webhdx/PicoBoot
Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) based IPL replacement modchip for GameCube observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
57/100
- Activity 51
- Release rhythm 40
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 0
- age_days: 1617
- days_rel: 472
- days_push: 297
- n_releases_24m: 2
Adoption not part of the score
1693 stars · 97 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
PicoBoot is an open-source IPL replacement modchip for the Nintendo GameCube built on a Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) board. It boots homebrew applications and offers a USB-upgradable firmware with a simple five-wire installation.
Use cases
- replace the GameCube IPL chip to boot homebrew
- launch homebrew apps automatically on GameCube startup
- build a cheap open-source GameCube modchip with a Raspberry Pi Pico
- upgrade GameCube modchip firmware over USB without drivers
- get an ODE-like experience similar to GC Loader on a GameCube
When to choose
- you want an affordable, open-source IPL replacement for a GameCube
- you prefer soldering only five wires or using a flex cable
- you need USB-based firmware updates without extra drivers
- you want automatic booting of a chosen homebrew application
When to avoid
- you are not comfortable soldering or opening a GameCube console
- you need a plug-and-play solution with no hardware modification
- you want a commercial off-the-shelf ODE with full disc-image support out of the box
Facets
application · maturity active
embedded game hardware gaming-tools embedded-systems embedded cross-platform gamecube modchip raspberry-pi-pico rp2040 ipl-replacement homebrew retro-gaming game-development
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot · fetched 2026-08-28 · 3d75272fdd28
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| webhdx/PicoBoot | main | 57 |
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