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by webhdx
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: Swiss
Topic: RAM Disk device since Swiss v0.6r1534
Replies: 16
Views: 1922

Re: RAM Disk device since Swiss v0.6r1534

Hi webhdx, Could you describe more details about your GameCube ARAM expansion mod? Is there a project page (maybe in future on GitHub?) and/or a list of used components and wiring diagrams? I haven't published anything yet because it didn't work reliably. For some reason the module is only detected...
by webhdx
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Swiss
Topic: RAM Disk device since Swiss v0.6r1534
Replies: 16
Views: 1922

Re: RAM Disk device since Swiss v0.6r1534

64MiB of total ARAM memory with larger onboard chip + external expansion via Hi Speed Port.

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by webhdx
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Weird GameCube Power Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 2020

Re: Weird GameCube Power Issue

If you have a modchip installed, especially PicoBoot, check wire length. Similar symptoms occur when wires are too long and IPL patching fails. Unmodified consoles can still refuse to boot when electrolytic capacitors inside have gone bad. WIth 20+ years of service, GameCubes are now very prone to p...
by webhdx
Fri May 19, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd Pico in gamecube
Replies: 4
Views: 4398

Re: 2nd Pico in gamecube

I'd say it's a big waste to use another Pico. You can just move your code to PicoBoot and run it from the same board. PicoBoot only activates during boot and then idles, there are plenty of resources for other activities.
by webhdx
Wed May 10, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Viper GC
Replies: 175
Views: 758680

Re: Viper GC

1. I think the only option now is to use external programmer. I've tried to conver VGC bios to DOL but my attempts were unsuccessful.
2. It's not supported in r5.2, the only option is to remove adapter or SD card.
3. I think there was an option to do it but can't confirm at the moment.
by webhdx
Wed May 10, 2023 7:04 am
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Viper GC
Replies: 175
Views: 758680

Re: Viper GC

ViperGC can be flashed with iplboot r5.2 but it doesn't support SD2SP2. There is r8 prerelease that supposedly is compatible with ViperGC and has SD2SP2 support but I haven't tested this revision. I'd personally keep ViperGC as a collector item or sell it (it has suprisingly high value) and just mov...
by webhdx
Sun May 07, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How to update Swiss
Replies: 1
Views: 3674

Re: How to update Swiss

Download new Swiss release, grab swiss_rXXXX.dol file, rename to ipl.dol and replace the file on SD card.
by webhdx
Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: Need help modding
Replies: 5
Views: 4253

Re: Need help modding

Yes, you just need SD card adapter like SD Gecko or SD2SP2 and FAT32 formatted memory card. Here is the documentation: https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot/wiki ... tion-guide
by webhdx
Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Qoob Pro help
Replies: 1
Views: 3518

Re: Qoob Pro help

There are no replacements available. You can still flash it through the console I guess.
by webhdx
Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: Need help modding
Replies: 5
Views: 4253

Re: Need help modding

PicoBoot is much more convenient than XenoGC. It'll autoboot Swiss from SD card. No need for a boot disk. It's also very cheap.
by webhdx
Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Modchips
Topic: PicoBoot - IPL replacement modchip using Raspberry Pi Pico
Replies: 18
Views: 15659

Re: PicoBoot - IPL replacement modchip using Raspberry Pi Pico

PicoBoot v0.2 release Just a heads up I've just released new PicoBoot v0.2 firmware. It comes with updated iplboot which introduces overall reliability improvements and new features. The most important one is that you can hold D-Pad Down during boot to see output from iplboot. It's very useful to v...
by webhdx
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: I tried installing the PicoBoot now GC doesn't work
Replies: 14
Views: 7481

Re: I tried installing the PicoBoot now GC doesn't work

Yeah you did a huge mess on that board. There are multiple shorts on Serial Port pins and you ripped a pad on U10. I'd recommend giving the console to someone who knows how to fix it. I'm afraid you'll do even more damage and make it unfixable.
by webhdx
Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: I tried installing the PicoBoot now GC doesn't work
Replies: 14
Views: 7481

