Hacking Configurable USB Loader

[oggzee]

Thanks for the great work oggzee.

just a thing with config r27, I think you forgot to put the right boot.dol in the "inSDroot\apps" folder. The boot.dol there is same as in r26?!?
But the right r27 is in the package also, SDUSB-Loader_cfg27.dol. so no problem renaming and putting in the right folder..
I just point this out if someone else missed this also like i did in the first..

Oops, you're right!
I forgot to copy SDUSB-Loader_cfg27.dol to inSDroot/apps/USBLoader/boot.dol!

 

[Tetane]

My first screenshot from inside the loader (Widescreen, so picture looks squished):

Hello PNo4

You background is fantastic, have you got a photoshop file for this ?

Thanks

Tétane

 

[gameshark]

hello oggzee ,
would it be possible to choose per game the ios 249 or 222 to use.

for some reason mercury meltdown revolution does not work with 249 but works great with 222.
and some games are shaky with 222.

could it be implemented within the game option menu.

thanx for this awesome loader

 

[erolz]

@oggzee

Been testing all evening...

1. Wii-Menu -> HDD (spindown/sleep-mode) -> HBC -> cfg26 or original 1.5 = no problem.

2. HBC -> HDD (spindown/sleep-mode) -> cfg26 or original 1.5 = no problem.

3. cfg26 or original 1.5 -> HDD (spindown/sleep-mode) = WBFS partition killed.


So it seems that you CAN NOT initialize a HDD that has already been initialized and then gone to "spindown/sleep-mode", then it will kill the WBFS partition.

is this about the spindown problems with some usb harddisks? is it true that this will be fixed with rev11 or is this allready fixed in a cfg release?
thanx

 

[oggzee]

hello oggzee ,
would it be possible to choose per game the ios 249 or 222 to use.

for some reason mercury meltdown revolution does not work with 249 but works great with 222.
and some games are shaky with 222.

could it be implemented within the game option menu.

thanx for this awesome loader

hmm the ios options is kinda experimental, it doesn't even work well for me, maybe you have the mercury m. dvd inside and it boots from the dvd?

Posts merged

QUOTE(erolz @ May 3 2009, 11:24 AM) is this about the spindown problems with some usb harddisks? is it true that this will be fixed with rev11 or is this allready fixed in a cfg release?
thanx

Yes, it is about the spindown problem with some usb hdd.
I don't know what will be fixed with cios rev11.
It is not fixed in any cfg release.

 

[erolz]

hello oggzee ,
would it be possible to choose per game the ios 249 or 222 to use.

for some reason mercury meltdown revolution does not work with 249 but works great with 222.
and some games are shaky with 222.

could it be implemented within the game option menu.

thanx for this awesome loader

hmm the ios options is kinda experimental, it doesn't even work well for me, maybe you have the mercury m. dvd inside and it boots from the dvd?

Posts merged

QUOTE(erolz @ May 3 2009, 11:24 AM) is this about the spindown problems with some usb harddisks? is it true that this will be fixed with rev11 or is this allready fixed in a cfg release?
thanx

Yes, it is about the spindown problem with some usb hdd.
I don't know what will be fixed with cios rev11.
It is not fixed in any cfg release.

can the spindown problem be fixed in some kind of way or is this inpossible?
All WD external hard drives will spin down (enter into power saver mode) after 10 minutes of drive inactivity. Once the drive is accessed again, the drive will exit from the power saver mode and spin back up.
To fix this problem you must read/write a piece of data to the drive every 9 minutes or so...

Narolez mentioned the rev11 spindown fix here:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=147638&st=480

my drive:
WD 3200BMWVU-11A04 /B8B (i can not use the wd spindown fiix because its the B8B version.. :-( )
serial:WXH109925518

did a test with WiiFit, short lab run. After i finished the run, the wii hangs and the only thing i can do is a hard reset :-(

 

[gameshark]

quote name='oggzee' date='May 3 2009, 11:29 AM' post='1956137'
quote name='gameshark' post='1956111' date='May 3 2009, 11:01 AM']hello oggzee ,
would it be possible to choose per game the ios 249 or 222 to use.

for some reason mercury meltdown revolution does not work with 249 but works great with 222.
and some games are shaky with 222.

could it be implemented within the game option menu.

thanx for this awesome loader[/quote]

hmm the ios options is kinda experimental, it doesn't even work well for me, maybe you have the mercury m. dvd inside and it boots from the dvd?

dear oggzee ,

no i play mmr from extern harddrive with uloader 1.4 with ios 222 selected for this game and that works great if i select ios 249 i do not have wiimote control.
in uloader 1.4 you can select ios 222 or 249 per game and this works great.

but i prefer your loader and for me to have the option to select per game ios 249 or ios 222 (where ios 249 is the default one) would be fantastic.

