Hacking Configurable USB Loader

[evvil]

Hey oggzee nice work on the loader! I'v been following the ultimate loader thread but I know you helped hungyip84 with a lot of the newer features and the whole config setup. He is getting burnt out from all the work so I was wondering if you could try out an idea i had. With so many features and a limited amount of buttons to use I thought of a way to free up a few buttons and clean up the console a bit.

You could put all the settings (video, language, cheat, download box art ect..) on the boot confirmation screen. Have the D-pad (up down) select settings and (left right) change settings and have boot game option (with [A] button) on the list too so the settings get saved. Then have the ([A] button) auto boot game from the console and the ( button) load the boot confirmation screen. You only need to change settings once since they get saved, so you don't really need to have them displayed on the console all the time. This way you could easily add more/new features to the confirmation screen without worrying what button to use.

You could make it a config option to use it the original way or this settings on confirmation screen way. I think it would help out both loaders and open up a few new possibilities (you could add download box art to yours since its a selectable option and not forced).

Thanks for reading my idea, if its sucks and is a terrible idea, then Im sorry for wasting your time

 

[oggzee]

Deal or no Deal does work with a disc in the drive!

How do I go about changing the video modes for individual games? the only way I can find is to edit the config.txt file and then save the game settings and edit the config.txt to the next video mode for the next game etc. is there any way to do this on the fly?

Ok, good to know that is solved.

To enable runtime changing of options you have to add:

buttons=ultimate

to the config.txt then you can change the settings with buttons 1, 2 and B

But I'm preparing a different way to do that in the future.. kind of a menu instead of all these button combinations.

 

[oggzee]

Hey oggzee nice work on the loader! I'v been following the ultimate loader thread but I know you helped hungyip84 with a lot of the newer features and the whole config setup. He is getting burnt out from all the work so I was wondering if you could try out an idea i had. With so many features and a limited amount of buttons to use I thought of a way to free up a few buttons and clean up the console a bit.

You could put all the settings (video, language, cheat, download box art ect..) on the boot confirmation screen. Have the D-pad (up down) select settings and (left right) change settings and have boot game option (with [A] button) on the list too so the settings get saved. Then have the ([A] button) auto boot game from the console and the ( button) load the boot confirmation screen. You only need to change settings once since they get saved, so you don't really need to have them displayed on the console all the time. This way you could easily add more/new features to the confirmation screen without worrying what button to use.

You could make it a config option to use it the original way or this settings on confirmation screen way. I think it would help out both loaders and open up a few new possibilities (you could add download box art to yours since its a selectable option and not forced).

Thanks for reading my idea, if its sucks and is a terrible idea, then Im sorry for wasting your time

Hey, we're on the same wave here pal!
I was just thinking today about doing it almost exactly like this.

I'll try to make something out, not sure how fast

 

[evvil]

Hey, we're on the same wave here pal!
I was just thinking today about doing it almost exactly like this.

I'll try to make something out, not sure how fast

Awesome! this would streamline it quite a bit, and be good if you have kids who don't know what all the settings are but can push the [A] button. Take your time bud I'm just glad its what your working towards

This and maybe a config to auto mount usb (I saw you mentioned you wanted this as well) would make this one of the sleekest streamlined loaders out!

You keep working on this and it looks like a few guys in the other thread are getting close to having 16x9 support. So don't worry bout that for now, can always just merge it when its working properly. Anyways keep up the good work!

 

[Dragonsire]

Just wandering instead of making use of the confirmation screen have A launch game with Saved Settings/Config Defaults or if found custom settings, Button to 1 Edit Settings For Selected Game then press A to save B to cancel kinda thing, Button 2 could be setup to access another sub menu, download cover, change background etc...

Also This way if you had to implement specific settings to make games work, forced video, specific patches that add compatability but break other games could be configured to use or not use patches this way.

 

[evvil]

Just wandering instead of making use of the confirmation screen have A launch game with Saved Settings/Config Defaults or if found custom settings, Button to 1 Edit Settings For Selected Game then press A to save B to cancel kinda thing, Button 2 could be setup to access another sub menu, download cover, change background etc...

