Well, here’s a wild and messy tale for ya—so bear with me. Picture this: Natalie the Nerd did something crazy with a Game Boy Color. We’re talking about taking the motherboard and turning it into a clear PCB. Yeah, you read that right. Like a ghost version of a Game Boy. Found this gem on X (formerly Twitter—why did they even change the name?), where she showed off her wizardry.
She dived in headfirst with her own schematics. I can barely draw a straight line, but here she is, mapping out circuits. Anyway, she ditched the ground zone just so we could see all those copper traces. For most gadgets, lose that, and you’re toast, but this old-school console? Total piece of cake, apparently.
Natalie didn’t whip up that PCB solo. A buddy (or maybe some company—I forget) helped whip up the acrylic-like material. Here’s the kicker: it melts at 200 degrees Celsius. So soldering chips becomes a dance on thin ice. Mistake? Whoosh, and it’s a puddle.
Oh, and everything else is clear—chips, copper, screen, you name it. Even the cartridge reader, pilfered from some Chinese brother of Game Boy, is like looking through gauze. Plus, she topped it off with a see-through case and see-through buttons. Imagine that, in your hands—a handheld H.G. Wells vision.
But before you start throwing your money at the screen, cool your jets. It’s a one-and-done kinda deal. Natalie made it just for kicks. Honestly, with how fragile it is, I wouldn’t trust my clumsy fingers with it. Some say swap the copper for silver or add some backlighting. Can’t lie, a glow-up would be rad.
The modding scene is buzzing, dreaming of see-through tech everywhere. Even thinking of using this visual magic on other gear—someone had this wild idea about the Nothing Phone 2. But, can’t help but wonder—unless they figure out how to toughen up these clear PCBs, it’s all dreamland chatter.
Still, hats off to Natalie. Crazy, cool people doing crazy, cool things, right? This is why modding isn’t just a hobby; it’s an art form. And hey, if you aren’t exploring the nooks and crannies of creativity, are you really living?
Catch y’all later, unless I get sidetracked again!