Re: I tried installing the PicoBoot now GC doesn't work

If the LED goes off it means there is a short somewhere. No offence but your soldering looks really bad, the exposed parts of the wires are way too long and there are loose strands that can touch nearby points.
by webhdx
Sat Jul 23, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: PicoBoot issue? Wont boot
Replies: 3
Views: 2626

Re: PicoBoot issue? Wont boot

Try different card and/or adapter
by webhdx
Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:57 am
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: Yet another USB Gecko clone
Replies: 76
Views: 186360

Re: Yet another USB Gecko clone

Hey, send me a PM, I can make you one.
by webhdx
Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack
Replies: 30
Views: 22117

Re: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack

I was recalling from our posts here earlier on: You can flash Swiss directly to my modchip if you use different board. With Pico we are currently limited to ~512kB payloads. This is due to an issue that I couldn't resolve but quite possible it'd be fixed in the future then PicoBoot will be provided...
by webhdx
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack
Replies: 30
Views: 22117

Re: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack

It's probably possible but I haven't tested it because I only have Pico boards with 2MB flash. You need a different board to try it. Anyway, I simply don't see a point to program PicoBoot with Swiss. Especially because you will need an SD card anyway if you want to persist patches and settings.
by webhdx
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack
Replies: 30
Views: 22117

Re: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack

I'm not sure why would you want to run Swiss from PicoBoot directly? You still need SD adapter to preserve patches and settings. It's easier to update Swiss file on an SD card instead of having to flash PicoBoot via USB.
by webhdx
Wed Jul 13, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack
Replies: 30
Views: 22117

Re: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack

I don't know, as I said I haven't tried it myself. If you feel like experimenting on your own then go for it. I need to fix the code and let Swiss be installed on the standard Pico board. Using 16MB board is hardly a solution to the issue with the code 😅
by webhdx
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: Modchips
Topic: PicoBoot - IPL replacement modchip using Raspberry Pi Pico
Replies: 18
Views: 15659

Re: PicoBoot - IPL replacement modchip using Raspberry Pi Pico

Ouch, it you broke the leg on U10 it's a game over for that motherboard. You can try to scrape off the package and solder to the leftovers of that leg but I don't think it's going to work. At least I killed 2 GCs that way and wasn't able to fix them.
by webhdx
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: Swiss
Topic: Swiss and picoboot + botched DVD drive pcb
Replies: 2
Views: 5080

Re: Swiss and picoboot + botched DVD drive pcb

No, just follow the guide or watch videos from MachoNachoProductions, RockerGaming or ModzvilleUSA.
by webhdx
Sun Jul 03, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: Raspberry Pico (PicoBoot) GameCube Panasonic Q
Replies: 5
Views: 2520

Re: Raspberry Pico (PicoBoot) GameCube Panasonic Q

Yes but you don't have to do it. Hold X, Y or B during boot to launch regular GC menu.
by webhdx
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: Hardware / Modding
Topic: Raspberry Pico (PicoBoot) GameCube Panasonic Q
Replies: 5
Views: 2520

Re: Raspberry Pico (PicoBoot) GameCube Panasonic Q

PicoBoot is compatible with Q. It's been already tested.
by webhdx
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Modchips
Topic: PicoBoot - IPL replacement modchip using Raspberry Pi Pico
Replies: 18
Views: 15659

Re: PicoBoot - IPL replacement modchip using Raspberry Pi Pico

andre104623 wrote:
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:58 am
Pico = $4 where? I’m seeing 12 to 20 usd
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17829
by webhdx
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Modchips
Topic: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack
Replies: 30
Views: 22117

Re: Some help needed trying to get a working Shuriken Attack

Many RP2040 boards are made with very similar components, just different layouts. I think it highly depends on the board you've chosen. I ordered a few different ones to test, they should be here next week. I wouldn't be concerned about different boards, especially with bigger flash. As soon as I fi...