It's been a while since developer Zx-81's last update to the PlayStation Portable homebrew text editor, PSPWrite. Fortunately, the wait is finally over as PSPWrite v1.0.5 makes its way into the PSP homebrew community. More details in our full article.

Download: PSPWrite v1.0.5 (CFW 1.5)
Download: PSPWrite v1.0.5 (CFW 3.xx)
Download: PSPWrite v1.0.5 (source code)

With the new year here to stay, Zx-81 is greeting everyone with the release of the latest version of his remote PC access application Portable VNC v1.2.7. This newest build takes care of some minor bugs noted with Custom Firmware 3.x and the IR keyboard that works with the app.

Read the changelog since our previous coverage of the app in the full article!

Download: Portable VNC v1.2.7 FW 1.5
Download: Portable VNC v1.2.7 FW 3.x
Download: Portable VNC v1.2.7 source

Just in time for the holidays, folks. Word on the QJ.NET PSP Development forums is that work on the unofficial piKey v0.4 plugin is almost done. There's already a pre-release of the plugin in circulation, though you'll want to hear about its important details in the full article.

Homebrew developers Cleanser23, Angelo, Lunix, Hells Plumber, Wakaru, and Joseph have teamed up to create a new piKey build with permission from Fanjita. The new program aims to address bugs in version 0.3 of the program, and to "finally" make it compatible with 3.71 M33.

The new program, called "Unofficial piKey 0.4" is still currently in the works and the team is looking for ideas and assistance in terms of programming. In their words, they need help with "simple tasks that only require a good knowledge of C and to be set up in a dev environment." Here are their notes:

We've done the following so far:

• Fixed the 'x' button issue, not 'x' shows as the correct one, not the multiplication one.
• Added new, improved and cleaner keymaps (added Targus and Palm) and have created our own custom Targus CTRLMap.txt
• Found and created a small portal for the release. (Existing PSP Windows Portal and a created EBuddy one)
• Made the installer better and cleaner.
• Added 100% working Targus, Palm and Hama maps! (Hama driver I believe is still a bit funny Undecided)
• Made a Targus expansion pack with a working Keymap and user friendly CTRLMap.

What we are working on:

• Add key repeats for the Targus keyboard so you can hold down a key and it'll autotype instead of tapping it many times. (almost done.. pointless agreeing to sign up for this job)
• Add a function so you don't have to press the 'select' key to have to correct character input. This will make the release perfect.
• Add a function so a message is displayed when CAPS/Num/Scroll is on. (almost done.. pointless agreeing to sign up for this job)
• Finally... make it compatible with 3.71 M33

Head over to the forum thread to know the full details of the program in development. And just in case you do want to share you coding talents to the UPK Team, then by all means...

Visit: QJ.net PSP Development Forum Thread

Sony PSP homebrew developer Zx-81 has released yet another nifty PSP homebrew application. It's called PSPWrite version 1.0.1, and as the name suggests, this is a simple text editor which is easier to use than Notepad.

zx-81's PSPWrite version 1.0.1 allows users to edit even large text files in both dos and unix mode, using iso8859-1 (8bits) characters encoding. All iso8859-1 characters are present in the "Danzeff like" virtual keyboard.

What's more, PSPWrite has IR Keyboard support. It's based on the work of Harald Fielker who authored the PSP IR Keyboard Library with a new patch from Craig to support Sprint PCS IR keyboard. PSPWrite version 1.0.1 was developed on linux for Firmware 1.5 and 3.40-OE. It was  tested using a Targus Universal IR Wireless keyboard.

Everything else that you'll need to know about PSPWrite version 1.0.1 can be found in the readme, so don't forget to check it out. Sources are included in case you want to have a look at them. Download these three files and enjoy typing away!

Download: PSPWrite v1.0.1 FW 3x
Download: PSPWrite v1.0.1 FW15
Download: PSPWrite v1.0.1 (source)
Visit: QJ.Net PSP Development Forums

Homebrew developer zx-81 just rolled out a new build of pet application PSPSSH over at QJ.NET PSP Development Forum bringing it up to version 1.0.9.

For the uninitiated, before we proceed, PSPSSH is a SSH2 client for the PlayStation Portable based from Matt Johnston's server and client Dropbear v0.48.1. With this program, users are given remote access to their SSH-enabled PC units.

This allows them to enter commands and run scripts from the handheld as if they're exactly right in front of their personal computers. We listed down the changelog for this version provided by zx-81:

• Add iso8859-1 characters support in vt100 emulation
• Add word.txt file to paste words in vt100 console (words in this file can be written using UTF8/unicode)
• All text fonts are now compatible with iso8859-1 characters
• Add all iso8859-1 characters in Danzeff virtual keyboard
• Bug fix in IR keyboard .ini files with UTF8 specification (for example mapping string such as "u+c3a0" didn't work properly)
• New Targus mapping with French characters mapped from ALT 1 up to ALT - (see targus-include.ini file for more details)

Please refer to the Readme.txt file included in the download before installing and running the client on your PSP units to avoid any problems. The download package below includes builds compatible with FW 1.5, CFW 3.xx OE, as well as the source code.

