful job, your DMG looks fantastic, really! Like a badass Frankenstein! Thanks for the video and so much thanks for the tutorial! This is a masterpiece of retro gaming videos of halloween!
Great video as usual! One thing I'd like to mention is to not attempt this mod if you don't have the right tools and experience to solder those darn small capacitors/resistors/transistors (meaning microscope, solder and hot air station etc). I messed up two gba sps because I desoldered capacitors because I wanted to install the Retrosix De-hum kit. Don't do it if you dont have the right tools, ask a pro to do it. Trust me lol.
Hurts to see the gbc get dismantled, but this is honestly the solution to my "little device, bigger hands now cause adult" problem. I may attempt this soon as it looks amazing. Nice work with the videos as always, top tier editing.
Hey man, just wanted to say i loved the poduction quality of all your videos and especially this one! You always do a fantastic job and this video is no exception!
I just wanted to add that you can buy all new DMG parts for this project which is what I ended up doing, new caps, lowpass filter, power switch, volume pot etc... If you wanted you could even buy new memory chips for the GBC but those tend to be expensive. The only thing I could NOT source was the GBC CPU.
I always love your videos and the very high production quality, but man what an exceptional intro for this one... goosebumps, so great! Going to rewatch it...again 😀
Geez Tito, I just made my Gameboy aluminium with IPS and now you drop this video hahah 😀 Awesome video though, and I probably upgrade (again) sometime!
I've been repairing electronics professionally for the last 9 years. I recently got my hands on a DMG Gameboy from 1989. The customer wasn't interested in pouring the money into it to fix the screen (I tried all the usual stuff to get it working, but I deduced the fault appeared to be with the embedded controller in the Y-axis flex).
I bought it off of him for $40, because otherwise it would have ended up in the trash, or in a drawer collecting dust for who knows how many years. I decided to look into the whacky world of Gameboy mods, and stumbled into this.
Soldering is my specialty! I fix things under microscopes, I run 40AWG jumper wires almost all the time to fix all sorts of silly things. This looks like it's right up my alley. My best friend has been collecting retro electronics for years, and I think something like this would make a very cool and thoughtful gift for her.
Thank you for making such a detailed breakdown of how these boards and kits all go together. I just need to find a Gameboy Color to steal some parts from.
So glad you found the videos helpful! I you find your game boy color!
@@MachoNachoProductions
Does it also work if you install a Gameboy Color CPU to SGB adapter?
Can I play Gameboy Color games on Super Gameboy Adapter?
@@MachoNachoProductions Just wanted to update and say I managed to find my gameboy color! I got it in a completely non-working state, and I assume the battery terminals were just corroded. Easy fix, but I was eager to cannibalize it and start building this. So far it has been very fun!
I'm on the part where I get to hand solder like a hundred passive components, and this is pretty boring. But doing all of the complicated packages like the CPU, various ICs, FPC connectors, etc was awesome. The cartridge connector was quite difficult to remove by hand at first, but a knife tip and some solder wick made some quick work of it.
UPDATE: I'm almost finished! I ran into a bit of an issue testing the boards when I saw it wasn't actually powering on. I had all of the necessary voltage rails, but for some reason it just wouldn't fire up. I was afraid I had accidentally salvaged a damaged GBC CPU. It turns out I'm just stupid, I had the cable that goes from the CPU board to the IPS board upside-down. I also ran into a sound issue, but I should've tested the DMG speaker I salvaged with a multimeter before even salvaging it --- that sucker was dead as a doornail. I fortunately had another DMG I'm planning on tearing apart to build another one of these things, so I just pulled the speaker from that.
My one remaining step is to trim a bit of the edges of the original DMG shell to fit the new screen, and she'll be ready to go :). This was actually super fun to build, and I am definitely going to re-order the Mouser components I need to slap together another one.
This was the perfect time to share this mod. I'm glad to see old systems get another chance to play games again. Hate to see any of them go to waste.
Same here! It’s so satisfying being able to take broken consoles and get them to a working state again
@@MachoNachoProductions Specially since many of them fail in stuff that wouldn't affect this mod. I don't think I've even heard of a failed CPU or RAM on the GB lineup, but the DMG's LCDs rot, irreparably. The Color's LCDs often have deteriorated polarizer filters that can be replaced with a LOT of patience and the right (cheap) filter film, but I imagine most don't do it either.