Also This way if you had to implement specific settings to make games work, forced video, specific patches that add compatability but break other games could be configured to use or not use patches this way.

This is exactly what i said except I said use not [1]. [A] auto boots using default or saved settings if present. (or whatever button) pulls up confirmation/settings screen eg:

Video = (game)
Language = (console default)
Cheats = (on)
Download box art (press A)
Any new feature = (yes please)
Boot game (which would also save the settings)

A sub menu for change background and music (if it gets implemented) and anything else relating the the main menu would be a good idea as well, but I think the download box art should be on the game settings menu.

 

[dodol]

There aren't any limits, and yes I experienced crashing with some coordinate locations, no idea yet why this is happening.
You can try moving the location by a pixel or two in any direction to see if it helps, it worked for me when i experienced a crash.
btw, I tried the coords you mentioned and it works for me with cfg v7. What are your other settings?

console_coords=247,24,367,305
console_color=10,0

was trying to use background from http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=145...t=0&start=0

 

[evvil]

There aren't any limits, and yes I experienced crashing with some coordinate locations, no idea yet why this is happening.
You can try moving the location by a pixel or two in any direction to see if it helps, it worked for me when i experienced a crash.
btw, I tried the coords you mentioned and it works for me with cfg v7. What are your other settings?

console_coords=247,24,367,305
console_color=10,0

was trying to use background from http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=145...t=0&start=0

Those backgrounds are for the ultimate usb loader which this loader has a config to use. Just put this in config.txt:

layout = ultimate2
console_color=10,0

No need for console coords as the layout is for those backgrounds.

 

[oggzee]

console_coords=247,24,367,305
console_color=10,0

was trying to use background from http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=145...t=0&start=0

Yes I can confirm that the console_coords=247,24,367,305 causes a crash to me as well.
It seems to me the X coordinates must be even, that is dividable by 2.
If I try: console_coords=248,24,368,305 it works.

 

[oggzee]

NEW: cfg v8:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzzzmlygzx5/...Loader_cfg8.zip
Changes:
* Options menu, which lets you edit and save game options. Controls:
- button 1 - enter options menu
- direction buttons - select and change options
- button 2 - save/discard game options
* option: device=[ask], usb, sdhc
* option: confirm_start=[1], 0
* option: buttons=[options], original, ultimate

 

[oggzee]

Just wandering instead of making use of the confirmation screen have A launch game with Saved Settings/Config Defaults or if found custom settings, Button to 1 Edit Settings For Selected Game then press A to save B to cancel kinda thing, Button 2 could be setup to access another sub menu, download cover, change background etc...

Also This way if you had to implement specific settings to make games work, forced video, specific patches that add compatability but break other games could be configured to use or not use patches this way.

This is exactly what i said except I said use not [1]. [A] auto boots using default or saved settings if present. (or whatever button) pulls up confirmation/settings screen eg:

Video = (game)
Language = (console default)
Cheats = (on)
Download box art (press A)
Any new feature = (yes please)
Boot game (which would also save the settings)

A sub menu for change background and music (if it gets implemented) and anything else relating the the main menu would be a good idea as well, but I think the download box art should be on the game settings menu.

evvil & Dragonsire thanks for the input, the implemented version is similar to what has been suggestd, please check it out and let me know how it looks

 

[evvil]

evvil & Dragonsire thanks for the input, the implemented version is similar to what has been suggestd, please check it out and let me know how it looks

very nice I will check shortly, Im reinstalling brawl atm, (1.4 dumping is so slow) it was getting a code dump from the new ultimate and want to make sure its not corrupted or something. I hope there isn't more bugs in wbfs

 

[Dragonsire]

Tested, so far works really well, used Option USB and that worked, saved a game setting, checked .cfg file matched up, my only question now is with buttons set to this method how do we install/remove games still plus and minus? Cause that didn't work when I tried...dont think.

But A = Launch, 1 = Edit, +/- Add and Remove a Game, and 2 for Sub Menu with Default Settings, and different patchs on/off etc, B to cancel/go back///seems to me the easiest layout...

