PicoLoader (Rev 1.4)
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PicoLoader is a simple no soldering approach to booting into Swiss and allows for the retention of the disk drive.
Laser bear will be offering two versions of this open source project:
Ready to install
DIY Kit
The Ready to install kit will come with the following: No Soldering Required
- PicoLoader With official Raspberry Pi Pico soldered in place, along with 1N5819 Schottky Diode installed.
- 6" Micro USB Cable (While supplies last)
The DIY Kit will come with the following: Soldering Required
- PicoLoader Flex (v1.4)
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 (Yes a real Pico not a clone sourced from reputable supplier)
- 1N5819 Schottky Diode
- 3D printed bracket
- Screws For Install
PicoLoader with Swiss (version at time of release) will be installed on the ready to install version.
For newer versions of Swiss or for DIY Kits you will need to supply your own copy of Swiss and use the online converter to create the firmware image and flash to the Pico
Pico Flashing only requires a USB cable, plug in the Pico while holding the boot button, it will show up as a USB drive, just drag and drop the output file from the online converter onto the USB drive and the image will flash to the device.
Installation & Documentation
Please follow the installation instructions in the wiki.
When not following the instructions, there is a chance of breaking the flex PCB during installation.
Take care during install, soldering on Flex pcbs is not as simple as a rigid pcb and can be damaged if the iron is too hot.
Caution:
Laser Bear is not responsible for incorrect installation methods, if the flex PCB is damaged due to creasing, folding issues, or DIY soldering issues we will not replace your PCB or kit.
Replacement Flexs can be purchased at $6 if required, you will need to contact support to make that order.
Project Source
License and Acknowledgments from the project:
GPL-3.0 license
- silversteel for his help, especially for making the flex PCBs and mounts
- TeamOffBroadway for the amazing idea to use a flex PCB to intercept the drive signals
- Extrems, emukidid and everyone involved in creating swiss
- novenary (9ary) for gekkoboot
The source of gbi.hdr is licensed under GPL-2.0 and available here
