The production quality of all your videos is amazing, from the timing of the opening song that covers the video overview and intro, to the rotating (and opening) GBA SPs, to the overall colour scheme, clean and audible narration, and useful camera angles when zooming in on boards and stuff. Always look forward to these, mostly because of the cool retro mods you showcase, but also because of the effort that goes into each video.

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏! I really enjoy the video making process as much as the modding 😅. Cheers!

@Kalphalus

6 ай бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductionsIK this is a late reply, but I also enjoy modding electronics, I'm better with software, but want to learn Soldering to be able to do Hardware better, do you have any suggestions on where to start?

@MrGameFly

2 ай бұрын

​@@MachoNachoProductions how in the world do you get those rotating shots of the SP at the beginning of the video? They look like 3d renders!

Tito, thank you so much for all of your videos. I've gone back and watched every single Nintendo one and your Gameboy and Gamecube mod videos are my favorites. I'm hopeful to get into hardware modding sometime in the next year thanks to you and the wonderful modding community around the games+console that are so near and dear to my heart.

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

So glad you’re enjoying the channel Seth! I have more game boy and GameCube videos in the pipeline so stay tuned my friend!

The reason for the USB-C to USB-A charging is probably due to the USB-C standards for charging. For USB-C to USB-C charging to work, the end connected to the power source communicates to the device to "ask" it what level of power it can accept. If the plugged in device doesn't have the required bits to respond back, then the power source won't send power because it is unsafe to do so. USB-A to USB-C gets around this because USB-A is an older standard that doesn't require the communication bit and just supplies flat power. They (FunnyPlaying) could've added components to their daughter board mod, but that would've increase the footprint of it and added complexity and manufacturing cost.

@axelkusanagi4139

Жыл бұрын

Actually, the reason the mod maker can't add C-to-C charging is because of the audio out capability. The 5.1 k-ohm resistors needed to safely negotiate 5 volts would also impede the sound too much. With regards to the DAC he used, it's being powered by the audio line, but not enough so he can barely hear. He needs a passive USB-C to 3.5mm cable and headphones with an aux port.

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

I think they recently added a new usbc port that has host support for usbc to usbc. I’ll add a link once I confirm 👍

@kurbeco

Жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions That's good to hear, it's a bugbear of mine that devices have USB-C ports but then only work on some certain type of cable. If it doesn't support PD then I'm not keen

@MMuraseofSandvich

Жыл бұрын

@@kurbeco PD charging can shorten the life of that little LiPo battery, it's more appropriate for a power bank with multiple 18650 cells. And there are a ton of type C cables that don't support PD. _(looks pointedly at Anker)_

@bland9876

Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing somewhere that if you use USB PD and the charger can't get a signal it'll just output the standard 5 volts 2 amps.

If I get financial problems I'm gonna blame Tito. Hahaha... 🤣 So much amazing content and the mods always reach my heart. Thank you man. 🤗

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you Moncho! Please don’t get into financial trouble 😅

@monchopr3511

Жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions, just need one more mod: the sound amplifier. 😎

@nirgunawish

Жыл бұрын

how much do these mods total ?

@mizorenight3851

Жыл бұрын

I am just glad I already have 2 modded GBAs and will waste my money only on Gamecube stuff xD, still need this laserbear controller thing

@larkan511

Жыл бұрын

Or, you know, just get a steam deck

This is an amazing tutorial! One thing to add is that if you accidentally bridge the connections on the USB-C port when soldering it you can make the SP think headphones are plugged which turns off the speaker. After troubleshooting everything to fix the audio, I redid the solder and it works perfectly!

I'm a sucker for these handheld vids, thanks :D I'm happy to see Funnyplaying sticking with the handheld game too. They've been great for me with customer service. And S/O to Retro Game Repair Shop, another awesome outfit!

great to see so many parts for the SP! i've modded a couple GBA's with good success but was dissapointed with the offering for SP shells till you suggested retro game repair, good stuff!

