Hacking Configurable USB Loader

[oggzee]

NEW: cfg v28:

http://sharebee.com/a1618f6d

Changes:

- Screenshot is saved to screenshot[1..99].png - the first which doesn't exist.

- More flexible base path - it will search for config.txt in:
sd:/usb-loader/, sd:/USBLoader/ and app dir which by default
is: sd:/apps/USBLoader, but can be something else if started with
homebrew channel from a different location, for example: sd:/apps/my_usb_loader/
The location where config.txt is first found is then used as a base for all other
files such as: titles.txt, settings.cfg, music, backgrounds, covers and screenshots.
Note1: the config.txt and titles.txt in appdir will be read in addition even
if the base path is one of the global paths like sd:/usb-loader.
Note2: background and covers paths can still be set to any path
using appropriate config options.

- option: cursor = ">>"
Changes cursor shape, at max 2 characters are used. Can be empty.
If you want spaces, so that the menu is not shifted use quotes
like this: cursor = " "

- option: menu_plus = "[+] "
Changes the [+] mark in the main, options and start menu.
At max 4 characters are used.

 

[snaker]

Great job!

 

[kingtuk1]

I really like this loader!!!

I think this should be the channel forwarder that comes with it...

http://sharebee.com/9ce107ee

 

[DonTlaloc]

I'd like to get the first one, (nature landscape) but also in 4:3 if possible, then I would probably include it in one of the next packages as an example for transparency.

Ok, here it is:



and the config:

CODEwbackground = backwide.png
layout = large3
console_transparent = 1
covers = 1
wcovers_size = 120, 225
hide_footer = 1
console_color = 7, 0
color_header = 7
color_selected_fg = 0
color_selected_bg = 7
color_inactive = 7
color_footer = 7
color_help = 7

note: I currently use 120x225 for covers as these look better when i use 576i on my tv, but I'm considering changing it to the default 130x225 as this seems to be better for 480p.

I don't have any 4:3 version of it at the moment...

 

[DonTlaloc]

CAN some body please upload the Kayleigh Pearson bg...............thanx inadvance

Yes:



And an improved version:

 

[Knocks]

Nice job, oggzee. Trying it out now.

 

[oggzee]

Ok, here it is:



and the config:

wbackground = backwide.png
layout = large3
console_transparent = 1
covers = 1
wcovers_size = 120, 225
hide_footer = 1
console_color = 7, 0
color_header = 7
color_selected_fg = 0
color_selected_bg = 7
color_inactive = 7
color_footer = 7
color_help = 7

note: I currently use 120x225 for covers as these look better when i use 576i on my tv, but I'm considering changing it to the default 130x225 as this seems to be better for 480p.

I don't have any 4:3 version of it at the moment...

Thanks.
Can you post the photoshop file as well?
I'd like to remove the cover frame as well, so that the 3d covers can be used, and make a 3:4 version.

btw, instead of specifying each color separately with the same value, you can just use:
console_color = 7, 0
colors = mono

 

[lejong2002]

The location where config.txt is first found is then used as a base for all other
files such as: titles.txt, settings.cfg, music, backgrounds, covers and screenshots.

Really Cooooool oggzee.

In my case, the loader cannot play the music.mp3 file located in same folder with config.txt.
I moved config.txt and music.mp3 into SD:/apps/usbloader/.

Could you check it please?

 

[PNo4]

Really Cooooool oggzee.

In my case, the loader cannot play the music.mp3 file located in same folder with config.txt.
I moved config.txt and music.mp3 into SD:/apps/usbloader/.

Could you check it please?

in config.txt find music = set that to:

music = sd:/apps/usbloader/music.mp3

 

[lejong2002]

in config.txt find music = set that to:

music = 1 sd:/apps/usbloader/music.mp3

Oh..... Thanks !!

PNo4

 

[oggzee]

in config.txt find music = set that to:
music = 1 sd:/apps/usbloader/music.mp3

Oh..... Thanks !!
PNo4

Yes, this work-around should work, although without the 1 just music = sd:/apps/usbloader/music.mp3 as also PN04 corrected. But it will be fixed in next rev so that the base path will be searched and so it won't be required to specify full path.

 

[payas]

I love this loader. Playing mp3 is a great addition. Hope things kep getting better and better.

 

[lejong2002]

Would anyone tell me how to make 3d cover image from normal cover image?

I tried to find out here gbatemp.net.
But, I could not find out the tutorial.

 

[PNo4]

Would anyone tell me how to make 3d cover image from normal cover image?

I tried to find out here gbatemp.net.
But, I could not find out the tutorial.

you need photoshop and special scripts/plugins as i understand, and the persons currently doing all the 3d covers do not want to put tools up for download (not sure why).

 

[steve-p]

Would anyone tell me how to make 3d cover image from normal cover image?

I tried to find out here gbatemp.net.
But, I could not find out the tutorial.

you need photoshop and special scripts/plugins as i understand, and the persons currently doing all the 3d covers do not want to put tools up for download (not sure why).

because they are infected with the MARCAN virus!

 

[DonTlaloc]

Can you post the photoshop file as well?
I'd like to remove the cover frame as well, so that the 3d covers can be used, and make a 3:4 version.

Yes, here it is:
http://rapidshare.com/files/230028304/USBL...g_wide.psd.html

QUOTE(oggzee @ May 6 2009, 07:46 AM) btw, instead of specifying each color separately with the same value, you can just use:
console_color = 7, 0
colors = mono

Ahh... I thought the mono-setting would make it black and white.

And thank you for changing the screenshot-thing in cfg v28.

 

[PNo4]

Ahh... I thought the mono-setting would make it black and white.

Nope, if use both "color = mono" and "console_colors = x, x" the mono means use the 2 colors chosen on console_colors.

 

[AXYPB]

A background I made based on the default to use as much screen space as possible.

console_coords = 41,38,558,404
console_transparent = 1

 

[oggzee]

A background I made based on the default to use as much screen space as possible.

console_coords = 41,38,558,404
console_transparent = 1

Hmm, and where do the covers go?

Or are you using covers=0?

 

[lejong2002]

@oggzee

I edited the config.txt.

cover_url_norm = http://www.theotherzone.com/wii/3d/160/224/{ID6}.png

But, in SD the cover file name is only 4 characters. ( xxxx.png )
How can I save the cover file 6 characters?

Or can you add the option config for saving cover file name length?
I hope this USB LOADER cfg becomes really flexible loader.

Then we can really share the cover image with other loader.

Greetings.