I'm excited to finally release the first public version of WavePhoenix, my open-source implementation of a Nintendo WaveBird receiver - github.com/loopj/waveph...
GitHub - loopj/wavephoenix: Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs
Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs - loopj/wavephoenix
github.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm excited to finally release the first public version of WavePhoenix, my open-source implementation of a Nintendo WaveBird receiver - github.com/loopj/waveph...
Trying to judge the demand on WavePhoenix adapters,
Please join the back in stock list to help me prepare for the release if you are interested in the product.
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Please join the back in stock list to help me prepare for the release if you are interested in the product.
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
WavePhoenix Replacement Wavebird GameCube Receiver
The WavePhoenix Receiver replaces stock receivers that are hard to find these days allowing you to use Wavebird controllers that are missing their adapters. WavePhoenix receivers use "virtual pairing...
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May 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Trying to judge the demand on WavePhoenix adapters,
Please join the back in stock list to help me prepare for the release if you are interested in the product.
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
Please join the back in stock list to help me prepare for the release if you are interested in the product.
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
WavePhoenix is 100% open source hardware and firmware, fully compatible with OEM WaveBird controllers, and can be built with less than $5 in parts.
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
WavePhoenix is 100% open source hardware and firmware, fully compatible with OEM WaveBird controllers, and can be built with less than $5 in parts.
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5.
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5
"I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds"
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May 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5.
Anyone out there have a #Gamecube WaveBird controller that's missing the receiver!? @collingall.bsky.social's got you covered with a $25 replacement! Links and more info in the post:
www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-wav...
www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-wav...
GameCube WavePhoenix Receiver
Greg from LaserBear is now selling his version of the "WavePhoenix" - An open-source, homebrew version of the receiver for the GameCube WaveBird controllers, created by developer James Smith. It's co...
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May 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Anyone out there have a #Gamecube WaveBird controller that's missing the receiver!? @collingall.bsky.social's got you covered with a $25 replacement! Links and more info in the post:
www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-wav...
www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-wav...
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5. (Repost)
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5
"I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds"
www.timeextension.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The WavePhoenix Brings Nintendo's Best Controller Back To Life For $5. (Repost)
Finally put together my first completed WavePhoenix, a replacement receiver for the GameCube Wavebird controller. I modified @loopj.com's original pcb design to use an alternate package, as the recommended one was completely out of stock. Works perfectly!
May 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Finally put together my first completed WavePhoenix, a replacement receiver for the GameCube Wavebird controller. I modified @loopj.com's original pcb design to use an alternate package, as the recommended one was completely out of stock. Works perfectly!
Full build instructions for the mini receiver are available here: github.com/loopj/waveph... I can't wait to see some of these in the wild!
wavephoenix/hardware/mini-receiver at main · loopj/wavephoenix
Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird protocol using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs - loopj/wavephoenix
github.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Full build instructions for the mini receiver are available here: github.com/loopj/waveph... I can't wait to see some of these in the wild!
Plenty of GameCube WaveBirds, only one OEM receiver between them. So I built Loopj's open-source WavePhoenix receivers: reflow the EFR32 radio, flash, pair. 14 boards, all working.
I also have an OTA update tutorial here.
hitmanmcc.com/entry/waveph...
#retrogaming #GameCube #WaveBird #openhardware
I also have an OTA update tutorial here.
hitmanmcc.com/entry/waveph...
#retrogaming #GameCube #WaveBird #openhardware
WavePhoenix WaveBird receiver build · Hitman's Museum
I had plenty of WaveBird controllers but only one OEM receiver, so I built a batch of loopj's open-source WavePhoenix receivers, a drop-in replacement for the GameCube WaveBird's RF dongle. Beyond the...
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July 11, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Plenty of GameCube WaveBirds, only one OEM receiver between them. So I built Loopj's open-source WavePhoenix receivers: reflow the EFR32 radio, flash, pair. 14 boards, all working.
I also have an OTA update tutorial here.
hitmanmcc.com/entry/waveph...