The only one thing I would have done differently on this mod is ditching the old electrolytic capacitors from the sound board, everything else was a top notch job, it's nice to see people who know how to do stuff doing it.
adding more to this, I used to sell modded handhelds a while ago, I specifically went for the dead screen ones, or anything that didn't have to do with leaky batteries. Often these would get sold in Japanese eBay auctions as not working for no more than a bad power switch, but quite a few ready to bin ones were saved by modding a new screen and case to it.
I always enjoy your top notch cinematography, sound, lighting, and editing. And this one was a special treat, thanks so much!!! 💜👾🖤
Thank you Monika 🙏 so glad you’re enjoying the channel
@@MachoNachoProductions I sure am, thanks again Tito!
My question is do you secretly have a side channel or do work for others. The skill you have seems like something you practice frequently
@@MachoNachoProductions hello friend
Do you sell a Classic Gameboy like this already assembled on any site?
@@-3-._.I think he signed up for 14 day filmmaker lol
always loved halloween specials the most in any show and it fills my heart with joy when I see people on youtube do it too, nice one Tito.
Glad you enjoyed the episode! I have a lot of fun with these Halloween episodes 👻
The production value on this episode is next level. Nice work, Tito!
Thank you brother 🙏 hope all is well with you dude!
@@MachoNachoProductions Hello friend This Classic Gameboy with the Color screen, does it still have the original Link Cable input? Do you have this Gambrboy for sale?
That's a passion build for sure, reverse engineered board and all just for the sake of it being cool. Really admire people that do this kind of stuff, with such simple reasoning, not everything has to be for profit or for saving the world, sometimes just plain doing it for fun, the challenge and sharing for whoever also likes, should go more appreciated as well.
These videos are always enjoyable, but I really appreciate the extra effort you put into the intro. Very good looking cinematography. I also really appreciate the lighting choices throughout. It just adds that little bit extra that makes the presentation that much nicer. 🙂
This Frankenstein's Monster of a DMG is really rad. I've been compiling broken Game Boys and Game Gears with the intention to do these types of builds in the next few months. Your videos will go a long way in allowing me to bring these back from the dead. Great video, as always! 👍🏿
That’s awesome dude! It’s so cool that we now have the ability to do these types of builds and save countless consoles! Cheers brother!
Got any I can buy off you?
Not only is this video about a dream build of mine (DMG color) but the intro, music, and overall production quality of this video is AAA. Awesome content, love the videos, keep up the great work! 👍
Thank you very much Shawn!
This intro is amazing. Love the polish you're putting into these vids 🕊️
Thank you brother! 🙏
Just now rewatching, didn't catch the start, I've got to say this intro is masterful, I loved it. Congratulations!
Glad you liked the intro Andre! Had a lot of fun with making this episode 😁
It's beautiful. I really enjoy your production value and one day I'll get close to it.
Also color Gameboy in a DMG shell is a dream form factor
Reminds me of when my grandfather put together 7 broken CRT TVs he found at the dump when he was younger and took working parts from each one and made one working TV, no diagrams or education on it besides personal experience and I'd say he did a pretty good job
Fantastic production quality on this Halloween Special. Entertaining and educational as always my man Tito. Keep it up!
Thank you brother!
@@MachoNachoProductions absolute goosebumps man!
I've loved every thing about this episode, the mixed creepy music, the idea, the mod, the video shooting and editing, awesome, great job man...
Thank you so much 🙏
My god Tito. It’s probably a dream build to those who grew up with a DMG! Awesome video as always. When I modified my DMG last Christmas after seeing your video, that idea crossed my mind. 😉
Glad you enjoyed the video! It’s definitely an incredible build. I’d like to see a pocket version but with improved battery life. That would be amazing!
this whole intro was amazing haha. I loved it.
Thank you Oscar! Glad you enjoyed it!
I really appreciate the Halloween themed video, while not changing the core concept, really nicely made, congrats !
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your Halloween intro! This FrankenBoy is so cool! It's way more soldering than I could do. The creator has really good skills to put this all together.
Whenever he breaks out the cardigan you know the video gonna be 🔥🔥🔥
The good battery life make sense considering the Gameboy color now has double the batteries it was designed for.
Huzzah! Someone did it! More space for a battery or other upgrades I hope! Can’t wait to see the video
It’s a sweet mod for sure, hope you enjoy the video!
@@MachoNachoProductions great production quality and music! The unique features found in this mod are such great ideas, too!
Awesome Halloween Special! 🎃
Glad you enjoyed it James!
This is amazing! I'd say at this point its no longer a retro system, but basically a brand new system that takes design cues from the original system. Give it some time and they'll find a way to clone the CPU so the system can be 100 percent aftermarket.
