Cool Uncle Mods: Brand-New Display Tech for the OG Gameboy!

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Stop asking if you can run Gameboy games on the Playdate and start asking how you can make your Gameboy look like a Playdate. That's what Bytendo (‪@Drewsmits‬) did when his RLCD display kit for the DMG. This screen is absolutely gorgeous - it is crisp, causes no eye strain, and feels like a modern throwback. I'm honored to give you the first look at it and hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me!

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:54 What is RLCD?
01:44 Introducing Bytendo! and his RLCD DMG Display
04:32 My First Impressions of the Display
06:42 How Does it Work?
07:28 What Do You Need? What is in the Kit?
11:48 A Look at Parts
12:15 Installing Froggo's Power Board
14:11 Testing the Display with the Debug Board
14:44 Trimming the Shell
15:02 Preparing the Display & Bracket
16:36 Connecting Everything for Testing
19:00 Installing & Assembling Everything!
22:12 Testing the Display
22:48 Am I a DMG Convert? Final Thoughts & Visual Examples

RELEVANT LINKS (not affiliate)
Bytendo's RLCD Kit: Message him at https://ko-fi.com/bytendo
Sharp RLCD Display (SHARP LS032B7DD01): https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
FunnyPlaying Button Board & Ribbon Cable: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Hispeedido Button Board & Ribbon Cable: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Bucket Mouse's DMG PWR (assembly required): https://www.etsy.com/listing/13176940...
Froggo Customs' DMG Frogulator: https://froggocustoms.com/products/dm...
DMG Replacement Switch: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...

AFFILIATE LINKS:
Check out my upcoming film! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fo...
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Use https://pcbway.com/g/mSy5k1 to get $5 off your first order with PCBWay
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