 

[redmanmark86]

Thanks oggzee you are the man!
Also here is a widescreen backgound inspired from the one you made before.I am completely irrelevant with photoshop and it took me ages lol.

Ohh i forgot
cover_coords = 28 , 150
console_coords = 266 , 41 , 354 , 364

17 titles per page

can you help me please,

no matter what i do it ignores my config file, i can't get it to load my backgound or anything, it just loads the default one and i really want to use this one...

im using the forwarder and my config file looks like this

# USBLoader config
# lines starting with # are comments
# see README-CFG.txt for help on options

background = bg_wolf.png
wbackground = bg_wolf_wide.png
layout = ultimate2
covers = 1
hide_footer = 0
device = usb
ocarina = 0
cover_coords = 28 , 150
console_coords = 266 , 41 , 354 , 364

thanks

 

[oggzee]

can you help me please,
no matter what i do it ignores my config file, i can't get it to load my backgound or anything, it just loads the default one and i really want to use this one...

im using the forwarder and my config file looks like this

# USBLoader config
# lines starting with # are comments
# see README-CFG.txt for help on options

background = bg_wolf.png
wbackground = bg_wolf_wide.png
layout = ultimate2
covers = 1
hide_footer = 0
device = usb
ocarina = 0
cover_coords = 28 , 150
console_coords = 266 , 41 , 354 , 364

thanks

Are you editing sd:/usb-loader/config.txt ?
Because, if you're using the forwarder, then the apps/usbloader/config.txt is ignored.
also, it's covers_coords not cover_coords

 

[snaker]

Here is the config.txt i am using.Just place it at sd:/usb-loader.I have dissabled uninstalation and format,but you can change them back.Also you must name the background at wbg.png or you can edit the config file to which name you want.This is a widescreen background.

A big thanks to Oggzee for keeping this great usb loader alive!

