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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 26/09/2026

The AHID Mouse just won the Thingiverse A.B.L.E. Challenge! A huge thank you to the jury, and congratulations to all the other projects and their creators. It's an honor to see the AHID Mouse recognized among so many great entries! www.thingiverse.com/challenges/t...

Screenshot of the A.B.L.E. Challenge page on thingiverse.com showing the three winning projects.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 22/09/2026

New feature for the AHID Mouse: I added support for a small OLED display which shows the first eight active flags and the current profile. #accessibility #oshw #assistivetech #3dprinting #ahidmouse #ahid

Joystick like device but the stick goes horizontal. At the end of the stick 4 pipes which are connected to the device via hoses. On top of the device a small display with the numbers 0 to 7 and a text below saying "BASIC MOUSE"

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 15/09/2026

I just published the AHID Mouse, an open-source assistive HID device with a strain-based joystick and up to four sip-and-puff channels. Open hardware, open software, and under $20 in parts. If this sounds useful, a repost helps it find the right people: www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/260915...

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AHID Mouse

An open-source HID device with up to four sip-and-puff channels, a strain-sensitive joystick, and support for I²C peripherals.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 28/08/2026

I’m wondering if ornithology might be something for me. #wonderswan

Picture with two handheld consoles with game cartridges on a wooden table. On the left a WonderSwan with a Densha de go 2 cartridge on the right a WonderSwan Color with a Final Fantasy cartridge.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 22/08/2026

Good news for everyone who isn't able to build an #opendmgdisplay themselves: It seems like there is a shop that has adapted the design. Disclaimer: I just came across this offer, but I haven't tested it myself, nor am I affiliated with this company. #oshw #gameboy jt-studios.com/product/oddk...

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ODD KIT(Open DMG Display) - J&T STUDIO

What is ODD? ODD is a dedicated driver kit for the original Game Boy DMG screen, built around the Raspberry Pi. It lets you retrofit your Game Boy DMG screen for a noticeably better viewing experience...

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 11/08/2026

Progress on the AHID Mouse: The hardware is working. Today, I took some assembly pictures. There is still some work to do on the software side. #accessibility #oshw #assistivetech #ahid #ahidmouse

A pile of square 3D-printed parts, some screws and nuts in different sizes, three different PCBs, and some silicone tubes.

A grey cube screwed together with four screws. On the front, there are four holes with hoses coming out of them. In the center of the front, there is also a rod with a mouthpiece attached to it, with four tubes connected to the mouthpiece. The hoses are connected to the mouthpiece.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 10/08/2026

PulseView with an STM32 or a PiPico should do the job. I'm located in Germany. Is there a specific model in the lineup (original, color, crystal) where you'd say this is the best one to start with? btw, I joined the WS Discord, maybe this makes communication easier.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 09/08/2026

Blog post update: An update for the Mouth Operated Mouse II. There is now a second option for the pressure sensor: CF Sensors XGZP160010S www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/260724... #accessibility #oshw #assistivetech #3dprinting #mouthoperatedmouse #ahid

Small PCB with a pressure sensor in the foreground, connected via four wires to a larger PCB marked “Mouth Operated Mouse II” in the background.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 09/08/2026

Unfortunately, the WS line of devices is quite expensive on eBay. If anyone has one lying around with a broken display and wants to and is willing to donate it to science, I’d be happy to probe the signals. But please don't expect me to get to this quickly.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 09/08/2026

There’s also a good chance that the Open xGB Display could be adapted for the WSx. Maybe an additional buffer is required for the parallel columns, along with a level shifter for the signals.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 09/08/2026

From what I can see, it looks like we have digital signaling on all of the consoles (it doesn't look like analog RGB). From my point of view, it would be worth tinkering around with the consoles and writing some documentation about the signals and signal levels.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 09/08/2026

I had a look at some low-res photos of the PCBs of the WonderSwan, WS Color, and SwanCrystal. At first glance, I couldn't find much information about the display signals in particular, apart from what is available from the aforementioned consolizer projects, as mentioned by @asie.pl.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 09/08/2026

