Here's a little application that allows users to monitor a computer's CPU, RAM, and Network Usage via the PlayStation Portable and its WiFi capability. The program is called PCMonitor from coder darksaboteur.

To know more about this nifty application, proceed to the full article via the "read more" link below.




Download: PCMonitor Alpha v2
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

Homebrew developer AhMan has released iRshell v3.9. The coder has given word that this is the final public release of the application since AhMan has announced that he is retiring from the PSP scene. More information about the application can be found in the full article. Click on the "read more" link below to get there.

Download: iR Shell v3.9
Visit: QJ.NET PSP DEvelopment Forums

Too busy to browse podcasts posted on RDF sites? Suffering from poor WiFi connection around your vicinity to be able to access these sites? Work around these problems with your PSP's RDF channel and browse podcasts even on the go.

A guide on how to get started can be found at the full article.

Zx-81 has dropped a new release of Portable VNC in our PSP Development forums. Portable VNC is a homebrew application that lets PSP owners access their PC desktops from anywhere through a Wi-Fi connection. This new release is for PSPs running Custom Firmware 3.x only.

It includes IR keyboard support based on the work of Harald Fielker, the author of the PSP IR Keyboard Library. It also features the Danzeff virtual keyboard which in turn is based on the Danzel code. PSPVNC is based on the PalmOS VNC client and is from NHD from TeamXos.

Here's the full changelog for this version of Portable VNC:

• 3.x Custom Firmware support (WPA)
• IR Keyboard support
• Danzeff virtual keyboard (with same layout as pspssh !)

Portable VNC is being distributed under the GNU license. If you want to modify or add to the program, you can download the source code below. For installation and usage instructions, please read the README.txt file included in the downloads.

Download: Portable VNC v1.2.4 with IR Keyboard support (3.x only)
Download: Portable VNC v1.2.4 with IR Keyboard support source code
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development forum

It should be remembered that homebrew coder DickyDick1969 came up with the new version of application PiMPStreamer. To those of you still not familiar with this program,  it basically allows users to stream audio and video content from their PC units, PlayStation 3 (PS3), and even Wii onto their PlayStation Portable (PSP).

The last release was on version 0.90 and the most exciting thing about it is that the application has been Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) compatible. However, it came to DickyDick1969's attention that several users were having problems with the program especially those who are on CFW 3.10 OE-A'.

So what the coder did was created a test EBOOT that will print the error code. Apparently, if you put this EBOOT in the "PIMPSTREAMER090" directory on your PSP, you will get the error "8002013A". Also, it was found out that CFW 3.40 OE users are also having problems because it misses a kernel library (memodule.prx).

If you want to try and see if you're having the same problem, the test EBOOT has been provided below. Also, you might want to give PiMPStreamer v0.90a. DickyDick1969 wishes to be informed with any other future issues.

Download: PiMPStreamer v0.90a (.msi)
Download: Test EBOOT to print error code

 

DickyDick1969's media streaming application is back with a new version. PiMPStreamer v0.90 is here, and with it comes the promise of WPA compatibility.

For those who haven't heard of PiMPStreamer, it's an application that'll allow users to stream audio and video from their PCs, Sony PS3s, and Nintendo Wiis to their PlayStation Portable (PSP) in real time. Now, the new version apparently adds WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) compatibility, which should mean increased connection security, among other things.

PiMPStreamer works for 1.5 original and 3.X custom firmware, with the setup automatically installing it for both setups. An added addition to the program is that you can easily quit the homebrew application by pressing the home button. In any case, give it a try, don't forget to check the readme files, and don't hesitate to drop DickyDick1969 a line for more information.

Download: PiMPStreamer v0.90 (Zip)

Custom Firmware Extender is an excellent homebrew application from coder Cpasjuste. However, there's a little problem: DAX already came up with 3.30 Open Edition Revision A. So what happens now? Well, no worries really because the coder just upgraded Custom Firmware Extender to v1.3 to accommodate users of the latest custom firmware.

As the name of the application suggests, this is actually a set of two plugins for Dark_AleX's custom firmwares that will add a couple of extra functions to your PlayStation Portable (PSP). So that you will have a better grasp of this application, Cpasjuste provided the things you can do with Custom Firmware Extender v1.3:

• Start and stop a ftpd server while under the VSH (PSP Menu) to transfer files via WIFI (WEP,WPA).
• Reset the PSP with a button while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO).
• Power off the PSP with a button while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO).
• Change the speed of the PSP CPU/FSB while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO).
• Start and stop Usb Mass Storage under the VSH (PSP Menu) while browsing.
• Take a screenshot while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO) saved in the PHOTO folder.
• Set a default CPU/BUS speed at startup.
• Set Usb Mass Storage at startup.
• Configure your buttons mapping (combo button + your selected button).
• Enable brightness button to go to the max level.