Gameboy sp is one of my favorite handhelds and the amount of mods for it is astonishing. I love the work u put in to the videos. U earned a sub

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

As an electronics engineer with almost two decades of soldering experience, i must say that your soldering skills are pretty good .well done

@thomasowen5785

20 күн бұрын

I would love to be good at soldering. Do you keep getting better even after 15 years?

@thevoidedwarranty

19 күн бұрын

@@thomasowen5785 yes ,you always get better if you keep paying attention to your work & maybe experiment with new technics & material or maybe trying it on even smaller solder joints

@thomasowen5785

19 күн бұрын

@@thevoidedwarranty Sounds like the key is to keep challenging yourself and stay focused. Duly noted. Thank you sir

@thevoidedwarranty

18 күн бұрын

@@thomasowen5785 ur welcome ,but most important thing is practicing & observing your work afterward to check & improve ur inperfections .best of luck

These look great and I might have to mod up one of my sp's now but that original gba model when modded is just so perfect. It just feels better in my hands especially when playing longer games.

I have the ITA screen in my SP it's amazing 😊 Some of my favourite games are even more enjoyable. Great video as ever

These are beautiful. I don’t think I’d ever be able to mod something like this. Great video. Thanks for sharing

Another great video Nacho! Really enjoy your content, and if I get clients wanting the mods you show, your videos work brilliantly as visual guides! Thank you

No, the battery absolutely should NOT be pushing the PCB into the contacts! The board is designed to be a wedge fit into the battery compartment. The battery mod is designed the way it is because I wanted it to be available for anyone that wants one but only if you follow the instructions.

@kramerzombiez

Жыл бұрын

Can confirm 😁 I've bought a couple dozen and it works perfectly just like that.

@HighPower64

Жыл бұрын

This comment should be pinned.

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Ah good to know! Thanks makho.

@Rodville

Жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions Also he designed a 3d printable frame for the PCB and battery if your PCB doesn't wedge fit (i.e. some of the cheaper quality reproduction shells).

@rickyrns1059

Жыл бұрын

@@Rodville Not really, the frame is for batteries and pcbs like the RetroModding one so that the battery can be more solid like a regular sp battery. It requires a specific terminal pcb design and the usage of a slightly smaller battery.

It case it isn’t clear: The hinges can only be properly ejected with the screen open to the detent position. There are tabs and grooves that only align in this position. It can be very hard to access the left hinge when opened to the detent. You can use the 3D printed tool from Makho or cut down the cone piece from a Bic Round Stic ink pen so that the tube that fits inside the pen body will fit tightly between the hinge clips and the plastic rib in the GBA. Once inserted, open the screen frame to the detent position and use something long/thin to poke through from the right side (remove the right hinge first, of course).

@adventureoflinkmk2

Жыл бұрын

Ohai emmett

@Cynaras

Жыл бұрын

in case it isnt clear? what do you mean, the case is clear! you can see right through it! ;)

@emmettturner9452

Жыл бұрын

@@Cynaras …it is, indeed. :) Too bad that isn’t the one we are ejecting hinges from. ;)

Thanks love that i started back with Ben Heck and his n64 portable, and now there's a whole community building out new hardware! AMazing stuff

Love these builds! Makho's battery mod is the only one I got for my systems -- it's really inexpensive to get even from other countries as I just need to source the PCB from OSH Park and any decent battery will do. It may not be as refined as the rest, but I am very grateful for its simplicity!

That’s a tough one…for the modern, with the ability of giving a taste of the retro image feel I would go for the IPS. Definitely sell it. I’d be putting my bet for it.

The USB C headphone dongle has to be one *without* its own DAC because it uses the GBASP's own internal analogue audio output. I use a red and white OnePlus dongle and it works like a charm. These USB C ports aren't reversible for charging purposes, because it uses the port's innards to recreate the functionality of the official Nintendo dongle - the mute and ground lines are internally shorted, and L/R/AGND go to the headphones. It's a much better solution than other GBA SP headphone mods that don't use AGND and therefore will cause damage to headphones over time!