#retrogaming #GameCube #WaveBird #openhardware
I also have an OTA update tutorial here.
hitmanmcc.com/entry/waveph...
#retrogaming #GameCube #WaveBird #openhardware
We have life on the #wavephoenix Wavebird adapter. Gonna start printing a shell and start the tedious task of crimping the wires for the adapters.
May 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We have life on the #wavephoenix Wavebird adapter. Gonna start printing a shell and start the tedious task of crimping the wires for the adapters.
Threw together a browser-based OTA firmware flasher for WavePhoenix today. web.wavephoenix.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Threw together a browser-based OTA firmware flasher for WavePhoenix today. web.wavephoenix.com
Here's a special edition of the WavePhoenix for everyone that told me it looked like an asthma inhaler
April 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Here's a special edition of the WavePhoenix for everyone that told me it looked like an asthma inhaler
Here's this week's #retrorgbweeklyroundup! Search any video or podcast app for RetroRGB Weekly, or head to the main link: retrorgb.com/week465.html
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#retrorgb #classicgaming #retrogaming #HIDman #segasaturn #seganeptune #BigPeMu #wavephoenix #wavebird #mortalkombat
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#retrorgb #classicgaming #retrogaming #HIDman #segasaturn #seganeptune #BigPeMu #wavephoenix #wavebird #mortalkombat
June 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Here's this week's #retrorgbweeklyroundup! Search any video or podcast app for RetroRGB Weekly, or head to the main link: retrorgb.com/week465.html
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#retrorgb #classicgaming #retrogaming #HIDman #segasaturn #seganeptune #BigPeMu #wavephoenix #wavebird #mortalkombat
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#retrorgb #classicgaming #retrogaming #HIDman #segasaturn #seganeptune #BigPeMu #wavephoenix #wavebird #mortalkombat
Round 1 units are ready to order, we will likely sell out fast. I already started production of Round 2 so a pre-order window will begin as soon as we run out of Round 1 stock.
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WavePhoenix Replacement Wavebird GameCube Receiver
Batch 1 Releases 10am CST May 26th 2025Batch 2 Pre-Order will start when Batch 1 sells through. Batch 2 expected to ship Early July or sooner. The WavePhoenix Receiver replaces stock receivers that ar...
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May 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Round 1 units are ready to order, we will likely sell out fast. I already started production of Round 2 so a pre-order window will begin as soon as we run out of Round 1 stock.
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
Always love to see the final panels for these projects. #WavePhoenix adapters will start shipping soon, just need to assemble and QC test
June 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Always love to see the final panels for these projects. #WavePhoenix adapters will start shipping soon, just need to assemble and QC test
The WavePhoenix Replacement Wavebird GameCube Receiver has arrived at the Castle!
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October 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The WavePhoenix Replacement Wavebird GameCube Receiver has arrived at the Castle!
castlemaniagames.com/products/wav...
castlemaniagames.com/products/wav...
Go get yourself an assembled WavePhoenix on Monday!
They are so little, looking at Monday 10am CST as the launch for round 1, not a pre-order we will have them in stock and begin shipping when we return from Memorial Day holiday.
Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming
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Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming
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May 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Go get yourself an assembled WavePhoenix on Monday!
WaveBirds are incredible controllers - but original receivers are getting harder to find and more expensive. I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds whose owners have lost their receivers!
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
WaveBirds are incredible controllers - but original receivers are getting harder to find and more expensive. I'm hoping WavePhoenix gives a second life to WaveBirds whose owners have lost their receivers!
Here’s a fun render from @weskmods.bsky.social of 4 WavePhoenix receivers in a Kawaii dock! I actually designed the case explicitly to fit in the Kawaii (bitbuilt.net/forums/index...)
April 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here’s a fun render from @weskmods.bsky.social of 4 WavePhoenix receivers in a Kawaii dock! I actually designed the case explicitly to fit in the Kawaii (bitbuilt.net/forums/index...)
They are so little, looking at Monday 10am CST as the launch for round 1, not a pre-order we will have them in stock and begin shipping when we return from Memorial Day holiday.
Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
May 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
They are so little, looking at Monday 10am CST as the launch for round 1, not a pre-order we will have them in stock and begin shipping when we return from Memorial Day holiday.
Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming
www.laserbear.net/products/wav...
1/6 I finally decided to stop procrastinating and get on with assembling some @loopj.com WavePhoenix receivers. This thread will show you my journey.
I started by tinning the pads on 6 PCBs and the 6 EFR32 MCUs I had. 🧵👇
#RETROGAMING #Nintendo #GameCube #WaveBird #WavePhoenix
I started by tinning the pads on 6 PCBs and the 6 EFR32 MCUs I had. 🧵👇
#RETROGAMING #Nintendo #GameCube #WaveBird #WavePhoenix
May 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
1/6 I finally decided to stop procrastinating and get on with assembling some @loopj.com WavePhoenix receivers. This thread will show you my journey.
I started by tinning the pads on 6 PCBs and the 6 EFR32 MCUs I had. 🧵👇
#RETROGAMING #Nintendo #GameCube #WaveBird #WavePhoenix
I started by tinning the pads on 6 PCBs and the 6 EFR32 MCUs I had. 🧵👇
#RETROGAMING #Nintendo #GameCube #WaveBird #WavePhoenix
Finally released all the PCB and model files for my WavePhoenix-MSBM-Altboard variant of the @loopj.com Wavephoenix for the Gamecube Wavebird. Check it out if you are having trouble sourcing the chipset used in the stock design. github.com/MehStrongBad...
GitHub - MehStrongBadMeh/wavephoenix-MSBM-Altboard: Alternate board design for the WavePhoenix Nintendo WaveBird open-source receiver
Alternate board design for the WavePhoenix Nintendo WaveBird open-source receiver - MehStrongBadMeh/wavephoenix-MSBM-Altboard
github.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Finally released all the PCB and model files for my WavePhoenix-MSBM-Altboard variant of the @loopj.com Wavephoenix for the Gamecube Wavebird. Check it out if you are having trouble sourcing the chipset used in the stock design. github.com/MehStrongBad...
This is more of a what-if style proof of concept, I wondered if it would be be handy to have a direct GameCube Wavebird USB receiver utilizing my variant of the @loopj.com Wavephoenix. Turns out it wasn't too difficult to put together, and it actually looks fairly clean (but looks can be deceiving).
June 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
This is more of a what-if style proof of concept, I wondered if it would be be handy to have a direct GameCube Wavebird USB receiver utilizing my variant of the @loopj.com Wavephoenix. Turns out it wasn't too difficult to put together, and it actually looks fairly clean (but looks can be deceiving).
Yup, it's called the WavePhoenix. You can either build one yourself or buy one preassembled from a few places. I just got mine from AliExpress. Seems to work absolutely fine, though obviously just got it and we'll see how it holds up over time. github.com/loopj/waveph...
GitHub - loopj/wavephoenix: Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird receiver using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs
Open-source implementation of the Nintendo WaveBird receiver using Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko SoCs - loopj/wavephoenix
github.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Yup, it's called the WavePhoenix. You can either build one yourself or buy one preassembled from a few places. I just got mine from AliExpress. Seems to work absolutely fine, though obviously just got it and we'll see how it holds up over time. github.com/loopj/waveph...
Just checked out the new WaveBird replacement receiver (WavePhoenix), and it’s awesome! It works seamlessly and even has a few surprises. The video drops tomorrow on the Second Channel, but if you’re on Patreon, you can catch it a little early today.
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NEW VIDEO IS LIVE! WaveBird Replacement Receiver | Macho Nacho Productions (Tito Perez)
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June 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just checked out the new WaveBird replacement receiver (WavePhoenix), and it’s awesome! It works seamlessly and even has a few surprises. The video drops tomorrow on the Second Channel, but if you’re on Patreon, you can catch it a little early today.
www.patreon.com/posts/new-vi...
www.patreon.com/posts/new-vi...