/flippydrive

Documentation repo for the Flippydrive ODE modchip

Primary LanguagePython

FlippyDrive

A disc drive emulator for the gamecube that lets you keep your existing drive!

FlippyDrive Install

Upcoming FlippyDrive Release

The exciting new FlippyDrive modchip will be available beginning of 2024. Expect to see Reviewer content in the next few weeks!

Pre-order Email Sign-ups are live on flippydrive.com

It will have have the following specs and features:

  • No-solder internal install into the original Disc Drive slot
  • Load games from SD Card
  • Experimental loading over Wi-Fi (RPi / PC / NAS)
  • No software patching required (Games can run Stock)
  • Compatible with Cubeboot menu patcher
  • Also support for loading games and homebrew with Swiss
  • Uses commodity RP2040+ESP32 parts making a shortage unlikely
  • Original Nintendo disc drivers are not destroyed to get connectors
  • Keep your original disc drive installed and play physical discs

Upcoming Features

  • Backup your own games at speed using the disc drive (~10 min/disk)
  • Bluetooth Controller support
  • USB Game Controller support
  • Configuration webapp in Chrome using BLE

Upcoming add-ons

  • Ethernet Adapter
  • USB Drive Loader (Including SSD/HDD adapters)

FlippyDrive Picture