https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC

OpenSource IPL Gamecube Modchip
https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC

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OpenSource IPL Gamecube Modchip

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC
• Owner: KunaiGC
• Created: 2022-06-28T08:26:00.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-03-31T10:18:43.000Z (9 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-03-31T11:24:42.474Z (9 months ago)
• Language: C
• Size: 46.3 MB
• Stars: 63
• Watchers: 7
• Forks: 8
• Open Issues: 3
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
![KunaiGC WIP](https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC/blob/main/images/KunaiGC.png)

# KunaiGC

It is a OpenSource IPL modchip for the Nintendo Gamecube which provides a rich featureset. 



## Features

* QSB - Quick Solder Board for easy installation process

* Flash storage - boot directly into internal Swiss or GBI (Game Boy Interface)

* configurable boot-behavior

* Button mapped .dol file loading 

* Boot discs from all regions via build-in swiss

* KunaiUpdater - Update/Install Firmware, internal Swiss and GBI (Game Boy Interface) via SD-Card

* KunaiRecovery

* Cubeboot support

## Guides and Wiki

* just take a look at MachoNachos video:

[The Gamecube Just Got A NEW Modchip | The kunaiGC](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmsjPn3J_iU)

* visit our [**Wiki-Page**](https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC/wiki) for detailed informations

## Installation

* The QSB is pretty straight forward and you only need to solder a few given spots. Make sure to check [**the solder guide**](https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC/wiki/Installation)

## Update the KunaiGC

* To update the KunaiGC firmware, the internal swiss version or install gbi (Game Boy Interface) please follow the [update instructions](https://github.com/KunaiGC/KunaiGC/wiki/Update-the-KunaiGC)

## You want to support our development?

head over to your favorite shop and order your own KunaiGC

* [Swiss] consoles4you: https://consoles4you.ch/en/kunaigc-mod-chip

* [US] stoneagegamer: https://stoneagegamer.com/kunaigc.html

* [France] mod in france: https://shop.modinfrance.fr/en/gamecube/60-kunaigc-for-gamecube.html

* [UK] retro upgrades: https://www.retroupgrades.co.uk/product/kunaigc-modchip/

## Credits

* #gc-forever crew: [Extrems](https://github.com/Extrems), [emu_kidid](https://github.com/emukidid) for doing the best job on swiss and homebrew, [novenary](https://github.com/9ary) especially for gaving us the permission to make his [gc-ipl](https://github.com/redolution/gc-ipl) great again 

* [tmbinc](https://github.com/tmbinc) - making ipl modchips possible

* happy_bunny and [webhdx](https://github.com/webhdx) for their research on the [shuriken attack](https://www.retro-system.com/shuriken_attack.htm) and [PicoBoot](https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot)

* KunaiGC beta testers from [CiBo](https://circuit-board.de/forum/), [psxtools.de](psxtools.de) and [EnterpriseFreak](https://github.com/EnterpriseFreak-v2)

* The handsome guys :p [Voultar](https://voultar.com/) and [MachoNacho](https://www.youtube.com/c/MachoNachoProductions)

* everyone who supports us 

## Licence 

 * The Hardware was developed under CC BY-NC-SA (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International)

 * The Software was developed under GNU GPL 2 (GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 2)