S-tier production as usual!
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The Dreamcast sneaking up on the Gameboys in the intro legit threw me a spook
Nice! I got the monster footage from resident evil code Veronica. The part when Steve turns into a tyrant. One of my favorite games 😁
maaaaaaan, the production value in this video was so much better then it needed to be. well done sir, well done.
Thank you 🙏
We doing seasonal _hardware_ mods now? Mate your production is something else! I actually saw the animation and as an engineer I smirked "ofc they did that..." I would call this _The_ Gameboy myself.
The opening was just *chef kiss*
Y'know..I can't help it. but everytime your splash screen comes up with your name comes up with the nacho and then the cheese pouring on it, I would love hearing a "mmm nachos" and a crunch at the end,idk why but I think that just completes the whole nacho thing😂
*anticipation intensifies. So excited to see this. Curious if it would be compat with boxypixel's new enclosure.
I think it should be. I’ll probably do a test fit at some point
I'm doing 3 custom DMG builds right now
Awesome dude! You got more patience than I do 😅 one was enough for me
what a rad af mod! and that intro was *chefs kiss*
Thank you 🙏😁
Awesome video, these videos will be historical in years to come. Please do an xbox 360 controller maintenance/upgrade/repair video. They are the ultimate controllers.
This video was definitely a low-key flex on your soldering skills.
⬆️⬆️⬆️congratulations you are among our shortlisted winners claim your reward🎁……
Fantastic video as always. Loved the intro on this one! Keep up the great work Tito! 🎃
I love the normal intro but this Halloween intro hits everytime Tito uses it and I love it.
Glad you like Abel! It’s definitely a fun intro!
Amazing!!! That mod was just just so cool. But that intro?! OMG. Just beautiful! Clearly you put in a lot of time filming that intro and editing it. It was an absolute journey to watch! Thanks Tito.
You NAILED THIS!!!!! What an AMAZING HALLOWEEN video for an AMAZING PROJECT!!! 10 out of 10 Tito!!!!!!!!
You did SUCH a GREAT JOB on the aesthetics of this video! Not too many RUclipsrs are willing to put that much effort in to their videos, but you took the risk and IT WAS WORTH IT!!!
GREAT JOB!!!!!!
Thank you so much Tweedle🙏 that means a whole lot to me! Cheers buddy!
That intro was next level! Wow, you should be real proud!
these halloween specials are my favorite!! you really go all out and the frankenstein jokes are so clever lol
Thank you Donovan! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the episode 🙏
Damn that intro is sick! Good Job man!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Man the new intro to stranger things is looking sick! lol, love the special effects
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've said it once and I'll say it again. This channel is so underrated. The beautiful entry to this video was awesome. Keep up the amazing work I love this channel. I cannot wait to see what you do in the future!
masterful intro sequence I love it Tito your videos and soldering are just simply *chefs kiss*
when it comes to intro production in the retro scene, there is no equal to Macho Nacho. the use of your own leitmotif to create a halloween opening was sublime!
This would be my dream DMG but my solder skills are at a very beginner level. I think I'd die from stress just trying to get the CPU on, nevermind the dozens of caps. Lovely video.
For me it’s not the CPU, it’s all the tiny components that have to be assembled onto the boards
This one was awesome! I loved the theme and editing, and it's the first time I've seen a kit so involved. Was super fun to watch; thank you!
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it!
That intro was insane!
This is such a cool Intro. Your channel is a true honor for all the retro Nerds out there! 🎉
Your soldering skills are demonish good 🙈😂
Love it!
“It’s just a channel about Game Boy modding, how much effort should go into presentation and production?”
“Yes”
The production value for that intro was great.
Thank you!
Awesome video, Tito! I liked the way you make the thematic opening, your sounds...everything helps to create a fantastic experience and environment for a halloween video. Wonderful job, your DMG looks fantastic, really! Like a badass Frankenstein! Thanks for the video and so much thanks for the tutorial! This is a masterpiece of retro gaming videos of halloween!
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im not the nick who made this, but im glad we share the same name.
This was the most satisfying video I've watched all week, great job Tito!
Great intro and music bro... I'm always looking forward to your videos every Thursday!
Thank Delmar! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
Just imagine if this can be incorporated into a Super Game Boy 2
I was expecting a skeleton talking with Tito’s voice lol amazing episode!
Haha that would have been pretty hilarious. Perhaps next year 😁
That intro was amazing! incredible work as always, keep it up Tito.
