Hacking [Question] Where to start with Wii U homebrew development

[link270]

Hey all,

I've been hanging around here for a while and love all the work everyone has been doing lately. I am a computer science major working on a degree right now and would love to be able to contribute more to the community and the scene.

I have a good understanding and knowledge of C++, Java, C#, etc. (And can obviously learn new languages) I was just wondering if anyone can point me towards some good recourses on what I might want to research and look into to understand the process of getting something developed for the Wii-U.

Thanks guys!

 

[Kafluke]

http://gbatemp.net/threads/some-hacking-concepts-and-links.287721/

http://gbatemp.net/threads/advice-for-homebrew-creation.435636/

http://gbatemp.net/threads/how-can-i-do-mods-from-scratch.433403/

Found by typing "wii u programming" in upper right search bar.

 

[Bug_Checker_]

http://gbatemp.net/threads/some-hacking-concepts-and-links.287721/

http://gbatemp.net/threads/advice-for-homebrew-creation.435636/

http://gbatemp.net/threads/how-can-i-do-mods-from-scratch.433403/

Found by typing "wii u programming" in upper right search bar.

Unfortunately, the search engine here sucks to high heaven.

"The following words were not included in your search because they are too short, too long, or too common: Wii, u "

 

[Kafluke]

Unfortunately, the search engine here sucks to high heaven.

"The following words were not included in your search because they are too short, too long, or too common: Wii, u "

It still gave me those threads

 

[link270]

http://gbatemp.net/threads/some-hacking-concepts-and-links.287721/

http://gbatemp.net/threads/advice-for-homebrew-creation.435636/

http://gbatemp.net/threads/how-can-i-do-mods-from-scratch.433403/

Found by typing "wii u programming" in upper right search bar.

Thanks for the threads man, I've looked through most of them before, as well as many many threads around Gbatemp. However, I will certainly re-visit them. I would also like if someone has any more specific thoughts or links to help out.

 

[Deleted User]

Wii U software is programmed using a mix of PPC assembly, C and C++. (C# is used in the copyrighted Unity framework, and HTML, JavaScript and CSS can be used in the copyrighted Web framework).

I am currently working on an example that shows how to use the console's GX2 graphics library to make bootiful coloured backgrounds and PNG image rendering. I should have it finished on the weekend, when I have time. Until then, @dimok released an example that shows a 3D cube rendering in GX2.

Most homebrew is also open-source, you if you want to see how a particular dev did something, just look up the code.

 

[NWPlayer123]

Well, RPX building is coming soon™ but you can get start with the Homebrew Launcher for now, there are a bunch of examples on Github, wiiudev/libwiiu, dimok789, Maschell, and some by FIX94

 

[Deleted User]

Well, RPX building is coming soon™ but you can get start with the Homebrew Launcher for now, there are a bunch of examples on Github, wiiudev/libwiiu, dimok789, Maschell, and some by FIX94

It already has (partially? I don't know, haven't tested it): https://github.com/decaf-emu/wut

 

[QuarkTheAwesome]

Just look through "Advice for homebrew creation". If you have any specific questions feel free to ask.

Personally, I got my start with Wii U stuff by modifying the "template" project (libwiiu/osscreenexamples) to include the left analog stick. Admittedly it was back in the userspace days and isn't very helpful for HBL stuff, but it's a start.

 

[BothyBhoy]

Just to say.....Welcome to the Pleasure Dome!!!!.....Great to have you on board......Enjoy the ride!!!!.....

 

[Bug_Checker_]

Well, RPX building is coming soon™ but you can get start with the Homebrew Launcher for now, there are a bunch of examples on Github, wiiudev/libwiiu, dimok789, Maschell, and some by FIX94

If only there were an open source non-sdk replacement for makerpl64.exe to make thing easier along the way,
Oh wait ,
https://github.com/0CBH0/wiiurpxtool

Time to make this thread a little more homebrew friendly:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-decompress-and-repack-rpx-rpl-files.399934/

 

[Neouni]

If only there were an open source non-sdk replacement for makerpl64.exe to make thing easier along the way,
Oh wait ,
https://github.com/0CBH0/wiiurpxtool

Time to make this thread a little more homebrew friendly:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-decompress-and-repack-rpx-rpl-files.399934/

Odd, compared to the rpl2elf decompression your blocks seem to decompress in reverse order.