Posted Dec 05, 2006 at 01:22PM by Gino D. Listed in: Mods, Videos Tags: Sony, PS2
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For the past couple of weeks, the PSP-mod scene lay witness to a bunch of analog hacks that involve soldering (yikes!) left- and right-analog sticks onto your Sony handheld. While those are really innovative and, of course, a tad bit scary to do, we're still impressed nonetheless. However, the simpler a solution is, the more impressive it becomes.

To hell with soldering those so-called "Ghetto Sticks". Here's a simpler alternative from V0odOo: why not attach a PS2 DualShock controller via USB? No need to subject your device to hardware attacks. No need to worry about busting open your system. From what it looks like, what we have here is a simple plug-and-play mod! Check it out:



Now, we really don't know how this guy was able to work it out. He most likely needed some driver mod for the PSP to recognize the Dualshock controller. Also, we're not even sure if the Rumble feature works (unless of course that weird sound in the vid is actually the Rumble at work). Including a Rumble mod would have needed some extra work for the PSP to send signals to the controller whenever it should vibrate. Whatever it took for this guy to do it, we're giving him two thumb sticks up for innovation!


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   by anonymous (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » irshell

www.phpbber.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=998&mforum=irshell

you just need a ps2-pc usb connector


   Re: hackePeter (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » not for macuser ...?

again! But thanks for the quick reply..
   by V0odOo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » lol

first, i am the real V0odOo and i have made this video for a how-to on portable-news.de.
this works only with ir shell. and the rumble does not work.
sorry for my crapy english i hope everybody can understand me.


   Re: pytrisss - 2006-12-05
 » lol

thnx for clearance V0od0o, I thought so :)
   by Maxi_jac (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » lol

HEHE funny !

"what we have here is a simple plug-and-play mod!"

You can do that easily with irshell guys ...


++ B.

   by hackePeter (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » whoooaaa?

I take two! How the hell is that done? wich wires from the ps2-controller go where on the mini-usb-plug? (heating up the soldering-iron..)

   by anonymous (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » irshell

you can do this with irshell


   Re: DiabloTerrorGF - 2006-12-05
 » Really?

Explain?

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   Re: StoneCut (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » USBhostFS and NetHostFS Redirection

This is a feature of iR Shell 3.0 and the user in that video IS using iR Shell. The feature is called Keypad Redirection and works via USBhostFS and NetHostFS Redirection (WiFi and USB).

Here's an article about iR Shell:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/index.php?pg+49+aid+74739

Here are some videos made by AhMan, the coder of iR Shell, himself some months ago. They show the same thing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+YGF6pGpHRSE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+NpJIc-Cdrt0

This works via PC Keyboard, PC Game Controller or XBOX/XBOX360 controller and requires a PC.

   Re: hgvfuhy (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » 1321

YOU are right mate, ir shell does this already, we dont need anymods hehe
if you want this go irshell.com and ask the forums

   Re: Fake (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » THis is just a video capture being played~~~~~~~~~~~

Fake, why does qj.net post this fake junk. jk. its okay. Unless this guy has done previous works, dont trust him. i dont kno if he has done anything. so excuse me.
   by maxi_jac' (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » no

he is probably using a pc-ps2 controller to plug the controller on his pc and use irshell keybord redirection !


++ B.

   by idea (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » idea

can ir shell somehow do this with a logitech wireless ps2 controller?


   Re: StoneCut (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » unlikely

The controller needs to be connected to the PC. The guy in the video is using a PS2->PC adapter and iR Shell with Keypad Redirection feature for USB or WiFi (requires PC running a server application).

I don't know if such a PS2->PC adapter exists for PS2 *wireless* controllers.

Any regular PC gamepad (or XBOX/XBOX360 controller) works straight out of the box, however. The PC keyboard, too.

   Re: xche78x - 2006-12-06
 » idea of your

YES, plug un the logitech wireless receiver at the ps2-pc controller adaptor then to pc then use ir-shell etc. pretty much the same as a normal ps2 controller except wireless.
   by V0odOo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » lol

i have update the video description on youtube look:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DBUWmq-lhaU

   by erythros (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » Its a shame this requires a PC

Its a shame this requires a PC. It'd be a much bigger deal if we could go straight from PS2/XBox controller to the PSP's usb/wifi. I wonder if this'll ever be possible...

Maybe not straight to usb due to power issues unless there is a hack to add power a usb controller via batteries...

I suppose a wifi controller would confilct when trying to play multiplayer via wifi...

