This is the Game Boy Mini Camera

A Game Boy Camera redesigned into the size of a typical Game Boy cart. Forgoing the capability of “selfies”, it has been engineered for a more compact carry. For additional details, please see the project website: https://gameboycamera.super.site/projects/game-boy-mini-camera

Features

• Standard Game Boy cartridge size
• FRAM eliminates battery saves
• Stores 2 camera ROMs (check out Photo! custom ROM)
• iPhone 11 Pro Max lens array
• Single PCB design
• Custom label sticker

PCB Ordering instructions & requirements

• Thickness: 0.8mm
• Surface finish: Immersion Gold (ENIG)
• Remove Product No.: Specify Location
• Solder mask: any color
• Silkscreen: any color (NONE is NOT recommended unless you know what you're doing)
• Everything else, leave at default

Shell Ordering instructions & requirements

"lens sleeve" & "lens holder" models:

• Material options:
• Resin - UTR Imagine Black OR PWR Dark Black
• Nylon - HP-PA-12 black OR PA-12 black
• Printing risk:
• Wall thickness risk taken: check
• Non-standard printed threads risk taken: check
• RECOMMENDATION: due to printing risk, it is recommended you order more than 1 of each to eliminate potential issues

"front", "back", "switch", "tool" models:

• Material options:
• Nylon - HP-PA-12 OR PA-12 (recommended)
• Resin - any (warping may occur & bent back into shape using the hot water method)
• other materials should work fine

Items needed

• Game Boy Camera (any version)
• Game Boy Mini Camera PCB - this page
• Game Boy Mini Camera shell (5 parts) - CAD parts below or purchase the models via Ko-Fi
• iPhone XR/XS/XSM/11/11P/11PM X1 lens array - Aliexpress
• iPhone XR lens cover (any color) - Aliexpress
• x2 M1x5mm screws - Aliexpress
• x4 M1x3mm screws - Aliexpress
• x6 M1.0x2x2 brass inserts - Aliexpress
• Build components
• Optional label sticker - Ally Thunderhill
• Optional lens adjustment tool

Notice

There are currently NO alternatives for MAC-GBD & sensor. These MUST be harvested from an original Game Boy Camera. Choosing "PCB + Assembly" option MAY NOT include MAC-GBD & sensor.

Contributors

• HDR - original Game Boy Camera flash cart creator - This project has been uploaded with his permission
• Ally Thunderhill - assist with testing & printing labels, hosting labels in shop
• Toxa - the Photo! ROM creator
• Game Boy Camera Club & Game Boy modding community - for support & inspiration
• B23N, Cody Wick, Razole, A2, Zoe Wolfe, Natalie The Nerd - Testers who provided invaluable feedback for the final version

Featured On

The Verge - This beautiful modified Game Boy Camera fits entirely inside a cartridge

Gizmodo - Brilliantly Modded Game Boy Camera Is No Bigger Than a Cartridge

PetaPixel - Custom Game Boy Mini Camera is the Same Size as a Game Boy Cartridge

Engadget - This nifty fan-made Game Boy camera is the size of a cartridge

Time Extension - Camera Modder Unveils Brilliant, Miniaturized Version Of The Game Boy Camera

Retrododo - Game Boy Camera 2.0 Is Here Thanks To A Talented Modder

Based one HDR's Game Boy Camera flash cart. This project was uploaded with permission.