I'm not familiar with the WonderSwan hardware, but if it uses a digital signal for the TFT, it shouldn't be too hard to adapt. I'll have a look.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 30/07/2026

Currently working on some company for the #mouthoperatedmouse. Things are slowly starting to come together. #assistivetech #ahid

A grey box with a stick coming out from the middle of it. At the end of the stick is a piece with three tubes connected together and a fourth tube attached to the side. A silicone hose runs from the bottom of each tube into the box.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 12/07/2026

Thanks so much, Patrick, for sharing your color palettes for projects like the Open DMG Display. Your palettes really elevated the project. Looking forward to seeing what you create next!

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 05/07/2026

Original design: www. thingiverse.com/thing:1090461

A box is mounted on a rod in front of a notebook. On the box is a joystick-like cone-shaped piece with a hole. A hose connects the cone to the side of the box. The cone can likely be moved. The box is positioned so that a person could operate it with their mouth.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 05/07/2026

Currently revisiting an eleven-year-old design. The #mouthoperatedmouse still gets some attention on Thingiverse, so I'm giving it an update. I'm finishing the documentation now, and there should be a blog post about the project within the next couple of weeks.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 02/07/2026

New post: A DIY pressure sensor made from 3D-printed parts and two strain gauges. Under $2 in materials, designed for sip-and-puff sensing, with complete build instructions and CAD files. www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/260702...

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3D Printed Pressure Sensor

You wouldn't download a pressure sensor... or would you? A DIY pressure sensor for measuring relative sip-and-puff strength, built from 3D-printed parts and inexpensive strain gauges.

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Bucket Mouse @mousebitelabs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Happy 25th birthday, Game Boy Advance! To celebrate, I am happy to announce the Game Boy Enhance is FINALLY here! The Game Boy Enhance (AGBM) is a circuit-level recreation of the Game Boy Advance. It uses almost all-new components, but still uses the original CPU - it's not emulation!

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 13/05/2026

New post: A very niche topic for anyone tinkering with strain gauges using #Avia ADCs like the HX717. Covers running multiple HX717s from the same clock and working around undocumented protocol quirks (which might affect the older HX711 as well). www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/260513...

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Running multiple HX717 from a single clock

Unexpected and undocumented HX717 protocol behavior observed when operating multiple ADCs on a single shared clock line.

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Natalie @nataliethenerd.com · 28/04/2026

Embedded Idea's awesome open source DMG display has had some community additions: Japanese, Chinese and French GUI support codeberg.org/embedded-ide...

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 26/04/2026

Open DMG Display update! Big contribution by tonyjih (www.facebook.com/tony.jih/ ): localization (EN/中文/日本語), polished UI, UI simulator, improved palette handling, and default “Pudding” logo (may change later 😉). codeberg.org/embedded-ide... #opendmgdisplay #oshw #gameboy #modding #retrogaming

Upper half of a Game Boy DMG showing a language selection menu on the screen with the options for English, Chinese simplified/traditional and Japanese.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 29/03/2026

Hi, I added the positioning data to the release outputs. Remember to tell the EMS which variant respectively components they have to place. There is a variant field in the BOM.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 27/03/2026

Tito from Macho Nacho Productions did an awesome job covering the #OpenDMGDisplay in his latest video. He shares his experience building the ODD and dives into the details of its features. #opendmgdisplay #oshw #gameboy #modding #retrogaming www.youtube.com/watch?v=39m7...

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The Game Boy O.D.D. Mod does it all | USB-C Video Out, Custom Palettes, More

YouTube video by Macho Nacho Productions

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Bucket Mouse @mousebitelabs.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

25 years ago, the GBA was released in Japan. Today, I've got a new design to show off :) I'm calling this design the "Game Boy Enhance," or the AGBM. (Thank you White from MGGC for the name suggestion) Check out this overview! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqZR...

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Game Boy Enhance Reveal

YouTube video by Bucket Mouse

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 05/03/2026

New post on my blog: I built a joystick using a 2-layer PCB and some strain gauges. The #StrainStick works very similarly to a TrackPoint. There's also a small demo software that lets you use it as a mouse by connecting it to a CH32V203 dev board. #OSHW www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/260305...

