Module Information
The CleanJuice for the Game Boy original comes in 2 sizes - Regular and XL. How long your CleanJuice will last depends on the console you are using and the upgrades you have. The chart below will give you estimates on common power supplies used and how long you can expect your console to last. It's all about the watts. Let's use the GBA as a starting point/example. Your standard 2x AAs of 1200mA batteries have 2.88 watts of power. The best AAs on the market 2x AA Eneloop Pros have 6 watts. The CleanJuice has 6.29 watts. More power = longer life.
4x AAs at 1200mA have 5.76 watts. 4x Eneloop Pros at 2500mA have 12 watts. And the CleanJuice regular has 9.25 watt with the XL having 11.1 watts.
Device | AAs | Eneloop Pro | CleanJuice | CleanJuice XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stock GB (0.32W) | 15.3 hours | 31.8 hours | 24.6 hours | 29.5 hours |
GB + IPS + CleanAmp (0.7W) | 6.9 hours | 14.5 hours | 11.2 hours | 13.5 hours |
GB + IPS + CleanAmp + EZFlash (1.2W) | 4 hours | 8.5 hours | 6.6 hours | 7.9 hours |
This information was provided from our friends at RetroSix.
Low Battery Indicator
For the Game Boy Original the CleanJuice will turn the built in GB LED to a dimmer red when you have about 5% battery left.
Note: versions sold prior to October 2020 do not do this.
Charging
The CleanJuice will take about 1 to 2 hours to charge from completely dead. This may vary depending on your charging cable.
Indicator Lights
On the PCB of the CleanJuice itself, there are 2 LEDs and colors may vary.
If the PG labeled light on the board is on, this means the USB cable is providing power to the system. This also means you can power your console from the USB without draining the battery - plug and play option.
If the CHG labeled light on the board is on, this means the USB is charging the battery. When it goes off, the battery is fully charged.
Both indicator lights will be on when module is charging. When module is fully charged, only the PG light will remain.
If you connect a USB cable and the PG light does not turn on, your cable or power supply are faulty.