{"product_id":"game-boy-advance-flex-amp-robot_retro","title":"Game Boy Advance Flex Amp - Robot_Retro","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis flex amp for the Game Boy Advance enhances the audio and also addresses issues with other flex amps that are too loud and don't have adjustability. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT'S NEW WITH v2:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe speaker now includes a full-size insulative sticker to place on the back, preventing shorts against the metal speaker casing (see photo).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy default, the amplifier mutes audio below ~25% of the volume wheel’s travel. This can be disabled by bridging solder point\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eS1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(see photo). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable volume pot labelled \"TRIM\". This will adjust the peak volume of the amp. Set this during install with a small flat head screwdriver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreinstalled additional capacitators to reduce speaker hum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf using an original speaker, there will be slight distortion at the maximum volume and the tabs on the back of the speaker may need to be trimmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handheldlegend.com\/products\/game-boy-speaker?variant=31485741301894\"\u003ea 1W speaker\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handheldlegend.com\/products\/2w-speaker-for-game-boy-advance-flex-amp-robot_retro\"\u003ea 2W speaker\u003c\/a\u003e. A 1W is sufficient as most GBA speakers will not exceed 1W, but a 2W will allow for that extra amount that can occur. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease purchase your speaker separately. \u003c\/strong\u003eProperly insulate back metal area of 2W speaker with Kapton tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x GBA Audio Flex amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSTALLATION:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the old speaker and trim off the old solder connections so they are flat with a pair of side cutters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-tin the GBA motherboard (see photo showing locations).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a layer of Kapton tape or generic tape to the back of the speaker. \u003cstrong\u003eThis step is required to prevent shorting. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolder on the flex amp at the four locations (see photo). I suggest to use a small amount of liquid flux to help neaten to joints and allow the solder to flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolder on the speaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a small 2mm flat blade screwdriver (iFix part \"2\"), set the volume pot to the required peak level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNOTES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis amp has a 'silence' mod installed. Which means that, when the volume wheel is closer to the off position, the volume will become completely silent. This helps to reduce the humming\/hissing noises that can be heard when an amp is installed. However, please expect a less gradual increase of volume from off to receiving sound, it will start off at a higher-level volume than a quiet one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robotretro.co.uk\/\" title=\"Robot_Retro\"\u003eRobot_Retro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hand Held Legend","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67133311910129,"sku":"GBA6202","price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4947\/0193\/files\/New1_992.jpg?v=1791391867","url":"https:\/\/www.gamersgoretro.com\/products\/game-boy-advance-flex-amp-robot_retro","provider":"Gamers Go Retro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}