I modded a funnyplaying GBC and was kinda put off by how much I had to cut, I recently purchased a purple GBC from Japan that appears to be new, the buttons feel phenomenal, I want to find a good drop in kit that wont ruin the shell. I don't mind that its not IPS but full screen would be cool. There are just too many brands and versions for me to wrap my head around.
Whats the best backlight drop in kit for GBC?
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I have this one and works great with a EZ-Flash Jr
https://retrogamerepairshop.com/col...light-mod-gbc-game-boy?variant=29434716880970
I have this one and works great with a EZ-Flash Jr
https://retrogamerepairshop.com/col...light-mod-gbc-game-boy?variant=29434716880970
how much battery life can you get with it? any cons?
Sorry going a bit off-topic here. Hey @Shadow#1 - are those Energizer Rechargeables 1.2v each? I want to get some rechargeable AAs, but saw that the Energizers are 1.2v each. I think standard AAs are 1.5v - just curious how well they work for you. I plan to use these in a GBA Color w/ FunnyPlaying IPS LCD screen (no additional mods, just screen). Thanks much.
Just get a replacement shell and cut that, these are available cheaply all over ebay and aliexpress. Cutting is easy if you know how to do it, just get a scalpel or something similar sharp, cut along the base of the part you want to remove and use pliers to break that part off. Described in this video - just watch the part where he removes the base part under the LCD, the rest of the video is obsolete if you don't want to install a Freckle Shack. Today I'd recommend the Q5 OSD types of LCDs - they require a bit more modding, but the image quality is obscenely good, especially with retro pixel mode.
I wouldn't bother with the smaller backlit displays anymore.
1.2v will work fine, just note that the battery indicator won't show a full charge, and slight less overall batt life, I use a 4.8v 2000mah NIMH pak for my dmg with ips
Or just use a single lifepo4 battery 3.2 v aa
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I got the 2.2 inch version that is drop and play, no cutting or soldering, I got it from "Cloud Game store" on Aliexpress (can´t post links sorry) is a bit smaller than the OG one but it comes with a resized glass lens, this model is not an IPS but it looks great and it doesn´t consume too much power.
