LuaLinker v0.2 preview

[modsyn]

hi all, i've been working on LuaLinker some more. this version is the
fastest yet, and easiest to use.

for those of you who have 1.5 firmware and don't know what LuaLinker is:

LuaLinker v0.2 - Remote file grabber for the PSP by modsyn
This program allows you to grab files from the internet
from a list of websites you save on your memory stick.

new features (for preview):
Increased speed!! Now downloads are much much faster.
Added in-program menu
Added keyboard input (TTLDE style) for adding bookmarks from the program
Added "follow links" mode so you can use a link from an online site like a bookmark
Cleaner/optimized code

upcoming for full release:
A prettier skin from WraithLord (who does most graphics work for my apps)
Selectable input methods ( TTLDE/psprint/OSK )

*just a reminder that you can queue up songs (or links) by hitting
the right button at the download selection screen. to unmark a
selection, just hit left while it's selected. selected links are
indented so they are clearly visible
**


[from previous version]
Everything is completely customizable. You can:
Use your own bookmarks (bookmarks.inf)
Define your own file extensions list (type.inf)
Choose where to save the files you download (dirs.inf)

The future?
Possible to allow following links (maybe a VERY primitive
text-based web browser)

much of this code was borrowed. here is the credits
Elxx - modified graphicsPrint()
LuMo - str_explode/implode
ema - Button (pad) control
[your name here] - if i forgot someone, oops...

thanks to p4ch3c0 and LordCthulu for the handy-dandy advice
on domain resolving!

a neat trick (for psp-to-psp file sharing) is have someone start up
the psp web server (psphttpd v5) and you can use their IP address
as a bookmark. with this, you can download any file from their
memory stick.

screenshots:











and download here

please enjoy and leave feedback, thanks.

modsyn

[greg]

or download here:
http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/246

thanks modsyn :)

[TALL_GUY]

good job modsyn, you included the stuff i suggested a while ago.

how were you able to get that huge speed boost, i thought that the wifi restricted the speed?

i might be getting a router this weekend so ill finally be able to use these cool things you make :mrgreen:

[modsyn]

it was silly, really. originally i was using the new fontPrint function in LUA.
just by changing it to normal "print()" let it spend more of the download
loop actually downloading. i guess before it was spending CPU cycles trying
to draw the freetype font to the screen.

i'm looking into using coroutines (LUA's version of threads, i think) so
maybe i can go back to pretty printing and keep the same speed.

[TALL_GUY]

its wierd that plain old font would slow downloads by that much, i never would've thought of that.





what is this "adjust socket buffer" option from this last image, what does it do?

[modsyn]

that controls how many times the psp will receive data from the socket
before it writes it out to the file. it doesn't really make too much of a
difference, but it seems like somewhere between 67-90 works the best.

i'm looking forward to seeing the finalized skins from WraithLord.
he's shown me some early stuff, and it's pretty neat looking.

[Patricko]

Great Work !

Too bad I cant connect anywhere to interent from my PSP :(

[TALL_GUY]

oh goody :mrgreen: skins are allways cool, they add that professional look and feel that makes teh application just that much better.

[killaj]

i gotta try this now. i can follow links, too. i think i'll like this

[modsyn]

i just implemented a basic (and working!!) page reader, so you can use
this for reading some web pages. i'm trying to figure out the best
way to display the information. after careful consideration i have decided
not to try to write a web browser. the task is just too large for me alone.

but, with this page 'viewer' you can read the text and see the urls for
links/images/etc. it's kind of neat.

here's an example view of a page ( music.for-robots.com )



i'll post the update once i work out the kinks.
cheers,
modsyn