256 Mbit Virtual Boy Cartridge

Updated 5/24/17
I’ve actually picked this project back up after putting it on hold for several months. I have a PCB design completed which supports up to 128Mbit ROM and 128Mbit expansion via the Virtual Boy ES line. This is done using a 256Mbit flash if the expansion is needed otherwise the 128Mbit flash is loaded. If the 256Mbit flash is loaded, that’s 8 times more capacity than even the Hyper Fighting 32Mbit cart. The PCB fabrication is completed and shown below in a two tone black and red. Now just need to load the parts.

The first assembled 128Mbit PCB using my DIY reflow oven is shown below. The PCB supports a 256Mbit as well and I’ll be building some for prototyping purposes shortly.

An assembled panelized version of the 128Mbit design done professionally using a fabrication and assembly house.

About Me

Hi, my name is Kevin Mellott. Virtual Reality is one of my major passions. My original Mellott’s VR Page was started on Geocities in 1998 as part of a class project. Much of the original content is still maintained on this site for reference. This new website is intended to give the older site a new look and allow me to expand with new projects in the future.