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# Awesome Game Boy Camera / Game Boy Printer projects



## A curated list of projects about Game Boy Camera and Game Boy Printer



- **Are listed:** projects with a proof that they did something and/or with a very minimal level of explanation (and I'm very tolerant). Commercial devices are part of the game.

- **Are not listed:** non primary sources (citations of citations with nothing original, typically blog articles, with some exceptions). Undocumented enough / unintelligible projects. Projects / items that cannot be reproduced / bought. Reddit / X posts in general as they have just zero added value.



Some projets are yet listed in the [awesome-gbdev project](https://github.com/gbdev/awesome-gbdev), but most are not as this is a very niche topic here.



PRs are welcome if I've forgotten your awesome (and documented enough) project. This list is of course meant to be completed with time.



# Game Boy Camera



## Flashable Cameras

- [Flashable Game Boy Camera](https://github.com/2BitWizard/GB_Mini_Camera) by 2BitWizard (mini size board) and a [comprehensive fork](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/GB_Mini_Camera) by Raphael-Boichot. This project is license free and by far the most versatile.

- [Game Boy Mini Camera](https://github.com/gameboycamera/game-boy-mini-camera) by gameboycamera (mini size board) and custom [stickers](https://github.com/supertazon/Game-Boy-Mini-Camera-Famicom-styled-label). This is an adaptation of this early [project](https://github.com/HDR/Gameboy-Camera-Flashcart).

- [PicNRec AIO](https://shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gameboy-camera-picnrec-aio/), a combined all-in-one (AIO) PicNrec + flashable camera and the plain [Gameboy Camera Flash Cart](https://shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gameboy-camera-flash-cart/) (basically the AIO less the PicNRec), by InsideGadget (regular size board).



## Custom camera roms

- [Photo!](https://github.com/untoxa/gb-photo) by untoxa, most curated rom project which basically allows extended use of the camera sensor and Game Boy Printer / Game Boy Printer emulators.

- [2bit PXLR Studio](https://github.com/HerrZatacke/2bit-pxlr-studio) by HerrZatacke, prototype of Photo! which offers a smooth experience due to basic but efficient menus. It allows sending images by the [Game Boy speaker](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/custom-camera-rom-beep-tone-converter).



## Rom/save hacks

- The [Game Boy Camera save format](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Inject-pictures-in-your-Game-Boy-Camera-saves) explained, by Raphael-Boichot. Cheat at minigames, unlock hidden features, calibrate your camera, and more !

- [GB camera frame replacer](https://github.com/cristofercruz/gb-camera-frames) by cristofercruz, Python script to replace the built-in frames in the Game Boy Camera rom with your own.



## Camera hacks

- The [DashBoy Camera](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Mitsubishi-M64282FP-dashcam) by Raphael-Boichot, a DIY digital camera using the Mitsubishi M64282FP image sensor and a Raspberry Pi Pico. An ESP32 prototype is proposed [here](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Play-with-the-Game-Boy-Camera-Mitsubishi-M64282FP-sensor/tree/main/ESP32_version_beta).

- The [CMOS Holga](https://github.com/mupfdev/CMOS-Holga) by mupfdev. A DIY digital camera using the Mitsubishi M64282FP image sensor and a STM32.

- The [PicNRec](https://shop.insidegadgets.com/product/gameboy-camera-picnrec/) by InsideGadget, middleman device recording images to an SD card.

- [GBCamcorder](https://github.com/furrtek/GBCameraProjects/tree/master/GBCamcorder) and [GBLiveCam](https://github.com/furrtek/GBCameraProjects/tree/master/GBLiveCam) by Furrtek, Lo-Fi portable video recorder and USB webcam using a GameBoy Camera cartridge. More on the GBCamcorder [here](http://furrtek.free.fr/?a=gbcc).

- [Use the Game Boy Camera as a Webcam](https://github.com/untoxa/pico-gb-webcamera) from Photo! with the Pico GameBoy printer, by untoxa.

- The [Gameboy Camera webcam](https://github.com/pimlu/gbcam) by pimlu, USB webcam using the Gameboy Camera.

- The [Game Boy Camera Sniffer](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Game-Boy-camera-sniffer) by Raphael-Boichot, middleman analog recoder between the Game Boy Camera and its sensor. Sends real images from the sensor (before the MAC-GBD) to SD an card.

- [ArTICam](https://www.cemetech.net/projects/item.php?id=54) by Christopher Mitchell, sends Game Boy Camera sensor images to a TI-84 Plus Calculator.

- [A project from 2001](https://archive.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/200205/gbcam.html) by Dafydd Walters, implementing Vision Using a Game Boy Camera on the MRM.

