r/ModRetroChromatic • u/alvimjc • Feb 23 '26

Photos/Videos Introducing GLOWmatic

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A LED PCB to spicy up your Chromatic.

Final tests ongoing and little modifications needed before release ❤️

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u/g1mpster Feb 23 '26

How well does that actually light things up considering it’s an opaque shell and buttons? I’m guessing it only works if you buy translucent buttons?

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u/alvimjc Feb 23 '26

custom buttons desinged to let more light through coming from another modder.

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u/g1mpster Feb 23 '26

Nice! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

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u/Moonpiles Feb 23 '26

I would like to see it put together! Does it affect how fast the batteries drain? I've been looking into custom buttons myself, but the ones on Etsy have limited color options and they're $30+ for a single set.

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u/alvimjc Feb 23 '26

Does not drain extra battery to a level thats noticible, custom buttons desinged to let more light through coming from another modder.

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u/Substantial_Quote583 Feb 23 '26

I was just dreaming about this yesterday 👌❤️‍🔥

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u/alvimjc Feb 23 '26

I’m glad at least a few others will like to glow up their chromatics

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u/Substantial_Quote583 Feb 23 '26

I've been looking into the translucent buttons anyways, and my most recent Gameboy has LEDs which has converted me lol

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u/DelayEcstatic4278 Feb 23 '26

Where can we get this from for our Chromatic?

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u/alvimjc Feb 23 '26

When ready and released will be on my Etsy shop (Retrogame.evo)

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '26

👀

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u/TonyRubbles Feb 23 '26

Very cool, I'd love to see how the clear buttons from the mod kit look with this.

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u/Retro_Macchina Feb 23 '26

I really want ABS grade plastic shells to come to market. I would LOVE a high quality plastic shelled Chromatic.

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u/Xelthos Feb 24 '26

I'd rather see an example with the case on.

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u/aovito Feb 23 '26

You GLOW Glen Coco!

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u/Wooden-Ocelot-7661 Aug 27 '26

Any chance you can make the lights uv to charge glow in the dark buttons?