Pretty nifty, eh? Actually, yes, especially when you've read about the difference between the last version and this one:

• Fixed to work on Dark Alex 3.30OE Firmware.
• Capture folder is now set to "ms0:/PICTURE" create it if it dont exist.
• Removed 4th brightness hack since it's now built in DA 3.30OE firmware.

The installation procedure as well as other important information can be found in the application's Readme file. Don't forget to browse through that first before using this.

Download: Custom Firmware Extender v1.3
View: QJ PSP Development Forum

 

Danzel has released a new version of him messaging service application known as AFKIM. AFKIM v3 comes in two forms and has a lot of new features and fixes that we're sure you'll all like.

Here are the list of changes and fixes since AFKIM v2:

    Version 3:

• Much better, more usable program.
• Works in OE kernel, DHCP ONLY CURRENTLY, not sure why static IP address doesn't work.
• Faster display rendering (Keyboard lags less)
• Better wifi handling - User can rechoose which to connect to if connecting fails.
• Better menu system, lots more menu items.
• Away / Back
• Remove Account
• Reconnect to Wifi (No more quitting AFKIM to reconnect! yay)
• Get Buddy Details
• Rename Buddy
• Block/Unblock Buddy
• Delete Buddy

• Fixes related to pressing buttons, menus now continue scrolling if you hold up or down.
• Better connection handling.
• Many many code cleanups
• Fix memory leaks (introduce a new known one)

    Version 2+:

• Quit option.
• Ability to use start as well as X to go buddy select -> chat.
• FIX: Editing text box with space messes up display.
• FIX: Account details don't save sometimes.

Version 3 also two versions, according to Danzel:

• An Experimental OE version, tested in game310 folder with OE 3.10', seems to not work in 3.03.
• The OE Version works with WPA connections, you must use automatic network configuration however (DHCP)
• A 1.5 Version, tested in game150 folder on OE 3.10'.

Give it a try, and let us know how you like it. Enjoy!

Download: AFKIM v3 (1.5 Version)
Download: AFKIM v3 (OE Version)

A few days ago, Cpajuste came up with the Custom Firmware Extender v1.0. Now, he is back with an update to this app. But before you get lost in the changelog and all the other technical stuff, we'll give you a general idea of what this nifty thing is. Basically, it's a set of two plugins for Dark_AleX's custom firmware (although he didn't specify which custom firmware), which will add some extra options for your PSP. With this app, here's what you could do:

• Start and stop a ftpd server while under the VSH (PSP Menu) to transfer files via WIFI (WEP,WPA).
• Reset the PSP with a button while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO).
• Power off the PSP with a button while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO).
• Change the speed of the PSP CPU/FSB while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO).
• Start and stop Usb Mass Storage under the VSH (PSP Menu) while browsing.
• Take a screenshot while under the VSH (PSP Menu) or in-game (UMD/ISO) saved in the PHOTO folder.
• Set a default CPU/BUS speed at startup.
• Set Usb Mass Storage at startup.
• Configure your buttons mapping (NOTE button + your selected button).

Now, we head on over to the changelog for v1.1:

• Capture folder will be created under "ms0:/PSP/PHOTO" if it dont exist.
• Enable brightness button to go to the max level.
• Ftpd server wont be launched if the psp web browser was already used

And even if we're sounding like broken records already, we'll still say these friendly reminders - Please read and understand the readme file that comes with the download. Check out the forum release thread for more info. Suggestions, questions, concerns? That's what the comments section is for. With all that said, download link's down there, have fun!

Download: [Custom Firmware Extender 1.1]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

We don't know Portugese but we do know cool. Needless to say, Luiz Pestana is way cool. He's currently working on a PSP WiFile Transfer, a new FTP server program that'll work on the latest custom firmwares. That being said, he let us know of its debut release, which brings us to this article on PSP WiFile Transfer v0.01.

According to Luiz, he based his work on Zx-81's PSPFTD, which was originally meant for 1.5 firmwares. He also says that PSP WiFile Transfer will benefit developers who use WiFi WPA cryptography protocol and DHCP. Since the program can work with 3.03 OE-B, you can definitely call this the beginning of a great new app.

Why do we say "beginning?" Well, it's a debut, so expect some bugs here and there. Furthermore, the actual release lacks a readme, which makes it a bit more daunting for newbies to PC-to-PSP wireless connectivity. He does mention some basic installation instructions on his site though:

The PSP WiFile Transfer is made at OE firmware rules, then it run in user mode and because of this its cant have risk to brick your PSP. The homebrew must be placed in GAME folder, not in GAME150 like old ones.

Perhaps some enterprising soul can help him out with making the next release even better? Send some comments and technical suggestions his way and let him know you support his project.

Download: [PSP WiFile Transfer v0.01]