Show HN: Tool-Assisted Speedrunning the Boring Parts of Animal Crossing (GCN)

Summary

What if the GameCube Keyboard Controller worked with Animal Crossing...? It started out as a "quick, simple project", then quickly turned into seven quick simple projects. Demonstration video (on YouTube) Typing at the speed of TAS Typing in Animal Crossing (GCN) is painfully slow. Or, at least.. it was. Not anymore. Pro Gamer WPM (unassisted): TBD Tool-assisted WPM: Also TBD Custom Keycaps Compose digital diary entries in style with this set of 81 custom, 3D printed keycaps that map perfectly to Animal Crossing's in-game character set. See the separate pico-crossing-keycaps repository for FreeCAD project files and OBJ exports. Infinite Playlist Cycle through your favorite Town Tunes without having to futz about with e-Reader cards. All Items Unlocked Type the name of (almost) any item, and this little raccoon-looking guy will give it to you for free. Usage: press Shift + Alt + 🗝️ , then type the name of any compatible item Put any Image in the Game Convert any image to display in Animal Crossing's pattern editor. The script automatically sets up a Python environment and handles all dependencies. Basic usage: ./convert_image.sh monalisa.jpg See image_tools/README.md for advanced usage. Put any Video in the Game (if you're patient) Convert videos to animated sequences in Animal Crossing (requires ffmpeg for video processing). Basic usage: ./convert_video.sh rickroll.mp4 See image_tools/README.md for advanced usage. A Playable Version of Snake... in Animal Crossing!? It's more likely than you think. Usage: press the S key while a design (image or video) is being entered. Building the Hardware You'll need: a Raspberry Pi Pico (or Pi Pico W) two GameCube controller extension cables two 1k Ω resistors (1/4W or higher) one 1N5817 Schottky diode (protects GameCube from USB 5V backfeeding during flashing/debugging) Assembly: Cut both extension cables and strip back the outer sleeve to reveal the 5 inner wires. You'll need two female plugs and one male plug. Important: Verif...