- [A project from 2005](http://sophiateam.undrgnd.free.fr/microcontroller/camera/) by lstmarcel, Game Boy camera / PC - Serial interface.

- [A project from 2012](http://www.pidream.net/2012/08/120805.html), interfacing a M64282FP with an Arduino. An updated version od the code is proposed [here](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Play-with-the-Game-Boy-Camera-Mitsubishi-M64282FP-sensor/tree/main/Arduino_Japanese_code_2012).

- [Another project from 2012](https://blog.kemushicomputer.com/2012/12/lsi.html) by 毛虫計算機, astrophotography with a M64282FP sensor by downclocking it.

- Hacking the [M64282FP](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Play-with-the-Game-Boy-Camera-Mitsubishi-M64282FP-sensor) and [M64283FP](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Play-with-the-Mitsubishi-M64283FP-sensor) sensors with an Arduino Uno, by Raphael-Boichot.

- A [custom sensor PCB](https://github.com/HerrZatacke/M64283FP-Camera-PCB) by HerrZatacke to decrease light leaks and adapt the M642882FP/M64283FP sensors.

- A [custom sensor PCB](https://facelesstech.wordpress.com/2023/07/03/gameboy-camera-led-flash/) by Facelesstech to add a flash to the Camera, reverse-engineered from this [another one](https://github.com/HDR/Game-Boy-Camera-Flash-Sensor-Module).

- [Reverse ingineering](https://github.com/AntonioND/gbcam-rev-engineer) of the Game Boy Camera sensor by Antonio Niño Díaz in order to integrate functions into emulators.

- [Code for an AVR microcontroller](https://github.com/shimniok/avr-gameboy-cam) by shimniok, to interface with a Game Boy Camera, pull images and send over serial to a Java applet, as well as its [probable source](https://github.com/BackupGGCode/avr-gameboy-cam).

- The [Game Boy Camera dithering patterns](https://github.com/HerrZatacke/dither-pattern-gen) explained, by HerrZatacke !

- [High resolution images](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Game-Boy-chips-decapping-project) of the MAC-GBD mapper, by Raphael-Boichot.

- The [Game Boy Photo gun](https://vtol.cc/filter/works/gbg-8) by vtol, an all-in-one Camera-Printer-gun to easily commit suicide by cop.



## Extract pictures with a flasher

- The [Joey Junior](https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/pages/the-joey-junior-gb-gbc-gba-cart-dumper-and-flasher) by Benn Venn, with direct conversion of save to images.

- The [GBxCart](https://www.gbxcart.com/) with [FlashGBX](https://github.com/lesserkuma/FlashGBX) by lesserkuma, with direct conversion of save to images.

- [Game Boy Camera Fast Wifi Adapter](https://github.com/MattGrayYes/Game-Boy-Camera-Fast-Wifi-Adapter) by MattGrayYes, based on the GBxCart.

- [HDR image processing](https://github.com/seb-tourneux/gbcam-hdr-utils) by Sébastien Tourneux, take a save made in AEB mode (Auto Exposure Bracketing) with Photo! and turn it into an High Definition Range 8-bits image ! Requires a flasher.

- [Game Boy Camera save RAM photo to PNG](https://github.com/raphnet/gbcam2png) by raphnet, requires a flasher.

- [gbcamextract](https://github.com/jkbenaim/gbcamextract) by jkbenaim, requires a flasher.

- [gbcamera](https://github.com/mrdanielps/gbcamera) by mrdanielps, requires a flasher.

- [Rombus Game Boy camera dumper](https://github.com/Rombusevil/rgbcdumper) by Rombusevil, requires a flasher.

- [Obscura](https://github.com/svendahlstrand/obscura) by svendahlstrand, requires a flasher.

- [gbcamtool](https://github.com/Lana-chan/gbcamtool), online tool by Lana-chan, requires a flasher.

- [Gameboy.photography](https://github.com/edd/gameboy.photography), online tool by edd, requires a flasher.

- [gbcamconv](https://github.com/grosshei/gbcamconv) by grosshei, requires a flasher.



## Lens/shell mods

- [Game Boy Camera to CS](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5024326) lens mount by HerrZatacke (requires shell).

- [Game Boy Camera to Canon](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4337362) lens mount by HerrZatacke (requires shell).

- [Game Boy Camera to M42](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6077684) lens mount by drago (requires shell).

- [Gameboy Camera D mount](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4933017) adapter by W33dWiz420 (requires shell).