# lines starting with # are comments
# default values are in [ ]
#
# background = [background.png]
#ÂÂ file to use for the background image.
#ÂÂ file can be an absolute path (like sd:/somedir/myimage.png)
#ÂÂ if the specified background is not an absolute path it is searched
#ÂÂ in default directory (sd:/usb-loader)
#
#layout = kosaic
# layout = [original2] original small medium large large2 large3,
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂultimate1 ultimate2 ultimate3 kosaic
#ÂÂ original:ÂÂ 6 lines (wanikoko 1.0-1.1)
#ÂÂ original2: 12 lines (wanikoko 1.2-1.5)
#ÂÂ small:ÂÂÂÂÂÂ9 lines (same background as original)
#ÂÂ medium:ÂÂÂÂ17 lines
#ÂÂ large:ÂÂÂÂ 21 lines (nixx)
#ÂÂ large2:ÂÂÂÂ21 lines (usptactical)
#ÂÂ large3:ÂÂÂÂ21 lines (oggzee) 
#ÂÂ ultimate1: 12 lines (WiiShizza)
#ÂÂ ultimate2: 12 lines (jservs7 / hungyip84)
#ÂÂ ultimate3: 12 lines (WiiShizza - cover on right)
#
buttons= options_B
# buttons=[options], options_1, options_B, original, ultimate
#ÂÂ (change button controls layout.)
#
#ÂÂ The button layout "options" and "options_1" is:
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button 1 - options menu
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button 2 - save/discard game options
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂdirection buttons - select and change options
#
#ÂÂ The button layout "options_B" is:
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button B - options menu
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button 2 - save/discard game options
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂdirection buttons - select and change options
#
#ÂÂ The button layout "ultimate" is:
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button 1 - force video option
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button 2 - ocarina option
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂ button B - language option
#
# covers = [1], 0
#ÂÂ (enable/disable covers)
#
# video = [auto], game, system, patch, pal50, pal60, ntsc
#ÂÂ (auto is same as game)
#
# ocarina = [0], 1
#ÂÂ (enable/disable ocarina)
#
language = english
# language = [console], japanese, english, german, french, spanish,
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂitalian, dutch, s.chinese, t.chinese, korean
#
# home = [reboot], exit
#ÂÂ (what to do when home buttin is pressed)
#
# console_coords=x,y,width,height
#
console_color= 15,0
# console_color=foreground,background
#ÂÂ (color values: 0-15)
#ÂÂ Dark:ÂÂ0=black, 1=red, 2=green, 3=yellow, 4=blue, 5=purple, 6=cyan, 7=bright grey
#ÂÂ Bright: 8=grey, 9=red, 10=green, 11=yellow, 12=blue, 13=purple, 14=cyan, 15=white
#ÂÂ see: http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/720/colorchart.png
#
# console_entries=N (number of shown games in list)
#ÂÂ OBSOLETE since v9 - calculated automatically from console_coords
#
# covers_coords=x,y
#
# covers_path=pathÂÂ [sd:/usb-loader/covers]
#
device= usb
# device=[ask], usb, sdhc
#
# confirm_start=[1], 0
#
# hide_header = [0],1 
# hide_hddinfo = [0],1 
# hide_footer = [0],1 
#ÂÂ These options control the look of main menu.
#
disable_remove = 1
disable_format = 1
# disable_remove = [0],1
# disable_install = [0],1
# disable_options = [0],1
# disable_format = [0],1
#ÂÂ fine permissions control 
#
# simple = [0], 1
#ÂÂ (enable/disable simple/childsafe mode)
#ÂÂ setting simple=1 will change all disable_xxx options and
#ÂÂ hide_hddinfo and hide_footer to 1 and confirm_start to 0.
#ÂÂ setting simple=0 will do the opposite.
#ÂÂ any of the disable_xxx, hide_xxx and confirm_start options can be set individually.
#
install_partitions = only_game
# install_partitions = [all], only_game
#ÂÂ controls which partitions from DVD are installed to HDD
#
# colors=[dark], bright, mono
#ÂÂ will select a prefedines set of colors for a dark or bright background
#ÂÂ or normal 2 color text if mono is specified
#
# color_header, color_selected_fg, color_selected_bg,
# color_inactive, color_footer, color_help
#ÂÂ Will set individual text colors. Values are 0-15
#
# music = [1], 0, filename
#ÂÂ Play background music
#ÂÂ If option is set to: music = 1 (which is default) then it will search
#ÂÂ for music.mp3 or music.mod whichever is found first in sd:/usb-loader
#ÂÂ Or a filename can be specified (.mp3 or .mod) which can be
#ÂÂ relative to sd:/usb-loader or an absolute pathname
#ÂÂ Setting music = 0 will disable music
#
widescreen= 1
# widescreen=[auto], 0, 1
#ÂÂ If widescreen is enabled (or autodetected) then the following options are used:
#
wbackground=wbg.png
wcovers_coords = 28,150
wconsole_coords = 266,41,354,364
#wcovers_coords=444,110ÂÂkosaic
#wconsole_coords=38,71,338,290ÂÂkosaic
# wbackground=filename.png
# wconsole_coords=x,y,w,h
# wcovers_coords=x,y
#
# widescreen notes:
#ÂÂ - widescreen will be enabled only if the file specified by wbackground
#ÂÂÂÂ is found, otherwise it will fall back to normal mode.
#ÂÂ - cover images have to be named GAMEID_wide.png
#ÂÂÂÂ downloading covers will save them with this name automatically.
#ÂÂ - some layouts will specify widescreen cooridinates automatically
#ÂÂÂÂ like: large3 and ultimate3, so there is no need to specify them manually,
#ÂÂÂÂ if one of these layouts are used.
#
# hide_game = [0], GAMEID1, GAMEID2, ...
#ÂÂ Hide games from list (can be used for parental control)
#ÂÂ Multiple games can be specified in one line separated by comma ","
#ÂÂ or each game in a separate hide_game = GAMEID line.
#ÂÂ setting hide_game = 0 will reset the hide list.
#ÂÂ GAMEID is a 4 letter game ID.
#ÂÂ Example: hide_game = RZZP, RDCP
#
# pref_game = [0], GAMEID1, GAMEID2, ...
#ÂÂ Preffered games, to be shown first in the list.
#ÂÂ Syntax is same as with hide_game.
#ÂÂ Example: pref_game = RHAP, RSSP
#
# option: cover_style = [standard], 3d, disc
cover_style = 3d
#ÂÂ Support for 3d covers and disc covers
#ÂÂ This option also changes the cover_url, covers_path and cover_size
#ÂÂ covers_path will be set to:
#ÂÂ standard: sd:/usb-loader/covers
#ÂÂ 3d:ÂÂÂÂÂÂ sd:/usb-loader/covers/3d
#ÂÂ disc:ÂÂÂÂ sd:/usb-loader/covers/disc
#
# option: cover_url_norm = URLÂÂ (url for normal 4:3 covers)
# option: cover_url_wide = URLÂÂ (url for widescreen covers)
#ÂÂ defaults:
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂcover_url_norm = http://www.theotherzone.com/wii/{REGION}/{ID6}.png
#ÂÂÂÂÂÂcover_url_wide = http://www.theotherzone.com/wii/widescreen/{REGION}/{ID6}.png
#ÂÂ URL can contain any of the following tags which are then replaced
#ÂÂ with proper values: {REGION}, {WIDTH}, {HEIGHT}, {ID6}, {ID4}, {ID3}
#
# option: cover_url = URL
#ÂÂ (This changes the url for both normal and widescreen covers)
#
# option: home = screenshot
#ÂÂ make a screenshot when home button is pressed (only in main and options screens)
#
# option: confirm_ocarina = [0], 1
#
# option: cursor_jump = [0] or N
#ÂÂ Sets how much moves left/right (if 0 do a end page / next page jump)
#
console_transparent = 1
# option: console_transparent = [0], 1
#ÂÂ Enable transparent console.

