Homebrew Remote Touch DS; mouse and keyboard from your DS

[ndstuff]

i have a problem i edit this .txt config file in my ds card root and i put 192.168.1.17:7777 but in ds there is you are connected to 192.168.0.17 :7777 WHAT am i doing wrong?

 

[BlazerRazor]

Is there any error (server) to run it with Mac OS?

It show me an error.

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javax/swing/GroupLayout$Group

I ran the JAR file with Terminal like this:

java -jar rtdsserver-java.jar

I did not run the .sh file, i just ran the jar directly.

This is because you are running an old version of Java for OS X. Apple is maintaining their own implementation of Java. You need to upgrade to the latest version - which is 1.6. Snow Leopard has this update included.
I do not know if this update has been pushed for Leopard or versions below, I suspects it has.

 

[Gunfreak11]

Any chance for a startup in tray option?

 

[BlazerRazor]

Any chance for a startup in tray option?

Good idea! I'll add this in the next version

 

[Gunfreak11]

Yea!

One thing I noticed on my 15.6" 1366x768 laptop monitor... When I move the mouse side to side, I notice it being a lot more sensitive compared to up and down. I was thinking it could be possible to make an option to divide the X and Y values in the movement into separate values and be able to adjust the sensitivity on each axis accordingly.

Drawing a circle on the touchpad produces a mouse movement that would look like this


-_____
/-------\
\_____/

Another complaint is precision using higher sensitivities. I noticed it moves the set amount of pixels as the sensitivity for, what I'm led to believe, is a set of small, interactive squares on the DS. Perhaps you could make these squares half as wide and tall, and reduce the sensitivity by a fourth to adjust? It'd essentially make it the same, but more precise.

Thinking about it... Perhaps the "squares" are actually rectangles, longer from top to bottom than side to side? Im sure that would account for the difficulties moving on each axis..

 

[GGP0647]

When I start it up, it says rtds_config.txt missing. My card is formatted to FAT32. My computer can ping my DS, so internet works. I would really like to try this homebrew.

 

[HoTsHoT89]

When I start it up, it says rtds_config.txt missing. My card is formatted to FAT32. My computer can ping my DS, so internet works. I would really like to try this homebrew.

Take a good look at the readme. It says that you need to state the IP of the server and the port that you want to use in XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:YYYY format, where X is your IP number and Y is your port number in that rtds_config.txt.

 

[qlum]

every time I start remote touch on my ds it keeps giving me: rtds_config.txt missing.
I use this in the file: 192.168.2.5:7777
I tried using 2 zeros before the 2 and the five, I tried to change the port,
I tried to use the same config as in the example in the readme,
I tried removing the extension, making the file hidden hidden and I even redid all those things on a freshly formatted sd this time to fat my other one was fat32.

I use a ezflash Vi on a dsi and a ds lite

 

[BlazerRazor]

every time I start remote touch on my ds it keeps giving me: rtds_config.txt missing.
I use this in the file: 192.168.2.5:7777
I tried using 2 zeros before the 2 and the five, I tried to change the port,
I tried to use the same config as in the example in the readme,
I tried removing the extension, making the file hidden hidden and I even redid all those things on a freshly formatted sd this time to fat my other one was fat32.

I use a ezflash Vi on a dsi and a ds lite

Could be a problem with your card. You have placed the "rtds_config.txt" at the root of your card right?

 

[qlum]

every time I start remote touch on my ds it keeps giving me: rtds_config.txt missing.
I use this in the file: 192.168.2.5:7777
I tried using 2 zeros before the 2 and the five, I tried to change the port,
I tried to use the same config as in the example in the readme,
I tried removing the extension, making the file hidden hidden and I even redid all those things on a freshly formatted sd this time to fat my other one was fat32.

I use a ezflash Vi on a dsi and a ds lite

Could be a problem with your card. You have placed the "rtds_config.txt" at the root of your card right?

I forgot to post that I confirmed it was the card because on my brothers r4 it worked perfectly fine under woods

 

[NDStemp]

Hm...this doesn't seem to work for me. I'm using Windows 7.

I got to the screen with the mouse but when I move it on my DS, the cursor on my computer isn't moving.

It can even go to the screen with the cursor on it without me opening start_server_win.bat

 

[Matthew]

great app, The only slightly pratical I can think of it is the media player and a powerpoint remote

Anyway, keep up the good work

Also, the startup in tray option would be nice. Thanks.

 

[BlazerRazor]

Hm...this doesn't seem to work for me. I'm using Windows 7.

I got to the screen with the mouse but when I move it on my DS, the cursor on my computer isn't moving.

It can even go to the screen with the cursor on it without me opening start_server_win.bat

You must have done something wrong. Remote Touch DS works on Windows 7 and all other systems that have support for Java.

 

[BlazerRazor]

every time I start remote touch on my ds it keeps giving me: rtds_config.txt missing.
I use this in the file: 192.168.2.5:7777
I tried using 2 zeros before the 2 and the five, I tried to change the port,
I tried to use the same config as in the example in the readme,
I tried removing the extension, making the file hidden hidden and I even redid all those things on a freshly formatted sd this time to fat my other one was fat32.

I use a ezflash Vi on a dsi and a ds lite

Could be a problem with your card. You have placed the "rtds_config.txt" at the root of your card right?

I forgot to post that I confirmed it was the card because on my brothers r4 it worked perfectly fine under woods

Thank you for confirming the problem was with your card.

 

[dicamarques]

Great app when will u do those thinks you have on the first post?

 

[Multiskin]

didn't get it working on 7, can it be used on a shared network?