Incredible video production quality. You never fail to stand out among the crowd! Thanks for an awesome retro-renew vid

Can't believe how good the production quality is on this channel. Might be the best one out there!

Another great video! To take the SP two steps further I would have added a dehum dehiss flex board and headphone jack as well. It would be nice to also have a video out out option, but I feel they’re not quite there yet.

you’re the soul reason i started modding retro consoles and it’s really became a big hobby for me that i really enjoy so i just want to thank you bro 💪🏼 you’re the goat

@lenokeyy

Жыл бұрын

and sell the ips one i need it, i need it signed too for the display shelf

This is awesome! I love the SP and this really cool! :)

About the low sound issue. If it's attempting to go through the basic hardware, those speakers have an incredibly low power requirement. Especially when compared to larger drivers for headphones. I remember finding a mod for a power amplifier to the speakers for a speaker that used to be produced some time ago that was considerably louder for the game boy advance SP. If my memory serves me, however, it does take the place of that LED mod. It sold onto the front panel around the speaker section. I'm not sure if this helps, it has been a minute since I've looked into this.

@Zackprojects

Жыл бұрын

this is what I was thinking too, I know for the gba they have boosters and such, I feel SP prbly has those.

@Synthematix

Жыл бұрын

Its a line out not a headphone out

@chrisoconnell9016

2 ай бұрын

Any ideas what to do to boost the sound via a speaker mod? As you said the amp cannot be put on with the neon LEDs so what alternative is there?

This channel and voltar got me into mods. Thanks nacho!

Very cool. This system is one my brother was big into and it's nice to see what can be done now days.

in defense of the battery situation, i think its nice because it gives you an option to change the battery out even if the makers either discontinue it or a lack of stock

holy cow. This was amazing, thanks for sharing!

Man, I hope people start doing stuff like this for the DS and 3DS lines. That would be amazing!!

@catgirldoll

Жыл бұрын

DS lite is the ultimate go-to for this, since it's the most recent Nintendo handheld which you can easily just load up with a short GBA cart containing every GB, GBC and GBA game ever! Downside is no GBA multiplayer (notably important in, for example, pokemon), but there's probably a FOSS solution for that by now.

@thecaffee1065

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but I want 3ds

@catgirldoll

Жыл бұрын

@@thecaffee1065 okay! you can mod one of those and emulate all GB, GBC and GBA titles on it then!

@thecaffee1065

Жыл бұрын

I did already. Just was trying to say "Hey, wouldn't it be neat if mods were made for the 3ds console that would both serve to modernize and provide a longer life span of this other really neat console.". My original comment was a statement, not an opening for an argument.

@catgirldoll

Жыл бұрын

@@thecaffee1065 think u can get hard mods for 3DS too, but ya there should be more :3 Also sorry if came across as debate/argument, that wasn't the intention!

great video, but it drove me totally nuts that you didnt go into the differences between the IPS and ITA screens in terms of looks. I was really hoping to see them side by side with the same gameplay so I could see which looks more faithful to the original SP's screen, as that's a big deal to me.

@jimmy_thelego_kid301

11 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure the ITA is closer to the OEM pixel density.

@FallenGemini

11 ай бұрын

​@@jimmy_thelego_kid301that is correct. The ITA screen are surplus DSi screens. Therefore, if you want the authentic feel of usinga GBA Sp, go with the ITA screen.

@JohnZombi88

Ай бұрын

ITA is. However IPS just looks nicer imo.

m8 i watch this vid every few months, i love the gba sp, built my own because of this vid with every mod I could find! it's just amazing dude

The makho battery kit works with the original DS fat and DS Lite too. :] Great video.

I did a full update on everything except the system board last year and I love it. I'm not a huge fan of the shell I got even though I love the way it looks. I figured I'd probably do another update on it some time, so I might go for this. I didn't want to remove the charging port, but dang it I'm tired of not being able to just use a USB-C cable to charge the thing. A few things for me to keep in mind. :) Otherwise I updated to the IPS screen, new battery, sound amp, power regulator, battery, buttons, shell, and of course a flash cart to have the library in my pocket. It's not cheap to do it all at once, but if you do one thing at a time it's not too bad. I recommend doing this though. I've played it more than I have since the system first came out back in the day. ABSOLUTELY worth it.

As always Tito, Great video content man!

so satisfying to see those clean solderings ^^

These builds are awesome. The clear shells are great.

These are sick! I really want to see someone do an OLED SP mod next, that would be so cool!

you inspire me. im thinking of going to school to become a computer engineer which is pretty much Software engineering and Electrical engineering and i would love to mod systems like this and even mod games onto it as a hobby on my free time

Love your videos Tito, especially the music, makes me want to Don a silk robe, a big cigar and swirling a brandy before taking a sip lol

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Funnyplaying is making some awesome GB upgrades now a days... awesome video 😁

I just ordered the IPS kit and am waiting on its delivery. I did a lot of research on all the mods available for the GBSP, but since I'm using the original shell and buttons, I only decided to do the IPS kit and the Makho battery. Yeah, having to solder the battery is not ideal, but it is the highest capacity battery for the GBASP I could find. I looked at the same USB-C port/connector, but my cords/chargers are all USB-C to USB-C. Since I'd have to carry around an additional cable, not that I'm going to travel with my GBSP, the stock connector will still do fine.

@DCGX

Жыл бұрын

I got my order this past week and installed it today, aaannnnnddd no video. There's sound, but not picture. I checked the ribbon connections multiple times, desoldered, resoldered and left the menu wire off completely, and no matter what, no video. I've replaced screens in my NGPC and SwanCrystal before, but this is my first Funnyplaying product. I'm not laughing.

@DCGX

Жыл бұрын

After showing FunnyPlaying the non-working display, they sent a new one and that one works great! 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the Movie' the game has never looked so good!

@Rixcefanz

Ай бұрын

How’s the battery life with the IPS screen and Makho battery? I would mainly want to do these two mods as well, but I’m really debating the IPS kit because of battery life

@DCGX

Ай бұрын

@@Rixcefanz I don't play my GBASP that often or for very long, but I only charged the battery once I got it and haven't charged it yet since. And that was almost a year ago, so I'd say it's pretty good.

@Rixcefanz

Ай бұрын

@@DCGX thanks! That’s helpful!

you can 3d print a holder for that battery that houses it altogether and keeps it firmly in the system. I also use a 3d printed jig to pop out the hinges

Retromodding has a pre-assembled version of the makho battery with a 3D printed bracket around it that makes it pretty polished and plug-and-play. You can probably 3D print your own thing to hold it together better as well.

Hey Tito, love the show, thanks for swapping out the BGM, it was driving me a bit up the wall hearing that same tune. Argh it came back later 😰Oh well it's no biggie, just boy have i heard that wobbly piano way too much 😅

This is incredible, makes me want to dive into modding as a hobby. At the same time... I can't be the only person whose wrists hurt just looking at a Gameboy SP. The thing is an ergonomic nightmare. The compact size is cool and all, but it's basically reducing the volume of device that already fit in a pocket. Honestly I appreciate the folding design more for the inherent screen protection. The holy grail of GBA mods (for me) would be one with all the above features that didn't make me feel like I was two-handing a toaster strudel.

Great video super duro very informative for this newb sitting on a 2002 GBA WITH 27 games that my kids no longer use 😂 I definitely need the upgrade for my vision unless I’m playing during the day or with the light on

Those Gameboys are so awesome looking, and the mods are amazing

New screen for mine, new battery, a Gamester, a dual speaker attachment, a 150 in 1 NES cart, and done.. love mine so much.