But incase I didn't already say it, Fantastic!

 

[evvil]

Excellent work! Menu looks and functions great! Just a few things for your next version:

-I notice you still have the long name bug, when a game is over 37 characters it takes up 2 lines, check out hungyip84 source as he fixed this a while ago.

-Could you add a config option to hide the "Press 1 for options" text as I would like to see it part of the the backgrounds. Default it to show.

-Maybe add the download box art option to your settings menu, could also have a config to hide this option for those that don't want/need it.

-Add a controls option config to use instead of [1] for settings menu, your finger is right there on the button all the time, you have to change your grip and reach down to hit 1. With all the settings in a menu you really don't need that many buttons anymore. Maybe save the 1 or 2 for a menu settings screen ie: change background, change some config settings, turn on/off/change music (if it gets added)

-Also you should comb through hungyip84 source as he has added a few more config options, and here are some more advanced ones I suggested. Im not telling you to use them all, just throwing out some ideas:


# console_header = 0 [1]
# turn the text at the top of the console off "[+] Select the game you want to boot:"
# 0 => no text is displayed
# 1 => "[+] Select the game you want to boot:" is displaed at top of console

console_header = 1


# header_text = [[+] Select the game you want to boot:] default
# Change the text at the top of the console, normally displays "[+] Select the game you want to boot:"

header_text = Select Wii game:


# hdd_info = 0 [1]
# turn the text at the bottom of the console off "Used: 00.00GB, Free: 000.00GB, Games: 00"
# 0 => no text is displayed
# 1 => "Used: 00.00GB, Free: 000.00GB, Games: 00" is displayed at bottom of console

hdd_info = 1


# console_pointer = [>>] default
# Change the look of the console pointer "|>" shows as default

console_pointer = ->

 

[evvil]

Tested, so far works really well, used Option USB and that worked, saved a game setting, checked .cfg file matched up, my only question now is with buttons set to this method how do we install/remove games still plus and minus? Cause that didn't work when I tried...dont think.

But A = Launch, 1 = Edit, +/- Add and Remove a Game, and 2 for Sub Menu with Default Settings, and different patchs on/off etc, B to cancel/go back///seems to me the easiest layout...

But incase I didn't already say it, Fantastic!

[+] [-] install uninstall worked fine for me

 

[Meannekes]

i have a little idea because the covers need a little bit to load

atm the sd/usb loader loads the games in a list and than looking for the covers that matches with the games

a friend was testing it like this --> the sd/usb loader load the images from sd and after confirm to start a game he look on the hdd and sd (same time) to start the game (you dont need to say load from sd or usb

)
(problem is i only have to put gamecovers on the sd that you have as a game too and needed that the id from the cover is the same like the game)
now the loader dont load the cover so slow

ehm and he dont want to release his source

sry for my bad english hopy you undaerstand me ^^

 

[evvil]

evvil & Dragonsire thanks for the input, the implemented version is similar to what has been suggestd, please check it out and let me know how it looks

Sorry one more thing I just noticed, when you turn cheats on it still asks you if you would like to use codes when booting the game. It seems a bit redundant since you have to turn it on in the settings to have to confirm a second time to in fact use the codes.

Sorry I'm really not trying to complain just letting you know what its doing, It really is an awesome piece of software and your idea/implementation of a config file was nothing short of genius! Keep doing what you do man, Its sick!

 

[stev418]

Anyone have a background to go with the new 'buttons = OPTIONS' ?

 

[evvil]

Anyone have a background to go with the new 'buttons = OPTIONS' ?

Find one as a .psd file and use photo shop to easily edit it, Im waiting to see if anything else changes before i put in a bunch of time for a nice bg. I think WiiShizzza has his posted as a .psd on the first page of the ultimate usbloader thread http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=147085

 

[evvil]

Anyone have a background to go with the new 'buttons = OPTIONS' ?

I updated mine really quick, if you don't like it then tough

I'm working on a new one from the ground up using custom locations and colors, Im really just waiting until they figure out this 16x9 thing so I dont have to start over again (need to make 16x9 first then 4x3)

Use layout = ultimate2