 

[Wizerzak]

can't get it working, same questions as above, can it be used on a shared network? and also, am i entering the right ip address? 192.168.0.4

nvm working now, avg firewall problem i think

 

[zoraqi]

Sorry but I tried this on my dsi, but it starts and when I get to the main screen were you can move the cursor it doesn't move and when I want to type some letters it doesn't do anything

how do I fix it? (I have my dsi updated to version 1.4.1 but I also have updated my flash cart so that it can enter to the wifi connection)

 

[RoyalCardMan]

Remote Touch DS gives you the opportunity to remote-control your computers mouse, keyboard and other things from your Nintendo DS hand-held console. This solution is not like remote desktop, but more like an advanced remote control.

The solution is client-server based, obviously, and requires you to have a server running. It is not plugged with synergy, it is my own solution. The server receives commands from the Nintendo DS and acts according to them.

Current release (out now; 0.6):
(Released December 20th)
This is a major release and contains lots of bugfixes and new improved features. Support for custom key-mapping. This also release features a completely rewritten server-backend in Java. This means the server will work cross-platform (Windows, OS X, Linux and other *unix variants). I would be glad if people running Linux or other *unix variants would give me some feedback.

Known problems:
EzFlash Vi not supported (possible partial missing DLDI support)

Next release schedule; 0.6+ (you decide):
(I will cross done tasks, so you can follow my progress)
Adding WIFI signal strength indicator.
Adding "confirm" action when doing shutdown/restart.
Add the most used hotkeys (like ctrl-alt-del, ctrl+c, ctrl+p and so fourth), and also enable arrows in keyboard-mode.
Add option to disable accelerated mouse and use the old 1:1 mouse.
Support for adding extra server lines in the rtds_config.txt and a accompanied server selection option.
Fix battery-save feature to not only work when in touch-mode.
Add support for commandline arguments when using the server.
Add option in server-backend for starting-up directly to tray.
You decide what the next cool thing is - come with ideas or enlighten me with a bug you've found

Development logbook:
This logbook will be updated throughout my development - mainly when important progress is made.
August 26 2009; Today I finally fixed the problem with not being able to cover your whole screen when using mouse-control. Now it works like it should!
August 28 2009; I will soon begin revamping some of the GUI to use some small and nice transition effects.
November 14 2009; Will soon get some vacation and will therefore spend some time implementing new features!
November 29 2009; Working accelerated mouse-movements like a real touchpad!
November 30 2009; I have now fixed the problem that caused the problem with not being able to reconnect to the server (only mouse-movements worked). This means you are now able to reconnect to the server without having to restart the server! Yay!
December 3 2009; Preparing for 0.3 open beta release. Update dswifi to 0.3.10. We're getting close!

December 16 2009; Preparing for 0.3.5 release of the server-backend. Backend is completely rewritten in Java and now works cross platform (Windows, OS X, *unix).
December 17 2009; Hit a wall in the Java implementation. It seems Java has no support for mapping/recognizing media keys (play, pause, stop etc.). Trying to sort this out in an efficient way. This is the only thing not working, everything else works like it should.
December 20 2009; Released version 0.6. Merry Christmas to all!

Preview slides from 0.3 release:

Default key-mapping:

Screenshots of server running on Windows:

Changelog:

0.6 (major)
* Up on D-pad in "cursor"-mode for middle mouse click.
* Complete revamped server-backend rewritten in Java with full GUI (will work cross-platform; Windows and OS X/*unix etc.).
* Add support for custom key-mapping (gamepad-like feature) - configure this with the new server-backend GUI.
* Custom adjustment of mouse acceleration.

0.3 (major)
* Y button in "cursor"-mode for ALT.
* A button in "cursor"-mode for TAB.
* X and B in "cursor"-mode for scroll.
* Adding left/right shoulder buttons to also mimic mouse clicks.
* Accelerated cursor movements; much like a real touchpad.
* Fixing problems when reconnecting to the server. You are now able to reconnect to the server without having to restart the server!
* Implementing a battery-saver feature - when the DS lid is closed.
* Upgraded to dswifi to 0.3.10. The wifi connection is much more stable now.
* Corrected X and Y on keyboard and fixed some of the currently missing keys. I have a problem locating all the keys.
* Added onscreen cursor to the client making it easier to see last cursor position.
* Removed manual input of server IP and port. You now need to put a "rtds_config.txt" in the root of your cartridge with this data.
* Server partially rewritten - fixed problem with reconnect.
* Client GUI features/eyecandy implemented. Also better netcode.

0.2.2 (hotfix)
* Minor changes on the server backend - possible problem with shutdown/restart on XP (maybe) fixed.

0.2.1 (hotfix)
* Not able to connect properly when manually inputting connection data now fixed.

0.2
* Media Control Extended (MEX) - good for Media Center or similar.
* Keyboard fully calibrated and working with key press sound for comfort.
* Remote restart or shutdown of your computer - good for those late night movie sessions where you just want to shutdown your computer directly from the comfort of your bed.
* Added support for a "rtds_settings.txt" config-file on your cartridge with connection data - look in README.txt for more info.

0.1 (first public release)
* Mouse and keyboard support + media play controls. Keyboard needs serious calibration, will be done later.

Download latest Remote Touch DS, and have fun

Feel free to redistribute this .zip, will save me bandwidth.
If you will like to supply me with my dose of coffee for my late night coding sessions, then you can donate some money on the download page

(Read 'README' in .zip before you ask any questions please

)

The server will run on all systems that is able to run Java applications - this means just about every system possible (Windows, OS X, Linux and other *unix variants) - the only problems that could emerge would be with media key key-mappings or shutdown/restart commands.

Best regards,
BlazerRazor / Tobias

Some videos of Remote Touch DS in action:

I don't know what I would use this for, since my WIFI doesn't work anymore, but I would really like to test this out.
For some uses, it could be in great use.

 

[jurassicplayer]

o.0...did you REALLY have to quote the entire post -_-"