Here's something that might interest you guys. It's a new homebrew application from PSP coder dangee called TrailBlaze. It basically lets you manipulate PNG images to get interesting (or trippy) results. Check out the full article for more info.

Download: TrailBlaze v1 (alpha)

Yongobongo has released what could very well be the last version of yPaint. According to the developer, those who downloaded the patch or the older version should switch to this one instead. Both the patch and the older version won't work, but this one will.

Anyway, the one big thing included in this version of yPaint Anniversary Edition is that it now works with custom firmwares as well as firmware 1.50. Again, make sure to download this version so you can proceed with doodling to your heart's content.

Yongobongo also mentioned that the source code for yPaint may be released soon as this will probably be the last release of this particular homebrew application. If you've got any questions, click on the Visit link below to discuss yPaint on our PSP Development Forums.

Thanks to borgqueenx for the tip!

Download: yPaint Anniversary Edition update
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums thread

 

Here's an application that's bound to make graphics fans smile. Yongobongo recently released the latest version of his PSP image editing application known as yPaint. Now known as yPaint Anniversary Edition, the application seems to have had a lot of big changes, most notable of which is the ability to edit your configuration settings to tweak almost any variable in yPaint.

The full list of current features can be found below:

• Save
• Open
• USB Mode, for transferring created images
• Pencil
• Zoom (up to 4x zoom, with no quality loss!)
• Brush
• Custom Brushes (by Haxxblaster, these are from version 5)
• Text Input Tool
• New Enhanced Keyboard (based on Danzeff, originally by Fuzzie 360)
• Rectangle Tool
• Circle (Ellipse) Tool
• Random Spray Tool (Like the spray in MS Paint!)
• New redesigned interface
• Size selection
• RGB Colour Editor
• Quick Colour Selector
• Full Colour Selector
• Eraser (Now transparent, not white!)
• Transparency in canvas (NOTE: Save as PNG if you want to keep the transparency!)
• Line Tool
• Scroll Tool (To move around canvas)
• Fill Bucket (Fill areas of the same colour, NOTE: This is a little buggy.)
• Completely recoded from the ground up
• PDF User Manual
• 'settings.cfg' for editing settings

In related news, Yongobongo has also set up another round of bounty hunting for fans of the application and fans of QJ.net. Here's his comment on the original NeoFlash post: "There is an Easter Egg in this version of yPaint. If you are the first to find it, I'll give you 8 million points on QJ.net forums if you PM me!" He hints that it's in the settings.cfg, though as to what it is, we have no idea.

Feel free to check out the readme for additional instructions on installing and using the different functions of yPaint, and don't hesitate to vote for yPaint in this year's NeoFlash Summer Coding Competition if you like yongobongo's work, alright?

Download: yPaint Anniversary Edition
Visit: PSP Development Forum

 

Yongobongo is back with another iteration of his yPaint image editing application for PSP, which is now on version 5.00 Beta. He's added a lot of things to this one, so people using the previous version may want to try it out:

• Added Fuzzie 360's Keyboard Library
• Added Text Tool
• Added USB Connection
• GUI Revamp
• Added Scrolling Feature
• Added Ability to save and load images of PNG or JPG format with dimensions of 512x512 or less
• Added ability to change which folder to save/load from
• Added Ability to change opacity level
• Added Ability to choose canvas size
• Added Ability to use your own custom made brushes
• Added Circle (Ellipse) Tool
• Added New Load screen
• Minor Bug fixes that caused program to crash
• Added USB Support
• Added Font Support
• Added Font Size Support
• Added Fill Bucket
• Added 'Photoshare' IR based Image-Sharing Application
• Added cursor x,y positions on screen

He does remind users to make sure that they don't load pictures above 512x512 pixels, else you could end up crashing the program with your file. In addition, he also notes that "Custom firmware users may have to patch the Eboot if it is not launching as it is in K-Xploit format."

Lastly, he's also put up a contest for people to win more QJ Points on our forums. His call for excellent photoshoppery writes, "Also, i am offering 200,000 QJ forum points for the best yPaint theme! It can be anything, even based off Paint or Photoshop or something." All you have to do is visit the forum link below and post a screenshot of your theme to join. Enjoy the app, and don't forget to check the readme, alright?!

Download: yPaint v5.00 Beta
Visit: PSP Development Forums

Yongobongo, the genius behind yPaint, just released his own file browser/manager for the PSP, and it's called browsR. This one's v0.1, but man, it's packed with features! Not only can you go all out on being obsessive-compulsive about organizing files in your PSP, you can also play music too, while you're at it. Check out the following formats this baby can play:

• MP3OGG
• WAV
• UNI
• IT
• XM
• S3M
• MOD
• MTM
• STM
• DSM
• MED
• FAR
• ULT
• 669

It also enables you to view pictures with the following file extensions:

• JPG
• TGA
• PNG
• BMP - MUST be 24 bit

You can also open various files in the following formats:

• TXT
• HTM
• HTML
• Static ELF
• LUA
• LUA Package

Told ya it's loaded. But I don't think Yongobongo will stop here. He says in the QJ forums that he intends to add skin support, a copy/paste feature, and IR file transfer in future updates, so that's something to look forward to. Anyway, why don't you give this one a try? Just click on the download link below. Enjoy!