⬆️⬆️⬆️congratulations you are among our shortlisted winners claim your reward🎁…….
Im a seasonal solderer, seeing this mod, you need patience and obviously take your time.
Oh crap, has it been a year already? Still love the production value man. Great video, thanks for covering this.
Video production quality continues to be fantastic.
i LOVE this halloween specials!
Thanks Tito. This is super exciting. I love this build. Thanks for sharing!
I really HATE! how much I love this Halloween Specials....Great Job dude!
I love that you hate how much you love this video 🙏😁
The Frankenboi LIVES!
Haha it’s alive!
Ngl I'm loving this Halloween special episode.
Thank you Ryan! So happy you enjoyed the Halloween special 😁
The Halloween theme intro is back! I love this so much ♥️
So glad you love it dude! I always have a lot of fun making these intros!
I can tell that this channel is way too underrated just from the intro.
Great video as usual!
One thing I'd like to mention is to not attempt this mod if you don't have the right tools and experience to solder those darn small capacitors/resistors/transistors (meaning microscope, solder and hot air station etc). I messed up two gba sps because I desoldered capacitors because I wanted to install the Retrosix De-hum kit. Don't do it if you dont have the right tools, ask a pro to do it. Trust me lol.
Totally agree, this is definitely for experienced modders
You know, it's funny but I have had the idea for something like for years but never got around to it! It's awesome to see it actually exists now.
Some how this man can segway Halloween into a video about a Gameboy.
Your soldering skills and hot air skills are amazing. When you took those chips off it was perfect no need to fix anything.
⬆️⬆️⬆️congratulations you are among our shortlisted winners claim your reward🎁……
Top notch quality here. Nice work. I just found out about this project a couple of days ago.
Thanks Beau! It’s a great project!
Hurts to see the gbc get dismantled, but this is honestly the solution to my "little device, bigger hands now cause adult" problem.
I may attempt this soon as it looks amazing.
Nice work with the videos as always, top tier editing.
⬆️⬆️⬆️congratulations you are among our shortlisted winners claim your reward🎁…….
i would have thought the gameboy colour card slot was needed for full compatibility.
Love the intro! Great feature!
Tito! The production value is 100P! Awesome video man!
Thank you Todd! So glad you enjoyed it brother!
Good God, that intro music was absolutely fire.
El intro quedó soberbio!!!! Siempre es interesante ver qué nuevas modificaciones tienes para mostrarnos!!!
"It's alive! It's alliiiiiive!!"
You make the soldering look so much easier than it is all bundled up in a noice spoopy season vid. Awesome content. 👻👻👻
So glad you enjoyed the video!!
Man i realy love you editing and modding skills, awesome video as well. Have a nice Halloween, Greetings 😁🤘.
Hey man, just wanted to say i loved the poduction quality of all your videos and especially this one! You always do a fantastic job and this video is no exception!
I just wanted to add that you can buy all new DMG parts for this project which is what I ended up doing, new caps, lowpass filter, power switch, volume pot etc... If you wanted you could even buy new memory chips for the GBC but those tend to be expensive. The only thing I could NOT source was the GBC CPU.
Huuuuge props to soldering those CPU and RAM pins. That’s a lot of time and skill there.
Wow! The production value on this is only increasing!! You're so talented Tito, you've come such a long way, looking forward to more specials!
I always love your videos and the very high production quality, but man what an exceptional intro for this one... goosebumps, so great! Going to rewatch it...again 😀
The editing was amazing
Thanks you Joseph!
Your editing skills and sound track is top notch
Thank you Joey 🙏
YES YES AND YES!!!!! Been waiting for this
Pure delight, amazing video.
Thanks Davide 🙏
Tito, you're looking pretty snazzy in that cardigan.
Haha thank you 🙏 it’s my favorite sweater 😁
Geez Tito, I just made my Gameboy aluminium with IPS and now you drop this video hahah 😀 Awesome video though, and I probably upgrade (again) sometime!
Nice! You should still be able to use the metal shell. I’m going to try it out with my boxy pixel shell 😁
Did not expect you to make a Halloween video.
I try to do it every year 😁
@@MachoNachoProductions Shoot, I forgot the drop in IPS kit
I waited for this for SOOOO LONG. What a time to be alive
Indeed it is!
Great Halloween theme!
That intro was sick!
Thanks Craig! Glad you enjoyed it!
I was waiting this for a long time
YOU MEAN A FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER! I love these videos. They're great fun to watch!