- [Game Boy Camera M12 lens mount](https://www.printables.com/model/488140-game-boy-camera-m12-lens-mount) by gameboycamera (requires shell). A halfball Game Boy Camera replacement for M12 lenses.

- [Gameboy Camera to Pentax-K / Canon EF](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3256746) adapter with shell, by lennididathing.

- [Gameboy Camera CS mount to Pentax 110](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5270889) lens adapter (requires shell), by gameboycamera.

- [Game Boy Camera+](https://ko-fi.com/s/9457d1cc6e) shell mod with CS mount adapter and the same in short, the [Game Boy Camera+ mini](https://ko-fi.com/s/a4d7bd649a), by 2BitToy.

- [Original Gameboy Camera shell 1:1](https://github.com/hatchman/Game-Boy-Camera-Shell) remodeling from scratch by hatchman.

- [Game Boy Macro Camera](https://github.com/gameboycamera/game-boy-macro-camera) by gameboycamera, make your own Game Boy Camera cart resized to a typical cart.

- The [Gopro mount mod](https://sebastientourneux.fr/gameboy-camera-gopro-mount/) by Sébastien Tourneux.

- [Game Boy Camera light blocker](https://www.printables.com/model/723614-game-boy-camera-light-blocker) by gameboycamera, a light blocker designed to prevent light leaks in your Game Boy Camera.

- [Game Boy Camera Focus Eye](https://www.printables.com/model/876735-game-boy-camera-focus-eye) by gameboycamera. The Focus Eye is a completely internal focus adjustment for the Game Boy Camera.

- [Game Boy Camera lens focus wrench](https://www.printables.com/model/487988-game-boy-camera-lens-focus-wrench) by gameboycamera. Simply insert the lens with sensor into the lens grip and use the focus wrench to adjust the focus.

- [iPhone XR lens to Game Boy Camera adapter](https://www.printables.com/model/574385-iphone-xr-lens-to-game-boy-camera-adapter) by gameboycamera. An adapter to convert an iPhone XR lens to the Game Boy Camera lens holder.

- [Game Boy Mini Camera](https://www.printables.com/model/488126-game-boy-mini-camera) by gameboycamera, model for the Game Boy Mini Camera shell.

- [Game Boy Camera Telescope Eyepiece Mount](https://www.printables.com/model/393325-game-boy-camera-telescope-eyepiece-mount) by Silver Sasquatch. A 1.25" eyepiece that you can use to connect a CS modded Game Boy Camera.

- [Game Boy Camera Magnetic Color and IR-Cut Filter Holder](https://www.printables.com/model/325268-game-boy-camera-magnetic-color-and-ir-cut-filter-h) by NeoRame.

- [Game Boy Camera GBA inverter](https://gameboyphoto.bigcartel.com/product/cartwheel-with-case), because taking pictures with a GBA SP sucks and money is just 0s and 1s in a bank account, this inverter is made for you, wealthy Game Boy Camera nerd !



# Game Boy Printer



## Printer emulators

- The [Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator](https://github.com/mofosyne/arduino-gameboy-printer-emulator) by mofosyne, the most versatile emulator, supporting the 110 games compatible with the printer. Many open source decoders available. The [Retrospy Pixel](https://retro-spy.com/product/pixel-gameboy-printer/) is just a shameless copy sold with a very minimal decoder. Both devices / decoders are of course 100% intercompatible.

- The [NeoGB Printer](https://github.com/zenaro147/NeoGB-Printer) by Rafael Zenaro, autonomous printer emulator originating from the previous project and printing directly to an SD card, powered by an ESP32.

- The [TinyGB Printer](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/The-TinyGB-Printer) by Raphael-Boichot, a demake of the NeoGB Printer on Raspberry Pi Pico. Stores images on SD card. Requires zero configuration.

- The [WiFi GBP Emulator](https://github.com/HerrZatacke/wifi-gbp-emulator) by HerrZatacke, based on the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator and using an ESP8266 board/Wifi, with its [dedicated PCB](https://github.com/cristofercruz/gbp-esp-shield-pcb).

- [The Pico GameBoy printer](https://github.com/untoxa/pico-gb-printer) by untoxa, originating from the [pico-webserver](https://github.com/maxnet/pico-webserver) by maxnet, supports the ultra-fast printing mode of Photo! Based on a Raspberry Pi Pico.

- The [gb-link-printer](https://github.com/stacksmashing/gb-link-printer) by stacksmashing and a [dedicated PCB](https://github.com/agtbaskara/game-boy-pico-link-board).

- Another [GBPrinterEmu](https://github.com/dj505/GBPrinterEmu) compatible with the stacksmashing board.

