My gamecube has the xenon chip can I leave it or do I need to remove it?
https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot#will-it-work-if-i-have-xenogc-installed
Will it work if I have XenoGC installed?
Yes, you can use it with XenoGC intalled.
My gamecube has the xenon chip can I leave it or do I need to remove it?
Will it work if I have XenoGC installed?
Yes, you can use it with XenoGC intalled.
USB extension cable won't work. You still need to have access to BOOTSEL button in order to flash Pico. Also don't install it this way - you're blocking SP1 port which you gonna need when M.2 Loader drops. There are only 4 screws to undo in order to program PIco - what's so difficult about it? Also you only need to update Swiss on the SD card, there aren't going to be many updates to PIcoBoot. I think the nearest update will include OTA update feature but for that you'll need to switch Pico with Pico W.
can I use 0.50mm wires to install the mod?
That's what I used.can I use 0.50mm wires to install the mod?
Can't speak for this mod in particular, but wire length can have a negative effect in general if the circuit is tightly timing-related or the signal strength degrades too much (if the wire is only 6 inches I'm guessing the former)@hdx Got a weird one for you: Could the length of the wiring cause it not to work? It works every time when I plug the wires straight into the pico. But if I add a 6" extension it never works! I confirmed continuity with my multimeter...
USB extension cable won't work. You still need to have access to BOOTSEL button in order to flash Pico. Also don't install it this way - you're blocking SP1 port which you gonna need when M.2 Loader drops. There are only 4 screws to undo in order to program PIco - what's so difficult about it? Also you only need to update Swiss on the SD card, there aren't going to be many updates to PIcoBoot. I think the nearest update will include OTA update feature but for that you'll need to switch Pico with Pico W.
Apparently it is possible to force the Pico into Bootsel mode without pressing the button:
https://www.hackster.io/news/herman...eset-no-button-boot-flash-script-2d85e5da5ad4
Untested by myself.
@Costello Some love for the purple cube maybe?How was this not front page news?
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Shinehax is like this from time to time, perhaps it's Swiss?Got the Pico installed... But... It doesn't always boot into Swiss. Sometimes it takes a power cycle.. Hmmm
No idea. My first foray into the GameCube scene. Don't know what to expect..Shinehax is like this from time to time, perhaps it's Swiss?
I used 26AWG solid insulated wire for mine and it works fine. wires are about 5 inches long and I have only had Swiss fail to boot once when I first installed it and it has been fine ever since.No idea. My first foray into the GameCube scene. Don't know what to expect..
Redid some of the joints on the Pico... Testing out boot now. If that doesn't work, I guess I'm triple checking the mobo joints. I was worried I damaged a leg on the IPL chip.
Secretly hoping this is just something that may happen, and I don't have to tear my GameCube apart.
Edit: Will be redoing the install tomorrow. Still getting inconsistent boots. The light is green, but no image. If I take the SD2SP2, I can still boot using the Xeno and Swiss disc. Will try shortening the wires.
Edit: Never crossed my mind that it may be the wire I'm using. Need recommendations for some good wire to use on small boards like these.