Hacking XorTroll working on USB HDD Feature

[alcab]

Amazing. I wish I had the knowledge to do the same. Hope this feature is officially released sooner or later!!

 

[Intronaut]

Some resources if anyone wants to try it:

-Goldleaf 0.9-dev autobuild: https://github.com/XorTroll/Goldleaf/actions/runs/81016275
-FSP-USB Atmosphere branch: https://github.com/XorTroll/Atmosphere/tree/fspusb
-How to compile Atmosphere: https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/blob/master/docs/building.md
-Github Desktop

If you want to make it work with AMS 0.12 (currently working with AMS 0.11):
-A text editor
-Atmosphere-master source code: https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere
-Comparison between fsp-usb branch and master: https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/compare/master...XorTroll:fspusb (focus on the amsmitm_module_management.cpp file, as the other files are new)

Spoiler: Some pictures

 

[Intronaut]

Ok, sorry for the double post, but I'm really interested in this feature. I disabled the log function and now Goldleaf reaches an install speed of 17,13 MB/s , with an average of 15 MB/s (it depends of your SD card and HDD). I am moving the ams_mitm.kip file to my main sd setup.

Anyways, if you are interested, you can find the log function in the file fspusb_utils.hpp

Thanks @XorTroll for this amazing feature

 

[Imancol]

Ok, sorry for the double post, but I'm really interested in this feature. I disabled the log function and now Goldleaf reaches an install speed of 17,13 MB/s , with an average of 15 MB/s (it depends of your SD card and HDD). I am moving the ams_mitm.kip file to my main sd setup.

Anyways, if you are interested, you can find the log function in the file fspusb_utils.hpp

Thanks @XorTroll for this amazing feature

Can you share the latest Atmosphere with fsp-usb support?

 

[Intronaut]

Xortroll merged the lastest Atmosphere branch to fsp-usb, so it's now compatible with AMS 0.13 without further coding. I compiled it in Debian, just removing the debugging function (in order to increase install speeds), and it works fine

 

[jammybudga777]

sorry to be that guy. but is this feature to actually be able to install and play games from usb?

 

[8BitWonder]

sorry to be that guy. but is this feature to actually be able to install and play games from usb?

We'll be able to install content from the USB device, but not to it.
Though I'd bet Retroarch will support launching things over USB, so there's that.

 

[Jayinem81]

Though I'd bet Retroarch will support launching things over USB, so there's that.

Wouldn't count on that.

 

[mathew77]

I compiled it in Debian, just removing the debugging function (in order to increase install speeds), and it works fine

Can you please share your compiled binary?..

 

[8BitWonder]

Wouldn't count on that.

Why not?
Did I miss them saying they wouldn't support it somewhere?

 

[Jayinem81]

Why not?
Did I miss them saying they wouldn't support it somewhere?

Did I miss them saying they would? You came with the assumption they would unless you have proof it's just an assumption.

 

[8BitWonder]

Did I miss them saying they would?

It's an honest question, don't take it like that.

All I said is I'd bet they'll support it.
Your response made me assume you heard otherwise.

 

[Jayinem81]

This is a feature that's been in the works for a long time and they could have implemented Retroarch using usb with it for a long time now if they planned so yet nothing. So there's no real basis in assuming that just because this feature exists they'll add usb support for Retroarch. This feature has been in the works for at least a year.

If they wanted to use usb they probably wouldn't even need this feature they can just do it on their own.

 

[Raugo]

This is a feature that's been in the works for a long time and they could have implemented Retroarch using usb with it for a long time now if they planned so yet nothing. So there's no real basis in assuming that just because this feature exists they'll add usb support for Retroarch. This feature has been in the works for at least a year.

If they wanted to use usb they probably wouldn't even need this feature they can just do it on their own.

No, they can't add usb support without it at least easely. Retroarch use the fs sysmodule to access the files and the fs sysmodule can't read from USB devices without another sysmodule like this. Without a implementation at OS level (from the CFW or a sysmodule) is really dificult to implement a USB support.

 

[gizmomelb]

We'll be able to install content from the USB device, but not to it.

the key part is still ''will be able to install content from USB" doesn't do jack since it's been released.

 

[mathew77]

..Is there any way to access USB drive on Atmosphere for now?.. Can't find any appropriate binaries for that.

 

[Imancol]

Xortroll merged the lastest Atmosphere branch to fsp-usb, so it's now compatible with AMS 0.13 without further coding. I compiled it in Debian, just removing the debugging function (in order to increase install speeds), and it works fine

Share your compilation.

 

[hippy dave]

Share your compilation.

...please?

 

[Intronaut]

Sorry, but I don't know if I can share the file already compiled. After all, it's not my code and @XorTroll hasn't decided to release it yet. Another problem is that I modified a file (fspusb_utils.hpp) in order to disable the log code (that makes USB speeds terrible). But if you need some help in order to compile the file, I can help you

 

[XorTroll]

I don't care if builds are shared, just that, for anyone who uses them, remember that it's not released yet because it isn't ready yet, so don't expect it to work flawlessly