https://github.com/sethmlarson/interstellar-radio

Framework to connect the Game Boy to the internet
https://github.com/sethmlarson/interstellar-radio

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Framework to connect the Game Boy to the internet

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sethmlarson/interstellar-radio
• Owner: sethmlarson
• Created: 2023-11-07T03:39:34.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-12-10T16:40:51.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-23T20:14:43.940Z (29 days ago)
• Topics: analogue-pocket, gameboy, gameboy-advance, gameboy-color
• Language: C
• Homepage: https://interstellar-radio.link
• Size: 69.3 KB
• Stars: 13
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 1
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Interstellar Radio

Framework to connect the Game Boy to the internet.

This project is a genericization of [Stacksmashing's excellent work creating online multiplayer for Tetris](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtHu693wE9o).

## How it will work

- User connects device via USB. This prompts the browser to visit [interstellar-radio.link](https://interstellar-radio.link) and to connects via WebUSB.

- Firmware forwards data between WebUSB and the Game Boy Link Cable (SPI).

- WebUSB and framework implement the Interstellar Radio protocol to send and receive control and data messages.

- Web frontend takes the configuration from Interstellar Radio and configures WebRTC or Websockets appropriately.

## Components

- Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, or Analogue Pocket

- Compatible game cartridge (doesn't work with any Link Cable Game Boy cartridge)

- Custom board for Link Cable -> Raspberry Pi, flashed with Interstellar Radio firmware

  - [Original store by Stacksmashing](https://stacksmashing.gumroad.com/l/gb-link) (currently unavailable)

  - [Etsy store selling kits](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1517956485/usb-to-gameboy-link-adapter-for-pi-pico)

  - [Open source hardware](https://github.com/agtbaskara/game-boy-pico-link-board)

- microUSB -> USB cable with power and data

- Browser that supports WebUSB (e.g. Chrome)

## Licenses

- Web Backend (`backend/`) - GPL-3.0

- Firmware (`firmware/`) - GPL-3.0

- PICO SDK (`firmware/pico-sdk/`) - BSD-3-Clause

- Framework (`framework/`) - MIT

- GBA Link Connection in C (`framework/gba-link-connection-c`) - MIT