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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...

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!

The firmware also supports over-the-air updates via Bluetooth, so you can update the firmware without opening the case.