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USB video capturing for the Open DMG Display! I adapted the GB Interceptor approach for the #opendmgdisplay, making it likely the first #gameboy IPS mod with integrated USB video output.

Big thanks to @there.oughta.be !

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USB video output for the Open DMG Display
USB video output has been added to the Open DMG Display. It is now possible to capture the original display signal via UVC on a PC or smartphone.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Turning a low-cost CH32V305 MCU into a Game Boy Advance (and Color) USB capture device, with no extra circuitry required.

Captures full-res at ~60 Hz and streams it over UVC. A fun look at combining basic peripherals to extend the capabilities of a simple MCU.

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xGB to USB - USB video capturing for Gameboy Advance and Gameboy Color
A proof-of-concept showing how a low-cost CH32V305 MCU can capture full-resolution Game Boy Advance video and stream it over USB as a UVC device
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November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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This week, I finally found the time to hang up my Brickpress prints. I’m still amazed by the way thoughts are portrayed and by the craftsmanship of the execution. Thank you very much, @guido-kuehn.bsky.social .
A series of four prints in wooden frames (natural oak) hung in a 2x2 arrangement on a white wall. The prints show lines twisted around each other in different colors, running horizontally and vertically. Some lines are short, some are long. Some lines wind around themselves, some have multiple ends. The prints were created using 1x1 building blocks, resulting in a kind of grid of circles, squares, and rounded squares. The two lower prints feature color gradients within the lines.
October 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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hello, welcome to my blog blog.nataliethenerd.com
Natalie the Nerd's blog
Sharing my thoughts and current projects.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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The Open AGB Display is live - A fully open source IPS screen mod for the Game Boy Advance, offering extra screen space for classic Game Boy games. Based on the RP2350, it is software defined and easy to adapt.

Please repost!

#openagbdisplay #oshw #gameboy

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Open AGB Display - An Open Source IPS Display Mod for the Game Boy Advance
The Open AGB Display is a fully open source IPS screen mod for the Game Boy Advance, offering extra screen space for classic Game Boy games. Based on the RP2350, it is software defined and easy to ada...
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August 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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I've done some work on the software side.

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Open AGB Display Preview
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July 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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New open source rp2040 based flash cart for #GameBoy

"so here's a thing i've been working on for a ... "Allison's Bootleg Cart"! it's a versatile, low-power flash cartridge for the Game Boy ... based on the RP2040 microcontroller. ..."

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photo of rp 2040 flash cart for game boy clear shell chips on pcb
July 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Hardware appears to be working; still some work to do on the software side. #openagbdisplay #oshw #gameboy #modding
July 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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New post! My take on efficient fractional scaling of game graphics for real-time applications.

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Real-Time Fractional Scaling for Retro Game Graphics
Real-time fractional upscaling of low-resolution game graphics for resource-limited embedded systems, using binary division to avoid floating-point arithmetic.
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June 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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A brief introduction to customizing palettes and the logo screen on the Open DMG Display using the provided Python scripts, featuring pre-generated palettes by @thewolfbunny64.bsky.social

Really appreciate it, Patrick!

#opendmgdisplay #oshw #gameboy #modding

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Custom Palettes and Logo for the Open DMG Display
How to customize your Open DMG Display palettes and logo using some simple Python scripts
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April 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Assembly and demo video of the #OpenDMGDisplay.

#oshw #gameboy #modding #retrogaming

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Open DMG Display - An Open TFT Mod for the Original Game Boy (DMG-01) based on the RP2350B
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April 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Project Release: Open DMG Display is now live!

An open-source TFT mod for the original Game Boy (DMG-01), powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2350B.

Please repost!

#opendmgdisplay #oshw #gameboy #modding #retrogaming #codeberg

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Open DMG Display (ODD)
An Open TFT Mod for the Original Game Boy (DMG-01) based on the RP2350B
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April 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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New blog post! I briefly documented my process of assembling PCBs using low-cost tools and consumables.

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Manual Assembly of Modern PCBs Using Low-Cost Tools
A brief guide on assembling PCBs with challenging chips like the RP2350B (Pi Pico 2) using basic, affordable tools.
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April 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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I tried to optimize my PCB assembly process using 3D-printed SMD storage solutions. Since this might be helpful to others, I wrote a blog post about it.

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SMD component storage for manual assembly
My take on storing project-dependent SMD components for small-batch (10-20 pcs) manual PCB assembly.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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As some of you fine fellows are aware, my #GameBoy palettes have a new home up on itch!
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Game Boy Custom Palettes by TheWolfBunny64
Over 300 colorful palettes!
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March 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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This is looking really good! He also posted these two images on Mastodon: mastodon.social/@DerTobi/114...
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Attached: 2 images @rpimag working on an open version of the gameboy IPS screen mod featuring the RP2350B... #dmg01 #gameboy #retromodding
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March 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Just released a preview video for my current project: a DIY open hardware TFT display mod for the classic Game Boy (DMG01). I built it using the new RP2350B, so the release will have to wait until Raspberry Pi officially launches the controller chip.

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Open Hardware Display Replacement for the Classic Game Boy (DMG01) – Project Preview
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March 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM