Cool Uncle Mods: Gameboy Pocket Color - Tips, Tricks, and More

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Let's build Bucket Mouse's Gameboy Pocket Color! I have been so excited to finally work on this mod and it's hands down my favorite result so far. I wanted to share my process with you along with things I learned along the way. This is absolutely no substitute for Bucket Mouse's instructions, but I hope it provides a bit of a supplement and gives you the confidence to work on your own. Whether that be today, tomorrow, or next year. Don't forget - anyone can learn to solder!
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Bucket Mouse's MGBC Board
04:00 Gauging your Skill Level
08:00 Hot Air vs Hot Plate - Uncle's Personal Technique
11:25 Tips for Prepping Your Space
13:46 Harvesting GBC Components with a Solder Sucker
15:50 Basic Soldering Workflow
18:39 Under the Microscope: Close-ups and Tips
24:25 Desoldering & Soldering IC Chips
30:20 Soldering the FFC Connector
31:54 Bridges on IC Chips
33:44 Soldering Large Components
35:58 Bridging for AAAs
36:18 Drag Soldering Compilation
38:40 Soldering Cart Slot
39:27 Display Options
42:24 Shell Choices & Issues
44:02 Trimming Shell for GBC buttons
44:56 AAA Battery Showdown feat. XTAR 1.5V AAAs!
47:42 Concluding Thoughts & Tips
50:38 Full Board vs Half Board - Which is easier?
53:01 My Final Build!
54:50 Conclusion
LINKS
Get your own XTAR batteries and play for longer: rb.gy/d5iv3o [non-affiliated]
Get your MGBC Cosmetics, Q5 Display, and more at Retro Modding and use code COOLUNCLE for 5% off: rb.gy/tqcemc
Get $5 off your first order at PCBWay: pcbway.com/g/mSy5k1
Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/yourcoolunclemarisa
RESOURCES
Buy your (unassembled) boards from Bucket Mouse: www.etsy.com/shop/mousebitela...
Gameboy Pocket Color Github: github.com/MouseBiteLabs/Game...
JackV_Makes: / jackv_makes
MGBC Board Comparison: www.rearvuemirror.com/reviews...
Frogulator: froggocustoms.com/ (Please note the frogulator's low battery indicator is not triggered by XTAR batteries)
Q5 Display from RetroModding: rb.gy/3afgvk
Q5 Display from AliExpress: a.aliexpress.com/_mtEGMsA
CGS 2.6inch Display: a.aliexpress.com/_msSkFkK
Find me elsewhere:
Join Cool Uncle's Discord: / discord
Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/cooluncle.bs...
Art & Builds: smallfriendpeddler
Personal IG: marisamoureau
Tik-Tok: / coolunclemarisa
Music Credit: smooth cuppa from beats to chillout to © 2022 by foxxymulderr is licensed under Attribution 4.0 International.

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@NatalietheNerd 3 ай бұрын

shout out to a real one, mr bucket the mouse

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

🐀🐭🐁

@bucket_mouse 3 ай бұрын

😊

@DirtyFrigginHarry 3 ай бұрын

Granted I'm *slightly* larger than I was when the gameboy pocket and color were constant pocket companions, but that extra little bit of backside and weight to the GBC really make a difference in pocketability.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Especially in jeans.

@DarioDarrow 3 ай бұрын

19:55 It's pretty trippy when the solder paste eventually reaches temperature and sucks to the pads 😄

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

It's soooooo satisfying

@ehmaysi Ай бұрын

I’ve got a few smaller scale projects to hurdle before I want to attempt this, but you do such a good job making it feel more accessible without minimizing the work and skill required to undertake it. Very much looking forward to attempting this in the future, thanks again for sharing all this work 🙏💛

@yourcoolunclemarisa Ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear that and am excited for you, it's super rewarding once you're ready!

@ehmaysi 17 күн бұрын

@@yourcoolunclemarisa Just wanted to follow up and let you know that I did it! Took a fair bit of work and troubleshooting, but I managed to finish an MGBC 🎉I've come back to this video plenty of times as a visual aid and resource, and am beyond grateful for it 🙏

@yourcoolunclemarisa 17 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Congratulations and enjoy the build 🩷💚

@fireworksordie_ 3 ай бұрын

as someone just getting into soldering and modding game boys, this video is super helpful and a total vibe. instantly subscribed. great stuff!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for being here!

@parkergregg1951 3 ай бұрын

Another video on making a pocket color right when I wanted to make one. Awesome! Thanks for the in depth explanation and nice microscope footage!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Serendipitous :D Thanks so much for watching and good luck with your build!

@tomaswolsink7620 2 ай бұрын

This is realy cool you're soldering skills are so good !

@yourcoolunclemarisa 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and for watching! 🩷💚

@BlastKast 3 ай бұрын

I found your channel from Wulff den and just binged a bunch of your videos. I hope to see more great videos in the future!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Happy you're here! 🩷💚

@littlefreak3000 3 ай бұрын

Something I recently pull the trigger on and I am so glad I did was a basic electric solder sucker. Works just like the one you were using but the soldering iron is built into it. It removes that trying to angle everything and go fast. It really makes a huge difference. I think I paid only like 40 bucks for it on amazon.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@0rDinaryRob 3 ай бұрын

I love your video! I've been buying broken Gameboys and I'm a noob at refurbing and just picked up my soldering iron for the first time yesterday. This video was fantastic and I'm getting really excited about repairing, and now I kinda want to build one myself!!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Happy soldering - the first step is always the most important and the most addictive haha.

@nerdloftgaming 3 ай бұрын

01:05 spot-on emoji 😜 Missed the premier last week 😭 I still have to level up my GBPC mod skill level before attempting this - I'll just live vicariously through you crazy modders! Those close-up shots 👌

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching as always! You will get there soon enough 😈

@Fattydeposit 3 ай бұрын

This is such a wonderful channel.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, very wonderful viewer :')

@xbiggxx 3 ай бұрын

This is my dream gameboy

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

It is so perfect.

@DylanDigel 3 ай бұрын

Super fun!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🩷

@CaptSpeirsB744 3 ай бұрын

I just happen to stumble across your video. I have been repairing and modding retro consoles for years and find it very refreshing to find someone that shares their experiences without any pretenses or hype, just plain 'ol explanations, thoughts and demonstrations. Very refreshing, thanks. Subscribed. Which hot plate do you use?

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for being here, I appreciate it 💚 I use a miniware hot plate!

@LightShowList 3 ай бұрын

April 10th is my birthday. How exciting!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Happy early birthday!

@JackvMakes 3 ай бұрын

Too cool

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

no u

@jaspercas 3 ай бұрын

I stumbled upon your channel and find your videos really interesting, I never had a handheld console in my childhood but I've been looking to get some (I currently only own a switch) gameboy, psp or dsi.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

I'm happy you're here! I had a couple of handhelds but not many games or home consoles. I'm making up for it now haha. The Switch really captures a lot of the same magic though~

@michaeldemers2716 3 ай бұрын

I just picked up the Digital Versions of Mischief Castle and Sam's Journey for NES. Now just waiting on Piopow.

@aka8632 3 ай бұрын

Great vid! Would be interesting to see your views/tips on the boxypixel version too

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! The boxypixel isn't a true MGBC, it's just a pocket-style shell that you can put your GBC board in with some minor part removal. It's also actually bigger than a pocket and game carts don't sit flush. It's a giant compromise if you're thinking of it as an MGBC alternative, so it makes more sense to just see it as a variation of a GBC shell.

@aka8632 3 ай бұрын

@yourcoolunclemarisa True true, I should have said variation instead of version, and I do wish it was flush. See this is why you're the cool uncle, always dropping the real wisdom and facts on us.

@john005_ 3 ай бұрын

I hope to see future gamecube mods or reviews.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

I don't think there's been anything super new available since the Pico, but I do love the Gamecube.

@john005_ 3 ай бұрын

@@yourcoolunclemarisa You are right. I think the one big new thing, is the FlippyDrive, which will release very soon.

@mikedub 3 ай бұрын

There are dozens of us! Dozens!!!!!

@JustJagsOG 3 ай бұрын

Great Bridget pun at 36:13

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Glad you caught it 😈

@Madblaster6 3 ай бұрын

48:00 i was going to say Helder has a few switches but even he told me it's not his best mod. It's better than nothing.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to have nonetheless, the alternative would be wiring out a switch 😭

@absuplendous 3 ай бұрын

A bit daunting, but fascinating to watch! Did you print your sticker in-house or have it printed elsewhere? Designing custom labels is more my speed. I love yours!

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I print at home if it's low volume since I have a printer and cutter 💚🩷

@asilviavidal Ай бұрын

Hey, can anyone help me? I was looking for the start/select silicone button in different colors for the pocket, but I can only find it for the GBC. Does anyone happen to know if it fits in a GBP shell? This build is amazing, btw 😀

@yourcoolunclemarisa Ай бұрын

www.retromodding.com/collections/game-boy-pocket/products/game-boy-pocket-start-select-silicone-pad Good luck!

@brisingr14 3 ай бұрын

I was working. Just got off 😵‍💫 darn 12hr shifts.

@Stjaernljus 3 ай бұрын

a desoldering gun is so nice if doing any kindof volume of throughhole desoldering.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

They do look very satisfying to use!

@Lofi_Noodles 3 ай бұрын

It's like building your first lightsaber...

@kennylee2590 2 ай бұрын

Very cool. Just commissioned a full board from jack. How did you get the board for the screen? Aliexpress?

@yourcoolunclemarisa 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Link to screen is in the description.

@ZephaniahNoah 3 ай бұрын

19:00 I'm not crazy I just have good eyes 😂

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Ok, Superman 😡

@moneymayweather123 3 ай бұрын

Is there any good trusted sites to buy a fully moded Pocket?

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

@JackVMakes ! ko-fi.com/jackvmakes/shop

@BamboozlingJester 3 ай бұрын

Totally guilty of modding more consoles than I personally can play on.

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

The process is fun and then I'm too attached to sell them 😶‍🌫️

@KidChameleon87 3 ай бұрын

Gbp oem and aftermarket shells are curved slightly

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

Oh wild!

@diogofficial 3 ай бұрын

👀

@kazinwho 3 ай бұрын

So many small components. I really need to get a hot air gun.

@kazinwho 3 ай бұрын

Actually if you see this, do you have any recommendations for both that little hot plate you have and a hot air gun? It'd be nice to try a hot plate to remove the CPU and RAM from an otherwise busted GBA I have...

@yourcoolunclemarisa 3 ай бұрын

It's the miniware hotplate! It's good for working on handhelds and is pretty standard fare amongst modders. My hot air station is the YIHUA 959D which I think is one of multiple Chinese clones running around, so as long as there are good reviews it should be alright. I also recommend grabbing some angled tips for the hot air station as it helps you see what you're doing better. Good luck!!