Download: PSPSSH v1.0.9 (latin1)
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

Homebrew developer zx-81 dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development forum a while ago and release a new application called PSPIRC. Just like the name suggests, this program is a basic Internet Relay Chat client for the Sony PlayStation Portable. It was based from Danzel's IRC engine and zx-81's very own PSPSSH.

Furthermore, the IR keyboard support of the client was based on the work of another coder Harald Fielker. The keyboard support was tested using a Targus Universal IR Wireless keyboard. This is just the first public release of PSPIRC v1.0.1 and here are its current features:

• IR keyboard support
• Danzeff virtual keyboard for all text input
• Profiles to store Login/IRC servers data
• Save log files
• etc...

The download package below includes separate builds for PSP FW 1.5 as well as CFW 3.xx OE. A source code has also been included for those who want to improve the program. Take note that both builds come with a Readme file which include pertinent information and installation guidelines.

Download: PSPIRC v1.0.1
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

 

PSP homebrew developer Zx-81 dropped by the QJ.Net Forums earlier to let us in on a new version he's got ready for Portable VNC - the application that allows PSP owners to access their PC via their portable console's Wi-Fi connectivity.

The latest updates for the app's version 1.2.6 are designed to polish up the wireless keyboard support (tested on a Targus Wireless keyboard) that Zx-81 had added to Portable VNC's previous version (v 1.2.5):

• Add new useful keys to the danzeff keyboard such as Win, Alt-tab, etc ...
• All keys of the virtual keyboard are now really working !
• (many keys were not usable in the previous version)
• Support more keys with the IR-keyboard
  

In case you're wondering who put this application's major components together, Harald Fielker was the original author of the PSP IR keyboard Library, while the Virtual Keyboard is based on the Danzel code. PSP VNC was originally written by NHD from TeamXos, and was based on the PalmOS VNC client.

Installation instructions and usage details should be available in the file bundle's readme. Or, you can also opt to visit Zx-81's release thread over at our QJ.Net Forums. There a three files for download: One for PSP firmware 1.5, custom firmware 3.x, and PSP VNC v1.2.6's source codes.

Download: Portable VNC v1.2.6 (fw 1.5)
Download: Portable VNC v1.2.6 (fw 3.x)
Download: Portable VNC v1.2.6 (source codes)
Visit: ZX-81's Homebrew Releases at the QJ.Net PSP Development Forums

  

Homebrew application AFKIM has really gone through a lot of changes. For those of you who are hearing about this for the first time, the application originally belongs to Denzel and its purpose is to let users send instant messages using the PSP. Speaking of changes, the last version came from Zx-81 with an improved IR keyboard handler.

Today, homebrew developer cubiCPixel dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development forum and released his own take on AFKIM v3.2.1. According to the developer, nothing really was changed except for the redesigned graphics to match MSN Live's look and the addition of a new Eboot.

Aside from the already mentioned, cubiCPixel also added a seplugins folder containing the plugin "irsmp3.prx". This one adds the following functionalities:

• Works perfect with 3.40oe in AFKIM (and other homebrew for that matter);
• Targus keyboard still compatible;
• You get to lower the CPU speed with it and listen to music while chatting;
• Runs smoothly at 110 MHz, saves lots of battery;
• Internet connection is stable, psp gets less hot;
• On screen display of music fits ok in the menus.

Take note that to be able to use this one, you will be needing the FW 3.XX build of AFKIM v3.2.1. Also, cubiCPixel's creation comes with an extensive Readme file so don't forget to browse through that one first before installing this on your PlayStation Portable unit.

Download: AFKIM v3.2.1 Live Skin with MP3 support
Download: AFKIM v3.2.1 (FW 3.xx)
Visit: QJ PSP Development forum

The PSPoste email client application by homebrew trio David Cummings, Ben Biron and Sajeeth Cherian has just received a new update, courtesy of fellow developer Zx-81.

The author just dropped by the QJ.NET earlier to let the community know that PSPoste Beta 6.1 now carries full IR keyboard support, being successfully tested on a Targus Universal IR Wireless keyboard. Zx-81 credits the original PSP IR Keyboard Library to Harald Fielker.

Guys interested in trying out this updated homebrew are advised to check out the the file bundle's readme (README-IRKBD.TXT), or Zx-81's homebrew thread here at the QJ.NET Forums for further details. There are three files available for download: PSPoste for FW 1.5, for custom fw 3.xx, and PSPoste's source code.

Download: PSPoste Beta 6.1 with Full IR Keyboard support (1.5)
Download: PSPoste Beta 6.1 with Full IR Keyboard support (3.xx)
Download: PSPoste Beta 6.1 with Full IR Keyboard support (Source Code)
Visit: Zx-81's Homebrew Releases thread at the QJ.NET Forums