r/Gamecube • u/Bastian_626 • 2d ago

Modding USB-C charged wireless GameCube controller with 8bitdo DIY kit

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Love this kit but don’t understand, why it doesn’t include a USB-C charging method. However, it’ll only charge with 5v and doesn’t support data transfer or cc1 / cc2.

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u/bjerreman 2d ago

Because it’s made to be reversible. 

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u/Bastian_626 2d ago

Oh yeah,sure! that’s why I used a extremerate shell for it 😃 however, I bought another diy kit and will use a original shell for it

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u/Gerg_ 2d ago

How is it compared to originall shell?

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u/The_Proper_Gentleman 2d ago

That looks great! The barrel jack is the one thing thats been holding me back from getting the 8bitdo kit.

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u/Bastian_626 2d ago

Thanks! It’s pretty easy to do this. You only need these usb ports and a 9,2mm drill.

https://amzn.eu/d/09HKFric

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u/Bastian_626 2d ago

And a solder iron 😃

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u/The_Proper_Gentleman 2d ago

Oh that looks more straightforward than I was expecting. Thanks!

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u/sycoblank 2d ago

Would you be able to tell/show how you connected this to the board? Thank you

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u/blickblocks 2d ago

Personally I love controller docks over plugging the controller into a cable, I have the official docks for my PS3, PS4 and PS5. With a rechargable controller mod like 8bitdo's, it's really just begging for a nice dock to display and charge your controller next to your cube.