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   by Kristian (Unregistered) - 2006-12-06
 » SIXAXIS Soon...

As soon as there is a pc driver for the sixaxis controller then you won't need the ps2>pc box... but more importantly, if someone were to create a homebrew app that understood the imputs of the sixaxis controller then all we would have to do is plug it in via a sony usb cable and a large usb to small usb adapter....

   by digihoe (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » PSPupdates update your news!!!

Please PSPupdates update you news to state that this is done with iRShell...!

   by kcao (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » question to vodoo

Hey I knew about the special iRshell feature, works for me in XMB & iRshell app itself by usb, but can't get it to work once I launched Dhook...I've heard it MAY work through wifi, is that true, assuming you're really the guy who did the video, or was it something else, like playing a UMD with NO Firmware emulation, through usb, wifi?? details pleaaaaaaase i've been dreaming to play FPS games with dual analog... :D

PS: a devhook external controller mod would be nice though, as usb 1-to-2 adapters HAVE to be cheap and much more convenient than solder the whole thing ;)


   Re: StoneCut (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » It works in DevHook

If you are on SE-C just do this:
Enable USBhostFS and simply launch an ISO from
DIR view in 2.71 EBOOT of iR Shell with the ISO plugin.

For UMDs just enable USBhostFS and simply launch a UMD.

For DevHook, it currently only works for **UMDs**, however and you must follow this procedure:

"Launch DevHook" -> "Start UMD with iR Shell"

Also, you must use the devhook files that come with iR Shell.

The same applies if you want to do Keypad Redirection via NetHostFS, which is also possible.

Please note that this will not work with all games.
   by Kaze (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » Hypothetical Question for Devs/Mods

If you take:

1. PS2 Controller + PS2toUSB adapter OR a USB PC Controller (with analog sticks).
2. USB A Female to Mini USB Male Adapter.
3. PSP
4. A homebrew app to read the buttons pressed on the controller.

Would it work?


   Re: maybe (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » It could work

Seems possible, Would be sweet to use with the superjoy(snes controller adapter) or the one for ps1/2 controls.
that is actually a good idea.
Anything is possible with kernal mode!
   by junkhead (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » looks like PS3 controller?

lookin like the PS3 controller or i'm buggin

   by JOshISPoser - 2006-12-05
 » real voodoo

are you sure. i remember him leaving by himself. ummm, here's the quote of him leaving for a job.

"$title Goodbye

September 3rd, 2006, 04:44 Posted By: PSmonkey

Sorry to do this to you all but it is the end for PSmonkey.

As of last monday I started my new job at a big name publisher/developer to work on psp games. Sadly due to my contract I no longer can continue to do homebrew development (well atleast cant release it). It's a sad thing for my scene work but the best move I can make for my self comercialy (since my previous company was going no where and I was sick and tired of coding DS games based on a stupid license).

Yet there is no reason to be sad or angry. My work will continue on though other coders. I already have some coders who wish to continue two of my main projects.

Yes Iris 0.3 is still comming. I have a few people interested in redoing the game like I inteded as well as coninue to progress KohKae engine.

Sandbox is also not going anywhere. One of this scene's great coders is going to pick up where I left off to continue the game.

Regarding my other projects, I personaly will continue my fight to conker N64 & DD emulation on the PSP. M64 will still continue but no releases will be made public. I will how ever make my DD research public once finished.

ngPsp 1.3 ( the neogeo pocket emu) is still comming, A friend is gonna finish writing a GUI for my latest version.

Other then that, sadly all my other work is now dead (new fps will migrate into Iris 0.3, beat-em-up is dead).

That's it.

I will still lurk around and try to help people out with technical info but it will be sad to no longer work on homebrew for the scene I loved so much. Yet who knows what the future will bring and maybe I will end up being in a position that it's legaly posible for me to do homebrew again.

- Goodbye -
PS, sorry that I used will and grace image below. It's the only bow I could find close to what I wanted."

Yeah, i don't think your the real voodoo since he left for his job not because of complaints and stuff. Also, he can't realese homebrew anymore because of his job. Hmmmm, are you sure he will give you a 100% working emulator? I don't think so


   Re: Max1130 - 2006-12-05
 » umm

he said psDonkey not monkey so he may be talking about someone else or he gets d and mm's screwed up

   Re: meh (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » UGH

learn to read before posting something stupid
psmonkey emulator was never fullspeed, and psDONKEY was a faker that made a video and said he had a full speed emulator.....
the simple mention of psdonkey name, proves that that guy is not the real voodo, just some numb make fun of stupid people(a.k.a. you)
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   by Max1130 - 2006-12-05
 » hmmph

you have a point there. it also makes me wonder why did qj except this and not the rin aqua streak mod?

   by kcao (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » sooooooooooo....

