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Seeing this has Bluetooth capabilities, could it ever serve as a Bluetooth receiver?

/maybe/ - the module only supports Bluetooth LE not Bluetooth Classic so potentially some controllers would work if we implemented Bluetooth HID

Any leads on a source for the BT module? Just saw the AliExpress order I made was cancelled by the seller. Seems to be out of stock everywhere!

Oh no! Technically any off the shelf module based on an efr32bg22 will work but won’t fit into the original case. If you find similar modules which are more available I can probably whip up a new pcb

As someone with 4 Wavebirds and 3 receivers -- this is incredible!

Welp.. these tariffs...

WavePhoenix is 100% open source hardware and firmware, fully compatible with OEM WaveBird controllers, and can be built with less than $5 in parts.

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!

The reference hardware (the mini receiver) is 1/3rd the size of an original WaveBird receiver. It supports "virtual pairing" - you can set the wireless channel by pressing X+Y on a nearby WaveBird controller. No channel wheel needed!

Would love to see if we could get this implemented in a ashida portable