Released a first beta for the 0.3 version of PicoBoot, the softwareand modchip for
GameCube consoles can be installed and run through a small Raspberry Pi Pico.
This new beta version introduces the boot option from the M.2 Loader option. It currently uses a custom iplboot build based on iplboot r7.
There are no changes to the PicoBoot code itself. It is recommended to consider this highly experimental version.
For the installation and use of this new modchip, refer to the video guide of the talented YouTuber Macho Nacho Productions.
Characteristics of
- Open source software.
- Use a Raspberry Pi Pico board with a low price.
- Very simple installation, only 5 wires to be welded.
- Programmable via USB cable, without drivers and programs.
- Automatically start any DOL app of your choice.
- It uses an “IPL injection” approach superior to mods like XenoGC.
Changelog
The next firmware update will introduce a new boot option from the M.2 Loader option.
Currently, the system uses a custom build based on iplboot r7, but no changes have been made to the PicoBoot code. This update is considered highly experimental.
- Key changes to the standard iplboot r7 version include the ability to load executable through M.2 Loader.
For more details and instructions on how to use this new feature, you can consult your user’s guide and full explanation available at https://githyub.com/redolution/iplboot.
Refer to the Updating PicoBoot wiki page for instructions on how to update PicoBoot.
Requirements
- Raspberry Pi Pico: https://amzn.to/3nxIap8
- Adapter SD2SP2: https://amzn.to/3uiHUhy
- Any Micro SD formatted in FAT32 or exFAT.
Downloads and external links
- PicoBoot Software (Github): https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot
- Swiss Files: https://github.com/emukidid/swiss-gc/releases
- GBI Files: https://www.gc-forever.com/wiki/index.php?title?Game?Boy?Interface
- GUI Formatter: http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm
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