- The [BitBoy](https://gameboyphoto.bigcartel.com/product/bitboy), a neat Game Boy Printer emulator, printing directly to an SD card, powered by a PIC24FJ128.

- The [Wifi Printer](https://www.tindie.com/products/Suicidebattery/camera-wifi-printer-for-gameboy/) on Tindie, based on ESP8266.

- The [Game Boy Printer emulator](https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/gameboy-printer-emulator-kit) by Benn Venn, based on STM32.

- The [first ever Game Boy printer emulator](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/A-Game-Boy-Printer-emulator-in-1998) by Martin Eyre, dating from 1998 and using a parallel port and DOS.

- An [ESP32 Game Boy Printer emulator](https://github.com/tidklaas/esp32-gameboy-printer) by tidklaas based on an [ESP8266 version](https://github.com/applefreak/esp8266-gameboy-printer) by applefreak. Also a branch based on this emulator compatible with the [Phomemo T02 printer](https://github.com/iamjackg/esp32-phomemo-gameboy-printer) by iamjackg.

- An [ESC/POS compatible](https://github.com/xx0x/gbpxl) by xx0x, Game Boy Printer emulator and a version allowing [Bluetooth compatibility](https://github.com/CustardFlan/gbpxl-BT), by CustardFlan.

- A [flipper Zero compatible](https://github.com/kbembedded/flipper-gb-printer) Game Boy Printer emulator by kbembedded.

- A [PIC16F18857 compatible](https://github.com/bereczistvan/pic-gb-printer) Game Boy Printer emulator by bereczistvan.

- An [M5Atom Game Boy Printer emulator](https://github.com/niccolli/m5atom_gbprinter) sending data over Wifi, by niccolli.

- A repo with [PCBs for open source printer emulators](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/Collection-of-PCB-for-Game-Boy-Printer-Emulators) by Raphael-Boichot.

- The [Serial Boy](https://github.com/francoiswnel/Serial-Boy) by francoiswnel, a breakout PCB to connect the serial cable to the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator.

  

## Emulator overlays

- The [Game Boy Printer web](https://herrzatacke.github.io/gb-printer-web/#/home) by herrzatacke, website to decode, arrange and store images from the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator and saves. The project page is [here](https://github.com/HerrZatacke/gb-printer-web/).

- The [GBCamera-Android-Manager](https://github.com/Mraulio/GBCamera-Android-Manager) by Mraulio, an Android App for the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator and the GBxCart, allowing to take direct control of the Game Boy Printer as well.

 - Python decoders for the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator: [CLI version](https://github.com/mofosyne/arduino-gameboy-printer-emulator/tree/master/GameboyPrinterDecoderPython), [another CLI version](https://github.com/raster/Game-Boy-Camera-Dumper) by raster, [yet another CLI version](https://github.com/lennartba/gbpinter_dump2image_py) by lennartba and a [GUI version](https://github.com/CelestialQwert/game-boy-printer-gui) by CelestialQwert.

- A [Java application](https://github.com/lukasklinger/GameBoyPrinterReceiver) by lukasklinger for the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator.

- A [Matlab/GNU Octave code](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/GameboyPrinterPaperSimulation) by Raphael-Boichot to decode images from the Arduino Game Boy Printer emulator with e-paper feature and the curated list of compatible games. e-paper feature also implemented in [this project](https://github.com/mtouzot/GameBEye) by mtouzot.



## PC to printer interfaces

- The [PC to Game Boy Printer interface](http://furrtek.free.fr/?a=gbpcable) by Furrtek, based on a PL2303.

- The [PC to Game Boy Printer interface](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/PC-to-Game-Boy-Printer-interface) by Raphael-Boichot, based on an Arduino and a [Python library](https://github.com/pedro-q/GBPrint) by pedro-q to control it.

- An [Arduino library](https://github.com/octavifs/GBPrinter) for Game Boy Printer, by octavifs.

- Another [Arduino library](https://github.com/karpour/GameBoyPrinter-Arduino) for Game Boy Printer, by karpour.

- Yet another [Arduino library](https://github.com/davedarko/GBPrinter) for Game Boy Printer, by davedarko.

- Printing on the Game Boy Printer [using an STM32F4](https://github.com/Dhole/gb-link-host) by Dhole.

- Printing on the Game Boy Printer [using an Arduino and SD shield](https://github.com/Raphael-Boichot/The-Arduino-SD-Game-Boy-Printer) by Raphael-Boichot.

- [Discord printer bot](https://github.com/Squaresweets/GBPrinter-discord-bot) by Squaresweets and the same [without the Discord code](https://github.com/KuestenKeks/pc-to-gb-printer) by KuestenKeks.



