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For Win32 : [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm API] [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/ProgramGuides/D2XXPG34.pdf DOC]+
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From March 2015 until February 2018, happy_bunny sold the Shuriken USB, a hand-soldered USB Gecko SE clone in a 3D-printed case.
From March 2015 until February 2018, happy_bunny sold the Shuriken USB, a hand-soldered USB Gecko SE clone in a 3D-printed case.
−None of these devices are available for purchase anymore.
+None of these devices are available for purchase anymore, however PCB designs and schematics for the Shuriken USB clone are available for download.
== Windows Side Application Programming ==
== Windows Side Application Programming ==
−Drivers and documentation for the FTDI chip used in the USB Gecko can be found on FTDI's website: [https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm Drivers and API downloads], [https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/D2XX_Programmers_GuideFT_000071.pdf API Documentation]
+The device will also be recognised as a COM serial port if drivers have been installed, reading and writing to this port will transfer the data across the Gecko. (Using the above D2XX API to transfer data is functionally equivalent)
== Linux Side Application Programming ==
== Linux Side Application Programming ==
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* There is a 512K byte flashrom, the SST39VF040 which is accessable only on the Wii side through the Altera CPLD. This is not strictly necessary for the USB Gecko's main functionality.
* There is a 512K byte flashrom, the SST39VF040 which is accessable only on the Wii side through the Altera CPLD. This is not strictly necessary for the USB Gecko's main functionality.
−== Command Protocol ==
+== Codehandler Command Protocol ==
The PC side sends bytes over to the Wii to control the installed code handler. The code handler takes care of interpreting the cheat code virtual machine which can be used to play games with infinite lives, health or whatever hack a person might desire. The code handler also has functionality to support debugging functions, such as setting breakpoints, viewing or writing memory, or pausing a program in progress.
The PC side sends bytes over to the Wii to control the installed code handler. The code handler takes care of interpreting the cheat code virtual machine which can be used to play games with infinite lives, health or whatever hack a person might desire. The code handler also has functionality to support debugging functions, such as setting breakpoints, viewing or writing memory, or pausing a program in progress.
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== Homebrew Channel ==
== Homebrew Channel ==
−The Homebrew Channel + wiiload support booting homebrew programs from a USB Gecko (as an alternative to using Wi-Fi or a USB network adapter). The grayed-out gecko icon will turn white when a compatible device is detected.
+The Homebrew Channel supports booting homebrew programs from a USB Gecko via wiiload (as an alternative to using Wi-Fi or a USB network adapter). The grayed-out gecko icon will turn white when a compatible device is detected.
== Files ==
== Files ==
−* [[Media:USBGecko-svn-r17.tar.gz|Complete archive]]. This is a snapshot of a more complete archive. It also doesn't contain schematics, but it does contain the same PCB manufacturing files as the archive below and the VHDL source. It also has source to the powerpc assembly language code that handles the gecko codes and the remote debugging functions.
+* [[Media:USBGecko-svn-r17.tar.gz|Complete archive]]. This is a snapshot of a more complete archive. It also doesn't contain schematics, but it does contain the same PCB manufacturing files as the archive below and the VHDL source. It also has source code to the Gecko codehandler loaded on the Wii, which handles the cheat codes and remote debugging functions for retail software.
* [[Media:Usbgecko_schematics.zip|USB Gecko schematics (BSD licensed)]]. This archive doesn't actually contain a schematic of the circuit, but rather the files needed for producing the circuit boards and some source code. The VHDL source for the CPLD itself is included.
* [[Media:Usbgecko_schematics.zip|USB Gecko schematics (BSD licensed)]]. This archive doesn't actually contain a schematic of the circuit, but rather the files needed for producing the circuit boards and some source code. The VHDL source for the CPLD itself is included.