Observed arrival · 2026-08-28
Karakuri Pad Turns a Pico Board Into a Switch Controller
An open-source app flashes a Raspberry Pi Pico W or Pico 2 W into a Switch macro controller, wireless gamepad dongle, or standalone input recorder.
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The project separates two workflows: a connected macro mode that communicates with the Pico over Bluetooth or TCP Wi-Fi, and a standalone dongle mode that needs no app after flashing. Macro playback can run on the board with the desktop app closed, and the documented editor supports up to 1,800 steps per macro. The homepage also covers recording input from USB or Bluetooth controllers, passthrough, firmware updates, pairing, and multiple gamepad output identities.
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