## Printer hacks

- The [Game Boy Printer sniffer](https://github.com/mofosyne/GameboyPrinterSniffer) by mofosyne, a middleman to record actual communication between a Game Boy and a printer.

- [Game Boy Printer reverse ingineering](http://furrtek.free.fr/?a=gbprinter) by Furrtek.

- [Game Boy Printer reverse ingineering](https://github.com/thebenheckshow/263-tbhs-Reverse-Engineered-Game-Boy-Printer) by Ben Heckendorn.

- The [Game Boy Printer AC adapter](http://furrtek.free.fr/?a=gbppower) for the Game Boy Printer by Furrtek, made with a washing machine full bridge rectifier.

- [Installing a 9 Volts battery into the Game Boy Printer](https://imgur.com/a/installing-nine-volt-mod-on-game-boy-printer-QOxq2EG) by unknown Reddit user. Lasts for about 100 prints.

- The [full schematic and gerbers](https://github.com/RWeick/IF-GBP-02-Gameboy-Printer) for the Nintendo Gameboy Printer PCB revision 02, RWeick.

- The [Laser Range Finder + Game Boy Printer hack](https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesmooth/albums/72157628221975565/) by Joe Grand, prints images taken with a [laser range finder](https://grandideastudio.com/portfolio/do-it-yourself/laser-range-finder/) invented by the same author.



## Printer custom roms

- [GB Banner printer](https://github.com/reini1305/gb_bannerprinter) by reini1305, well, to print banners with the Game Boy Printer.

- [Blarble 1290](https://8bittygames.com/blarble1290/) by Patrick Rodriguez, make your printer alive ! (compatible with Seiko printer only).

- A [Game Boy Printer test rom](https://github.com/mmuszkow/gbprinter) by mmuszkow, without much information, just try it.

- [GB Printer Emulator v1.0](https://hh.gbdev.io/game/gb-printer-emulator-v1-0), a rom by Jeff Frohwein.



## Shell mods

- [Game Boy Printer battery cover](https://www.printables.com/model/892919-game-boy-printer-battery-cover) by gameboycamera. 1:1 remodel of the Game Boy Printer or Game Boy Pocket Printer battery cover which is frequently lost or broken.

- [Game Boy Pocket Printer paper cover](https://www.printables.com/model/560940-game-boy-pocket-printer-paper-cover) by gameboycamera. 1:1 remodel of the Game Boy Printer or Game Boy Pocket Printer paper cover which is frequently lost or broken.



# Social media



 ## Dedicated servers

- [Game Boy Camera Club Discord](https://disboard.org/fr/server/568464159050694666) (about 1k+ users), a server for Game Boy Camera enthusiasts to share photos, tips and tricks, as well as Game Boy Camera projects and mods.

- [Game Boy Camera Club Telegram](https://t.me/gameboycamera) (about 100+ users), the Gameboy Camera lair for Hackers and Enthusiasts.



 ## Interesting articles/sites

- [Game Boy Camera Wiki](https://funtography.online/wiki/Game_Boy_Camera_Wiki) by the Game Boy Camera Club Discord, quite comprehensive wiki about the Game Boy Camera / Game Boy Printer, more or less updated.

- [Game Boy Camera µZine 2024](https://cameraclub.gbdev.io/uzine2024/), issued by the Game Boy Camera Club Telegram and [gbdev](https://cameraclub.gbdev.io/).

- [Gameboy Camera : the journey](https://sebastientourneux.fr/gameboy-camera-journey/) by Sébastien Tourneux.

- [Exhaustive French page](https://www.bourgognegameboy.fr/game-boy-camera/) about the Game Boy Camera, by Johndo.

- [Game Boy Camera](https://gameboyessentials.com/articles/mgb-006) by Pierre-Luc Gagné, very fun article, sarcastic as I like.

- [PetaPixel](https://petapixel.com/hack-game-boy-camera-mount-lenses/) article by David Windestal, how to Hack a Game Boy Camera to Use ‘Real’ Camera Lenses.

- [gameboymaniac.com](https://gameboymaniac.com/) by Björn, lots of tips to enhance your Game Boy Camera.

- [In Depth: The Game Boy Printer](https://shonumi.github.io/articles/art2.html) by Daniel S. Baxter, alias Shonumi. His [book](https://shonumi.github.io/books.html) is excellent.

- [SEIKO S-951](https://mignon.hateblo.jp/entry/2021/07/01/003119), best known paper to use with the Game Boy Printer.

- The mandatory [Game Boy Camera Funtography guide](https://archive.org/details/nintendofuntographyguide) on Internet Archive.