Refurbish a Classic Game Boy
4 Hours • Refurbish a Game Boy • Ages 18+
Overview
Activity details
Workshop At a Glance
Price: Starting at $375 per person
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Craftsman Ave Workshop at 117 11th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215
Class size: Usually no more than 6 people
Skill Level : Beginner — no previous experience is required.
What You’ll Be Making : You’ll be completely refurbishing and upcycling a vintage Gameboy!
What You’ll Be Doing: Using a CNC, Soldering, Cleaning, and Rewiring
What's included
What’s Included? All Materials & Tools Provided!
Highlights
What To Expect
Abandoned decades ages ago, with a broken screen and corroded battery contacts, the Gameboy DMGs we restomod in this class have seen better days, but by the conclusion of our time together they will be ready for another 30 years of life. We will begin this class by stripping your donor Gameboy down to the sole of these handheld classics: the motherboard. A discussion basic analog electronics, Ohm’s Law, and the use of multimeters will ensue as we work to get electrons following through these circuits once again.
Next up you will be introduced to the use of a CNC router, which we’ll use to machine the Gameboy shell such that it can accommodate the modern LCD screen you will be installing.
While the trimmed shells get a much-needed bath, the reassembly process gets underway with basic electronics soldering being the first step in this journey. From there it’s mostly a matter of turning screws as the parts go back in the shells one by one.
The final product in the class is a beautifully restored Gameboy DMG with a backlit LCD display that is lightyears better than the original. They are instant conversation starters, and hours of 8-bit retrogaming fun awaits with classics like Mario, Zelda, Pokémon. Plus, just think of all the cred you’re going to have when you explain to everyone that you built your Gameboy yourself!
Additional information
Check-in details
Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled and checked in.
Special requirements
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
FAQs
Skill level Beginner — no prior experience is required.
Cancellations
Cancellations or rescheduling requests 1 week or more prior to start of a workshop can receive a full refund or full credit towards a future workshop. Cancellations or rescheduling requests between a week and two days prior to start of a workshop will receive a credit of 50% towards a future workshop. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within two days prior to start of a workshop will not receive any refund or credit. All cancellation/rescheduling requests should be sent directly to hello@craftsmanave.com.
Please arrive on time for your workshop. We understand that delays can happen, but kindly plan for potential traffic or public transportation issues. Our workshops are designed for guests to learn all the skills involved to make something they can be proud of, all within the scheduled time. Late arrivals disrupt this experience for everyone. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may not be able to join. Your workshop guide will make the final decision regarding late arrivals.