Question Connecting a GC+ to a GameCube?

[ThePuffpuff30]

Sorry that I’ve been asking so many questions lately. I’m just super excited that this project is actually finally coming along, and I wanna keep it that way.

My question is simple. How would I wire a GC+ to the GameCube motherboard? Would there be any further setup after to get it working?

Thanks so much guys. This forum has been helping me a lot. I’m excited that building a portable, something I never thought I could do, is finally happening.

 

[cheese]

Connect data on gc+ to the player data pin and it will act like that player. Make sure to connect power and ground as well.

 

[ThePuffpuff30]

Connect data on gc+ to the player data pin and it will act like that player. Make sure to connect power and ground as well.

Awesome. Thank you so much!

 

[MasterNate]

If you do use a GC+ on a gamecube, you cannot use the homebrew that the wii has to calibrate it and update it when Aurelio makes updates.

 

[ThePuffpuff30]

If you do use a GC+ on a gamecube, you cannot use the homebrew that the wii has to calibrate it and update it when Aurelio makes updates.

Seems way easier than wiring to a controller. Will that be an issue?

 

[cheese]

If you do use a GC+ on a gamecube, you cannot use the homebrew that the wii has to calibrate it and update it when Aurelio makes updates.

 

[MasterNate]

@cheese . How can the software be updated through a gamecube?

 

[GingerOfOz]

There are homebrew methods for the GameCube that allow you to run emulators and custom software like the GC+ settings app. Look up the SD Gecko card as an example. It's safe to assume that Aurelio didn't make a homebrew for a console that couldn't be homebrewed, he tends to know what he's doing.

 

[ThePuffpuff30]

I’m confused now. Will the GC+ be able to be used straight away with the GameCube, or is there further setup?

 

[Noah]

I’m confused now. Will the GC+ be able to be used straight away with the GameCube, or is there further setup?

Yes, you will be able to use it right away as long as you wire it correctly. The homebrew app is for configuring options such as joystick deadzones. If you don't need to adjust them, you won't need to use the app.

 

[ThePuffpuff30]

Yes, you will be able to use it right away as long as you wire it correctly. The homebrew app is for configuring options such as joystick deadzones. If you don't need to adjust them, you won't need to use the app.

Sweet. Thanks!

 

[Aurelio]

Sweet. Thanks!

I would highly recommend to make sure to be able to run homebrews on your gamecube. The configuration homebrew also allows to update the GC+ and you might need to update it