{"product_id":"picoloader-flex-and-bracket-bundle","title":"PicoLoader ODE Picoboot style flex cable and bracket bundle for Nintendo GameCube Rev 1.4 | ZedLabz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicoLoader DIY flex 1.4 for Nintendo GameCube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicoboot style mod retaining DVD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering to the GameCube motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare must be taken not to fold or hard crease the flex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldering required for Rasberry Pico \u0026amp; Diode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 2 x Flex, 1 x Diode, 1 x 3D printed bracket and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PicoLoader is straightforward and cost effective picoboot style modification for the Nintendo GameCubbe. It is perfect for those diving into homebrew or eager to expand their console’s capabilities, whilst avoiding perminently modding the motherboard, or sacrificing the original DVD drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning! Installation Caution — Please Read First\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT fold the flex ribbon cable!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flex cable is very thin, and internal traces can break if sharply creased. Only bend it to form smooth curves—no hard folds allowed. We will not provide replacements for folded ribbon cables, you will need to purchase the kit again if you damage it, you will need to take your time and keep gently squeezing and manipulating until you have the desired shape without hard creases or folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake extra care during soldering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flex PCBs are prone to delamination from overheating. We recommend using low‑melting point solder and keeping soldering iron contact time as short as possible to avoid damaging the flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PicoLoader uses the same tiny Raspberry Pi Pico to allow homebrew loading, but requires no soldering to the motherboard, plus it retains the original disc drive for your physical games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference with installing the picoloader is that there is no soldering to the consoles motherboard, instead the flex is carefully bend into the shape of the DVD drive connection port and it intercepts the same connection pins as the original DVD drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rasberry pico will require setup with software loaded to it from a PC, you will need your own Rasberry pico, usb cable and computer to do this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the required open source software needed and the installation guide visit the following links:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/makeo\/PicoLoader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/makeo\/PicoLoader\/wiki\/1.-Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePico Loader 1.4 flex ribbon x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1N5819 Schottky Diode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D printed bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilips mounting screws for bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else will you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare \u0026amp; patience for bending the DVD drive interface part of the cable (no folding!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder and soldering iron, suggest low melting point solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escrewdrivers and gamebit tools for opening gamecube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry PI board, USB cable and computer to load software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first public iteration of PicoLoader, produced to the creator’s advised specifications—using the provided open source files, no modifications to the design have been made by us so it matches the creators version 1.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evolving project, future versions may be refined or updated, the current version being provided is 1.4, it is expected that other versions may be made which will offer variants but possibly not replace this version entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense and recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Source \u0026amp; Community-Powered\u003cbr\u003eOpen‑Source license under the GPL‑2.0 license\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuge thanks to the modding enthusiasts, developers, and contributors who made PicoLoader possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakeo for developing this project with help from the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Silversteel for his help, especially for making the flex PCBs and mounts\u003cbr\u003e- TeamOffBroadway for the amazing idea to use a flex PCB to intercept the drive signals\u003cbr\u003e- Extrems, emukidid and everyone involved in creating swiss\u003cbr\u003e- novenary (9ary) for gekkoboot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro\"\u003eRetro gaming parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro-nintendo-gamecube\"\u003eGameCube parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZedLabz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47586069807356,"sku":"111001","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/files\/picoloader-ode-picoboot-style-flex-cable-and-bracket-bundle-for-nintendo-gamecube-rev-14-zedlabzzedlabz-8660313.png?v=1762799397","url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/products\/picoloader-flex-and-bracket-bundle","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}