Hacking MPlayerWii - DOL, Channel & Development

[harryk]

I thought we might as well get a decent thread for MPlayer, as it's doing really well and making great progress. The other topic claimed to be "always up to date", but unfortunately it was terribly outdated, so new users had a hard time to find the current version. I'll create the WADs and update this post.

MPlayer Wii

Project homepage (source code, report bugs):
http://code.google.com/p/mplayerwii/

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Current version: r20 (2008-12-02)
Download HBC apps folder: http://www.sendspace.com/file/36bw5n
Download MPlayer channel (WAD): http://www.sendspace.com/file/7maj9b

Latest change: increased SMB speed, done by rodries
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HOW TO INSTALL

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Homebrew Channel Player
1. Install HBC with Twilight hack (see WiiBrew)
2. Copy the MPlayerWii folder into /apps/ on your SD
3. Optionally install DVDx for data DVD support (get it here)
4. Start MPlayer via HBC

Install MPlayer Channel instead
1. Install HBC
2. Copy the Wad Manager into /apps/ on your SD
3. Install the MPlayer WAD
4. Optionally install DVDx for data DVD support (get it here)
5. Start MPlayer via Wii Menu

FEATURES LIST

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- supports AVI (Xvid, DivX), WMV, MKV, OGM, MP3, FLV (Flash Video), MP4, M4V, QuickTime, 3GP
- supports SDHC
- read video files (not DVD files) from data DVDs
- read video files from USB (connect USB device after starting MPlayer)
- browse files in a network share (SMB) via Wifi
- volume control, searching via D-Pad
- zooming / aspect changes via nunchuk

The channel will look similar to this picture:

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Tutorial for SMB (network share) usage:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=119489

 

[djdynamite123]

Makes sense, you should link my tutorial in there as well

 

[KiiWii]

Nice work, thank you!

KiiWii

Any chance of RS links for the mplayer007-5_r20.zip WAD?

sendspace wont load this link in my firefox :S

Thanks in advance

 

[djdynamite123]

I'm hoping the author RoN implements a new menu layout, i believe he is trying to and when he releases the next official 008 release, it will have Tipo & Rodries improvements

 

[bootsector]

MPlayerWii is a great player, indeed. But it still lacks on subtitles support. It won't be a success in many countries until it does!

 

[Fellipepb07]

MPlayerWii is a great player, indeed. But it still lacks on subtitles support. It won't be a success in many countries until it does!

I was just writing a comment asking for it!
Please, i need it! Im brazilian and i need subtitles to watch my series!
Also, i believe lots of people, inculding americans, would love to have the hability to watch mangas on the wii!

 

[djdynamite123]

Don't worry its been requested, you never know your look, may be in for a surprise,.... possibly, or just buy yourself a data player? anyway just be patient...

 

[Ninn]

Nice work..cheers

 

[riddle43]

ok 1 im happy as hell that this can smb now but how do i get this working on my ntsc wii any help would be awesome

 

[djdynamite123]

the same as getting it to work with pal wii......(there is only 1 video option pal widescreen fix)

 

[riddle43]

my wii tells me that this channel cant be used????????????? but when i launch in hbc its fine
???????????????

 

[djdynamite123]

my wii tells me that this channel cant be used????????????? but when i launch in hbc its fine

ahh the channel, probably harryk hasn't "Region Free'd" it, use freethewads, then it may work, if it doesn't, sorry stick with your HBC

 

[AbraCadvr]

same here

 

[djdynamite123]

Try Region Freeing it, i would of thought the channel was already region Free'd but may not be, anyway try freethewads.

 

[riddle43]

my bad i forgot about that program im going to try it now ill let you all know if it works

 

[djdynamite123]

my bad i forgot about that program im going to try it now ill let you all know if it works

Good man! hope it works for you!

if it does, be sure to upload it and post on here for those that "don't" touch programs like that!

 

[riddle43]

i freed the wad and its awesome. if you dont use this program your a poo sniffer lol thanks to all who helped

 

[djdynamite123]

i freed the wad and its awesome. if you dont use this program your a poo sniffer lol thanks to all who helped

Top man! glad you managed it, thought it wont be Region Free'd, and you mean me helping you well "hinting" to go do something yourself like others hould do!
bet you feel youve done something really useful, you proud of yourself

 

[riddle43]

i have the freeed wad for this how do i upload it to all you fine people???

 

[djdynamite123]

i have the freeed wad for this how do i upload it to all you fine people???

OMG, Sorry but use your Noddle, use a uploading site, Mediafire i recommend.......and post the link for the other outside pal users.