Downlaod: [browsR v0.1]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

PSP homebrew developer, Yongobongo, stopped by our forums to share to us version 4b of his creation, yPaint. This version is actually a port to firmwares using eLoader or 2.71 SE, it should also work for FW1.00, but bear in mind that this is not K-Xploited.

If you're a loyal FW1.50 user, you should stick to using yPaint v4a. For the uninitiated, this app is a drawing application for the PSP, which is perfect for people who like to dabble on some artistic activities while on the go.

yPaint, according to the dev, is an all-in-one image editor which would allow you to save and open images for editing. It features a full color selection tool, line lengths, and an in-development GUI. Now that the trip down memory lane is over and your memories are refreshed, let's jump to the new features of yPaint v4b.

New Features

• File browsing - Went from a Text-Based Opener (type the name, it opens it) to a fully featured File browser for Opening PNG files Thanks to Fuzzie 360's AWESOME LowserLIB. I have modified it to support JPG and TGA loading as well, all credit to Fuzzie!
• Multiple Format Saving Menu - Ah, this is also awesome! Press circle and a little menu comes up asking you which format to save the image as. Either TGA, JPG or PNG! Saves it to PSP/PHOTO and it tells you whether the save was successful or not
• Bug Fixes - Self explanatory

New for yPaint v0.4b

• Now compatible with all eLoader versions and 2.71 SE!
• New intro screen (better looking)

Future plans for yPaint v5

• Save As option with file name renaming support
• Circle tool
• Text Input tool
• Send pictures via IR port, or copy to memory stick

Download: [yPaint v4b]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

If you've had enough of using MS Paint on your PC using a mouse and keyboard then why not try the latest version of Yongobongo's yPaint "all in one" image editor for the PC, and try creating your own masterpieces using the PSP's analog stick. yPaint certainly looks good when you compare v4 to version 2 which we featured just 2 weeks ago and you'll certainly be impressed.

If you aren't the type of person that gets wowed by graphics, then you should check out what has been added in this version (text taken from the release description):

• File browsing - Went from a Text-Based Opener (type the name, it opens it) to a fully featured File browser for opening PNG files Thanks to Fuzzie 360's AWESOME LowserLIB. I have modified it to support JPG and TGA loading as well, all credit to Fuzzie!
• Multiple Format Saving Menu - Press circle and a little menu comes up asking you which format to save the image as. Either TGA, JPG or PNG! Saves it to PSP/PHOTO and it tells you whether the save was successful or not.
• Bug Fixes

Yongobongo found another bug soon after the release of yPaint v4, and for that reason has updated it to v4a with yet another bug fix to let you enjoy this program at it's full potential. What can you expect in the future? Yongobongo has plans to add a "Save As" option with file name renaming support, a Circle tool, a text input tool and the ability to send pictures via IR port, or copy to memory stick so stay tuned for more updates!

Download: [yPaint v0.4a]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

So you're probably familiar with Yongobongo's nifty "all in one" image editor, yPaint. Yep, that's the one that has a Macromedia Fireworks interface, as opposed to the "more normal" MS Paint look. Looks great, eh?

Anyway, if you're not familiar with it, allow me to backtrack a little. Basically, Yongobongo's yPaint is an image editor for the PSP that allows you to edit or make cool doodles in your PSP. According to the dev, "it comes with a full colour selection tool, Line Lengths, a GUI (needs to be improved)" and image saving capabilities. This should work for those who have firmware 1.50-2.71, but he promises that a "1.00/eLoader EBOOT should be up soon". Guess we better keep our eyes peeled out for updates, then.

The dev says to be on the lookout for bugs (after all, this isn't the final version yet, so be nice people). Plans for battery life display and additional functions are underway, so that' something to look forward to, right? In the meantime, check out the latest version here and do stay tuned here at QJ for more updates.

Download: [yPaint v0.3]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

If you like to mess around with paint-like programs while on the move, just to show off your artistic abilities with your PSPs analog stick, then I have something for you today. yongobongo has releases his Lua drawing application for the PSP called yPaint v2, allowing you to rival Picasso on the move with your PSP. Unlike most drawing applications for the PSP, this one has not been modelled based on the basic Microsoft Paint look. Instead, yongobongo has decided to make this application in the style of Macromedia Fireworks.

yPaint v2 has been described as an all-in-one image editor, allowing you to both save and open images for editing, as well as featuring a full colour selection tool, Line Lengths, and an in-development Graphical User Interface which yongobongo says needs to be improved. Overall, this application works quite well once you get the hang of it, although a bit of work does still need to be done in perfecting the color palette, which can be a little tricky when you want a specific color. Other than that, this application is very promising. Thanks for the tip Fuzzie360!

Download: [yPaint v2]
View: [Forum release thread]