RetroModding sells a slightly different version of Makho’s battery mod that sits in a 3d printed frame, so is just as user friendly as the original batteries.

Another great video Tito. I've got an old GBA SP lying around that can't charge. I've been meaning to get into modding to see if I could repair it and then do a similar mod to this.

Awesome builds. One thing I do wonder - why is it so hard to machine some metal SP shoulder buttons? BoxyPixel’s unhinged (and now hinged) SP kit is the same, metal face buttons but no shoulder buttons.

I'll never really do any of this, but watching Tito's videos is just so satisfying... Both very interesting, and very satisfying. The quick cuts to the screws getting... Well, screwed, is just insanely satisfying to watch.

Another great video Tito! I have a stack of NOS original SP batteries so the SP is probably the last system I would mod. I play my micro way more anyway.

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the micro! It was my first GBA and I beat Metroid zero mission on it. I’m sad I sold my original one, but I have one now and still love it

@tigheklory

Жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions one Black Friday Walmart was selling the Mario 20th anniversary Micro and the others for $30. I got 2 20th and one Black version. I wish I got more! They sure are fun! I have the wireless adapters for them too. You had to order them from Nintendo directly.

im here for the intro, love that music

Backlit screen and RGB buttons? I'm sold. I need one of these in my life

Beutiful work🤓🕹️ This custom mod is one of the best I have ever seen. Looks comfortable and nice😃

The real drawback of the IPS is the hit to battery life. I have a GBA with the ITA and GBA SP with the IPS, both with lithium batteries of similar capacity, and the SP has nearly half the battery life using a rayovac pack from batteries plus, considered the best OEM replacement. With the original AGS101 LCD the battery life was noticeably better as well.

With these LED kits, i wonder how well they would work with an opaque shell but translucent buttons. I'm less of a fan of transparent cases, but i think it would be cool to have the buttons lit up indirectly like that.

@harperwhitecar3966

10 ай бұрын

I'm absolutely stealing that idea omg

Hey Tito. Great video as always. I did a similar mod last week with the IPS screen, USB-C port and of course an awesome green shell with yellow buttons in a Zelda Minish Cap theme lol. Anyway, first i want to thank you because i have a similar problem with the sound and i thought i did something wrong, but my issue is that i have normal sound coming from the right headphone and lower sound from the left. I am using the dongle that came with my Xiaomi 8 phone.

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there seems to be some dongles that come with a DAC integrated. The key is to get an analogue dongle without the DAC. Ordering one soon. Your SP build sounds awesome! Can’t go wrong with a Zelda theme

Oooo I'd like to frost and dye that case would look sick with the LEDs diffused

Been away from Gameboy modding for about a year now... Wow the scene has exploded!

The last 3 weeks were hell, glad you’re back! 😅

U made the hinge work soo easy lmao I broke mine but luckily it still functions the clicks open and stays put thin I occasionally have to push the hinges back in as they pop out a tiny bit

for the usb-c to usb-c cable u probably need to bridge to pins with a resistor. part of the usb-c spec is tell what voltage to supply by checking for a signal from one of the pins

Macho nachos thankyou for the awesome video I used your code to get me to kits for my 2 sp 😀 I plan to mod can wait

Around my parts we tell stories about a man names Tito. With crisp production qualities unrivaled, eyes that shine like an anime protagonist, and the personality of a bag of Jasmine rice

Great content mate!

I recently modded a couple of gba sps with new shells and ips screens too! They look great!

I like that you constantly are on the bleeding edge of tech for these mods.

Glad to see some ITA representation! It’s my personal choice as the screen just feels so much more authentic to me and naturally recreates those original flicker effects.

Wow dude you're awesome at soldering

Fantastic video as always, I've been wanting to see a video explaining the compatibility between IPS/ITA screens and flashcarts. Ive purchased an IPS screen and 2 different flash carts but none work eachother. Everdrive mini Ezflash Omega And i have 2 more coming in to test.

