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DataBoy is an
RS-232 data scope that runs on a Game Boy. This type of instrument is also
known as a serial line monitor or protocol analyzer. DataBoy
consists of a cartridge that plugs into a standard Game Boy Color, Game Boy
Advance, or Game Boy Advance SP console, converting the Game Boy into a
useful engineering/troubleshooting tool.
Features:
- Setup page allows
selectable baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits. Power-on
default settings can be set by user.
- Captures and
displays RS-232 asynchronous serial data traffic on RXD and TXD lines
simultaneously.
- ASCII and
hexadecimal display modes.
- Freeze mode allows
review of data captured in buffer.
- Color LCD display.
16 rows of 20 characters are used to display alternating rows of RXD
and TXD data in two distinct colors.
- Error status
indicators (parity, framing, break).
- Line status page
shows updated state of signal lines using simulated red/green LEDs.
- DIP switches allow
user to assert an active high RS-232 level on DTR, DSR, CTS, RTS signals.
- Record serial data
into flash memory for playback (DataBoy
Plus).
- Time-stamps (DataBoy Plus).
- Multi-drop mode is
compatible with gaming industry 9-bit SAS protocol and Raymarine SeaTalk
protocol (DataBoy Plus).
- Upload captured data
to a PC.
- Help screens explain
how to use the instrument.
- Field upgradable
software.
- Comes with a 5'
ribbon cable with male and female DB9 connectors.
DataBoy Cartridge
DataBoy Plus
Screenshots:
Test Drive (DataBoy
Plus)
Why Game Boy?
Game Boy Color vs. Game Boy Advance
Users' Manual (191K PDF)
Printable Flyer (82K PDF)
Acknowledgements
Contact Information
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This
website is maintained by Yosuf Taraki.
Last updated on September 29, 2012.
Disclaimer: Game Boy is a trademark of Nintendo Corporation. DataBoy is a product of Micro Contraptions, and is not
licensed by or associated with Nintendo Corporation.
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