Sample

 

[oggzee]

Here is the config.txt i am using.Just place it at sd:/usb-loader.I have dissabled uninstalation and format,but you can change them back.Also you must name the background at wbg.png or you can edit the config file to which name you want.This is a widescreen background.

A big thanks to Oggzee for keeping this great usb loader alive!

Sample
...

Nice.
Tell me, the numbers in front of game title are in titles.txt?
You're using titles.txt to sort the games? Nice trick

 

[redmanmark86]

Here is the config.txt i am using.Just place it at sd:/usb-loader.I have dissabled uninstalation and format,but you can change them back.Also you must name the background at wbg.png or you can edit the config file to which name you want.This is a widescreen background.

thank you so much, works perfect...

 

[snaker]

Here is the config.txt i am using.Just place it at sd:/usb-loader.I have dissabled uninstalation and format,but you can change them back.Also you must name the background at wbg.png or you can edit the config file to which name you want.This is a widescreen background.

A big thanks to Oggzee for keeping this great usb loader alive!

Sample
...

Nice.
Tell me, the numbers in front of game title are in titles.txt?
You're using titles.txt to sort the games? Nice trick

Lol yeah.I used the numbers because i wanted to have the games in my order.

As you said i use them in titles.txt this way:

RMCP = 01 Mario Kart Wii
RBHJ = 02 Resident Evil 0
RE4J = 03 Resident Evil 1
.............

 

[DonTlaloc]

I tried to use the option "home = screenshot" to generate screenshots, but it seems it always chooses "screenshot1.png" as the filename and simply overwrites if it already exists. Would be it be possible to have it simply increment the filename i.e. "screenshot1.png", "screenshot2.png", "screenshot3.png" etc. instead?

Also if it was possible to choose a different button than "Home"? I'd like to use "2" instead since that one doesn't do anything else in my setup.

 

[Dwaalspoor98]

@oggzee: Feature request: Show game region on main or option screen (PAL, NTSC), I saw this in USBLoader GUI and for me it's a handy feature to decide if I should adjust Video settings.

 

[Jodiskett]

Are you editing sd:/usb-loader/config.txt ?
Because, if you're using the forwarder, then the apps/usbloader/config.txt is ignored.
also, it's covers_coords not cover_coords

Hi ogzee

great job, go on

In fact, my config.txt is apps\usbloader and it works also
I prefer put config.txt in apps\usbloader
CODE# USBLoader config
# lines starting with # are comments
# see README-CFG.txt for help on options
device = usb
background = background.png
wbackground = wolf.png
layout = large3
covers = 1
hide_footer = 1
console_transparent = 1
cover_style = 3d
music = 1
disable_remove = 1
disable_format = 1
confirm_start = 0
console_color = 15,0
console_coords = 260,41,340,364
covers_coords = 50,92
wconsole_coords = 260,41,340,364
wcovers_coords = 58,92

#covers_path = sd:/config/images

I noticed a little bug, when you specified covers_path all covers go in
but i think is preferable to make same as your default like
covers_path for standard and wide
covers_path + \3d for 3D
covers_path + \disc for disc

And other little bug is when you have mp3 in background and hdd make little second to run, the music is pause strongly
I think you need desactivate it when press A and no confirm_start option activated
(sorry for my english)

 

[oggzee]

I noticed a little bug, when you specified covers_path all covers go in
but i think is preferable to make same as your default like
covers_path for standard and wide
covers_path + \3d for 3D
covers_path + \disc for disc

the covers_path is not a bug, that's how it's supposed to work, giving you the freedom to specify anything you want.
If you want them somewhere/3d, just specify so, for example:
cover_style = 3d
covers_path = sd:/images/3d
it's easy.

 

[dodol]

just curious if anyone have un-shrink 16:9 template (8xx/480) ?

 

[snaker]

Can someone please give me a 3d cover for fatal frame 4.It doesnt exist on online database.Thanks.

 

[MadBob]

Can someone please give me a 3d cover for fatal frame 4.It doesnt exist on online database.Thanks.

find it, upload it then it will be there for auto download http://www.theotherzone.com/wii/