So I guess no one managed to do what they supposely did with iRshell .... at least on this forum... :p

thanks anyway

   by V0odo0 (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » Wow..

You guys are gullible. It's obvious this isn't the real V0od0o.

   by V0odOo - 2006-12-07
 » lol

i am now registered.
this video is not a fake. its works only with ir shell. i have made another video that show more details and you can see i start it with ir shell:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kNdnlTV4tzQ

   by A**Hole (Unregistered) - 2007-01-03
 » Pointing out the Obvious

Isn't this just a playstation with new games now.......Whats the point are you gonna drag all that crap around with you This mod is usless unless you like taping your psp to a wall and trying to see the tiny screen from 3 feet away . I may be over exaggerating a bit. It's not for me

   by V0odOo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » to meh

my friend psdonkey's emulator was full speed and not a fake, I have it and it runs most games around 90%-120% normal speed (yeah, some for some reason run faster than normal, but he says that whe he can he will fix the emulator so the fps are limited). Anyways you people should respect psdonkey, he is the best coder ever, not even dark_alex or fanjita can compare to his greatness.


   Re: JOshISPoser - 2006-12-05
 » now your taking it too far

you can not say that at all. fanjita and dark_alex have not been banned and left for a friend to start talking about them. when he realeses this emulator, he still won't be the best but he'll be good. no one is better than the original fanjita and the psp god dark_alex.

   Re: Coolvibes - 2006-12-06
 » AS IF

are you and this guy lovers sounds queer to me anyone out there can see by far dark alex is the best of the best you want blowing out again mate just add admin (editor) iam sure we can all vote on it and let me tell ya spacemonkey ent got a chance
   by Wicked Insider (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » GamePad for PSP

Would be nice to be able to plug a PS1/PS2 game pad into
the USB mini b port that way you could use it while away
from a computer. This method leaves you stuck to a PC to
use it.

One of these days will get gamepad and keyboard function
without needing to be tied down to a PC or Sony will release
the PSP2 before we get to it.

What ever happend to PSPik?
Hasn't hurd any new news about keyboard IR lately.
Somebody need to come up with a splice and dice
PS1/PS2 to USB Mini B Tutorial.


   Re: Wicked Insider (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » GamePad for PSP

or like erythros said, wireless controller to wifi
functionallity. I'm tired of wires anyway.

We need wireless gamepad and wireless keyboard function for PSP.

   by V0odOo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » where fanjita

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO FANJITA ANYWAY?

PS. IM NOT THE REAL V0odOo.

   by Sn!per (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » WTF

THis is soo fake how many times does he press down on the stick in the second menu? 3 times then it goes he is watching a video and hasnt practiced his thumb acting.

   by Shivy (Unregistered) - 2006-12-06
 » fake

I have the game and that is the start up video which mosst ppl skip. Cos at the end it goes back to PRESS START menu. zoom in with photoshop and u can kinda see a blury START.

   by hackePeter (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » whoooaaa?

I take two! How the hell is that done? which wires from the ps2-controller go where on the mini-usb-plug? (heating up the soldering-iron..)


   Re: DiabloTerrorGF - 2006-12-05
 » Hehe

I'm not the only one it seems.
   by MrDaBucket (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » PS3 Controller

Would this work easier with a PS3 controller?

   by DiabloTerrorGF - 2006-12-05
 » The IRShell way is still not right?

The IRShell way requires you to still use your PC, totally making this useless.


   Re: maxi_jac' (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » yep

I agree but you can do it via wifi too .

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   Re: DiabloTerrorGF - 2006-12-05
 » Still not portable.

Unless you have a portable wifi enabled PDA or something...

   Re: maxi_jac' (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » lol

Buy a wireless controller, on a pda and its good :)
don't know if it exists ^^

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   Re: what! (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05
 » still not portable

and how is carrying around a dual shock controller any better?
   by pytrisss - 2006-12-05
 » again

he most likely is using IRshell and I think ghetto stick is a great piece of real work which looks at least portable.
I really dont like the way you guys here took on ghetto stick.
Second thing, the weird sound in the video is not a rumble, it is the sound from the psp.


   Re: V0odOo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-05