Great video Macho Nacho! Subbed, thumbs-up!

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I'm looking forward to getting Bluetooth 4 or better audio mods on these some day. I'd really like to be able to use the earbuds I carry with me everywhere for my phone (airpods / galaxy buds)with something like this. Wireless charging (Qi / MagSafe) would also be awesome!

The way the battery board is designed i believe allows easily replacing/upgrading the battery if needed.. May not be as easy otherwise.

The ambience of these vids are always so relaxing

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoy the music and video!

@cheater00

Жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions i love your videos. they are always relaxing as TainoMoya says. that's why i keep on coming back. you could be folding paper airplanes for all i care

These look amazing

That's a pretty cool GameBoy SP.

modders should blend the link port and charging port to the same usb C port

MAAAAAN metal buttons look gorgeous in this portable console

Missed you for the past few weeks. I was itching for my "fix" of Nacho's 😂😂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ edit... Oh yeah, there's my solder fix....

If I remember correctly, the two 5.1k Ohm resistors (each on a CC line of the USB C port) that allow for 5V charging for the USB PD spec interfere with the audio out. So you have to pick one of the other, unless you do a separate mod for the headphone jack.

Awesome video. I'm curious about this. Very little i play on mine and why not mod it which came to mind 😅❤🔥

In addition, there are audio-cleanup and amplification mods from RetroSix I've added a wireless dehum/dehiss board, and have the wireless cleanAMP board on order. The CleanAMP board also removes any noise from the modded screen, as well as adding additional volume.

I haven't installed the USB-C mod yet, but good to know about the low volume issue. Though, I do have a similar low volume issue on my Galaxy S21 phone using an Apple USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with wired Apple Earpods. I prefer Android, but the Earpods fit me really well. I wish Samsung didn't end up following Apple in removing the headphone jack, it never gets as loud as the old model that still had it. Though, maybe I just need to try different USB-C to 3.5mm DACs.

the literal best intro ever.

Thanks for the video Tito

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Travis. Thank you for watching!

For those wondering this exact setup (IPS) is 160 USD. Honestly I think thats still pretty decent considering how fleshed out this all is, how much work this was to individually develop, and the easy sourcing from one website. Also they have a clear speaker listed but currently out of stock, would fit really well with this setup.

Low volume over USB-C is definitely due to using an adapter with DAC.

@monchopr3511

Жыл бұрын

Noodles, can you recommend an adapter to prevent that issue? Thanks.

@HighPower64

Жыл бұрын

@@monchopr3511I linked some but it might not be allowed as I don’t see it now. Any adapter that is analog only and doesn’t say DAC in the description. Most state when they have DAC.

Now that is a masterpiece!🎉🎉🎉

Gorgeous couple of SPs, Tito. Great video!

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kazin!

USB-C has digital audio, but it also has an Audio Accessory Mode where the analog audio signal is routed directly to the D+ and D- lines. This is likely what the gameboy mod is using, in which case the built-in DAC in the dongle is irrelevant

production value is stupid high. You need 1mil subs.

YOU'RE ALIVE!!!! YAY!!!

Great video as always.

the low volume issue may be an incompatibility between the external DAC and the internal amplifier. if your headphones are not drawing power from the amp, you get a weak signal resulting in low volume.

Tito, do you make the music for you videos? Just asking because I've seen the OP-1 in some of your past episodes. I have the OP-Z and love it. Great videos my man! Keep up the great work!

The mods for all the Gameboy line of systems keep coming out... Is anyone ever going to make something for the DS line of systems as well??? (Still a great video, and a pretty cool mod to boot.. Thank you, Tito)

@MachoNachoProductions

Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to do a macro update video soon. That kind of a DS video 😅 glad you enjoyed the video Frank, cheers!

@SoundToxin

Жыл бұрын

We really need some decent aftermarket shells for the original DS.

@nickthaskater

Жыл бұрын

I just want a 3DS XL top screen that isn't floppy.

This is super cool