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The Strainstick - Building a joystick from strain gauges

The Strainstick is a joystick which works by measuring pressure, not movement. It can be built from a single 2-layer PCB and a couple of cost effective parts.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 01/03/2026

This is good news. I'm still on discord. Username is Tobi (tobi_73371). Let me know if there are questions about the kit.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 26/02/2026

I wanted some mounting capabilities on my desk, so I added a SKÅDIS to the side. I used a 36×56 cm panel, which I cut in half. Maybe this is useful for others. You can find the printed parts at: www.printables.com/model/161717... www.printables.com/model/161720...

Four brackets mounted under a desk, supporting a Skadis board.

Skadis board mounted on the side of a white desk, with a window in the background.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 14/02/2026

I did another take on SMD storage containers and added wire storage. Fully 3D‑printable and customizable, you only need an aditional spring per container. There’s even a mount for IKEA Skådis ;) Hope it helps you stay organized! www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/260214...

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PartNest - Modular Stackable Storage for SMD Parts and Wires

Compact, stackable storage for SMD tapes and small wires with optional stands and pegboard hooks, fully customizable.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 17/01/2026

Nice, do you plan to publish the design? I ordered some PTFE wire and thought about reusing the SMD container design I edited for storage.

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Natalie @nataliethenerd.com · 16/01/2026

I made a readme guide for my game boy repos... girl has done a lot lol github.com/nataliethenerd

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 03/01/2026

You should be able to source everything from lcsc.com. Have a look at the alternative parts in the BOM if something isn't available.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 03/01/2026

UPDATE: The Open DMG Display now supports all 32 game-specific Super Game Boy palettes, as well as the 45 Game Boy Color palettes. Huge thanks to VIS Modding for providing the checksums for all games. #opendmgdisplay #oshw #gameboy #modding #retrogaming www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/250417...

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Open DMG Display (ODD)

An Open TFT Mod for the Original Game Boy (DMG-01) based on the RP2350B

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 22/12/2025

Nice part. Did you already tried the Supra software? Is it usable?

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 16/11/2025

USB video capturing for the Open DMG Display! I adapted the GB Interceptor approach for the #opendmgdisplay, making it likely the first #gameboy IPS mod with integrated USB video output. Big thanks to @there.oughta.be ! www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/251116...

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USB video output for the Open DMG Display

USB video output has been added to the Open DMG Display. It is now possible to capture the original display signal via UVC on a PC or smartphone.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 16/11/2025

Turning a low-cost CH32V305 MCU into a Game Boy Advance (and Color) USB capture device, with no extra circuitry required. Captures full-res at ~60 Hz and streams it over UVC. A fun look at combining basic peripherals to extend the capabilities of a simple MCU. www.embedded-ideas.de/posts/251030...

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xGB to USB - USB video capturing for Gameboy Advance and Gameboy Color

A proof-of-concept showing how a low-cost CH32V305 MCU can capture full-resolution Game Boy Advance video and stream it over USB as a UVC device

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 14/11/2025

If you find out how to clone the Saleae ones, please sell them as a kit ;)

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 14/11/2025

Maybe Restic with some kind of cloud storage. With the encryption it won't matter if the data gets stolen.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 17/10/2025

This week, I finally found the time to hang up my Brickpress prints. I’m still amazed by the way thoughts are portrayed and by the craftsmanship of the execution. Thank you very much, @guido-kuehn.bsky.social .

A series of four prints in wooden frames (natural oak) hung in a 2x2 arrangement on a white wall. The prints show lines twisted around each other in different colors, running horizontally and vertically. Some lines are short, some are long. Some lines wind around themselves, some have multiple ends. The prints were created using 1x1 building blocks, resulting in a kind of grid of circles, squares, and rounded squares. The two lower prints feature color gradients within the lines.

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embedded-ideas.de @embedded-ideas.de · 05/10/2025

Would also be nice to have a curated list of printable tools and accessories. There is just to much stuff on thingiverse.

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