[PSPUpdates Homebrew Contest Entry][RELEASE] PSP Hardware Alarm Suite II v2.7 bld1727

[Mr305]

Here's a new update every one hopefully is going to like!
I decided I would enter PSP UPDATES Homebrew Contest 2008 and this is the entry

Ever wanted an Alarm application that looks neat and does it’s job perfectly? Look no further, because this is it.
This is an Alarm application which utilizes the PSP's Hardware Capabilities, setting an Alarm that will wake up the PSP from either Sleep Mode or Powered Off (standby) mode. It is compatible with ALL PSP's including Slim & Light.
Since the early stages of this applications development, the main motive has been ease of use and a clean, appealing interface.

Main Features:

+ Internet Time Synchronization with NIST Time Servers

You can check Time sync'ed time check time against OFFICIAL US Government Time Here: http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java
It will match up to the second! (If you are in the Eastern Time Zone based on config_hasuite.ini)

+ Currently the only Alarm Application compatible with ALL PSP’s including PSP SLIM.
+ Sleep Mode Alarm with support for custom MP3 Audio file.
+ Power Off Mode Alarm that plays sound in XMB with support for Cutom Sound; Consumes virtually 0% POWER
+ 12/24 Hr Time Formats
+ Fully Compliant with DAY TIME PROTOCOL (RFC-867) with support for Daylight / Standard
+ More Accurate time keeping than XMB’s DNAS service, with Network Delay compensation; automatically adjusts for network delays of transmission from server.
+ Display's Hour's and Minutes remaining as the Alarm time is being set; updated in real time.
+ Alarm can be set up to 23 hours 59 minutes in future.
+ Alarm Accurate to the Second.
+ Streamlined, extremely easy to use interface.
+ Shows Seconds & Milliseconds;
+ Aligned Time Display (Constant Length).
+ Checks to make sure if an alarm was already set last time, if so, sets the alarm to that time. Reads time from ms0:/seplugins/HAPoweroffSupport.305 if it exists.

Originally Posted by Main Changelog

PSP Hardware Alarm Suite v2.7 bld 1727:

-> CORE: You can't change to Alarm set mode UNTIL you STOP the alarm
-> CORE: As Per user feedback, You can now snooze for 5 mins, once the alarm is playing.
-> INTERNAL: Changes to graphics module to accomodate changes along with other optimizations and cleanups
-> GUI: Improved exit/poweroff/sleep mode animation: Now uses 5 Random effects; Further smoothened animation -- no more choppy borders!
-> CORE: Now uses SQUARE to stop alarm; to make it more similar to Poweroff Alarm Module/
-> GUI: Changed intro.

PSP Hardware Alarm Suite II
-> CORE: Internet time synchronization added. Edit config_hasuite.ini according to your local region.
-> CORE: Power off Alarm NOW works on ALL FW's including 3.90+. (Cause: Changes made to scePower_service module since FW's 3.90+, one of the eventflag handling changed)
-> CORE: 24 Hour time system implemented as per users feedback! Keep 'em comin. You can choose between the two 12Hr/24Hr.
-> CORE: Added option to Toggle USB at any time; No more hassle of going back to XMB just for USB; Uses safe USB dismounting (no corrupt files or File System).
-> CORE: Alarm now also works in normal mode ie. even if PSP is not put to sleep or powered off (Best for PSP DOCKS / people who dedicate this application to their PSP's 24hrs).
-> CORE: In previous version, There was a 1% chance that unit woke up a minute after alarm time or not at all. Fixed. Now, 100% Probability that alarm wake up at all times.
-> CORE: Added Informative Message Dialogs for those not patient enough to read readme's carefully
-> GUI: Every Single GFX recreated from scratch and edited pixel-by-pixel.(C'mon I need a GFX artist next time!)
-> GUI: Major rework of color schemes with hand-picked colors to match the BG.
-> GUI: The colon now ticks every half-a-second.
-> GUI: Added nice subtle sounds to GUI.
-> GUI: Extensive changes to physics; now uses smooth scrolling.
-> GUI: Removed every trace of DebugText; now uses intraFont unless there's a fatal error.
-> CORE: You are now able to void(cancel) an alarm at anytime.
-> CORE: Power off Alarm time if existed in(ms0:/seplugins/Hapowersupport.305) was read but hours weren't correctly read, if hours were less than 10 ex: 09 would become 12 or 00 based on time format. Fixed.
-> CORE: Alarm, when resuming from Sleep Mode, was off by 1 second. Fixed.
-> CORE: Now, you can't set the alarm if it’s invalid; this caused abnormal behaviour in previous version.
-> CORE: As a safety feature. The minimum duration of alarm is now 2 minutes.
-> CORE: Sometimes seconds or minutes went up to or above 60. Fixed.
-> GUI: Added an Option bar at bottom since OSD is fully crowded.
-> GUI: Changed Button texts to real button images.
-> CORE: Now shows detailed version info during splash.
-> INTERAL: Massive code cleanup
-> INTERAL: Tighter (better) Memory management
-> INTERAL: Miscellaneous bug fixes
-> INTERAL: Fixed two places of String overwrite that incredibly rarely caused wrong time to be shown.
-> GUI: Home Exit Callbacks removed; you now have to use Option bar to exit.
-> MISC: New Name; New make-over.

PSP Hardware Alarm Interface v1.3 bld 359

-> Initial stable public release 06/17/2008

Poweroff Alarm Support Plugin v1.0.14

-> A MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR Blooper fixed in time check code which decided
whether to play alarm or not xD
-> Added Additional safety checks. (Minor)
-> Now plays alarm for upto alarm time minutes+2

Defining you Local Time Region for Internet Time Synchronization:



Read Config_Hasuite.ini and do changes EXACTLY as stated.

How to use:

Simply Follow the OSD.


Screens:
















Read the README's!


I would appreciate if these were filed Under Hacks & Exploits Section
DOWNLOAD
(comes with Poweroff Alarm Support plugin )


-Enjoy,
Mr305

[PSProgramer]

very nice, !!

[wicked_fable]

I've been using HAS ever since the first version came out. Basically, I am waken up from Monday-Friday using your program and so far it is really one of the best alarms there are for the PSP.

The only problem I have though is that there is no snooze button still. Is this a feature you plan to add in the future? I think if you could add this it would completely replace my real alarm clock.

Good job so far, though, and good luck with the competition.

[Vanden]

Cool so does this turn on the psp and load the app if it on sleep mode or something. I not realty sure?

[M33_User]

This is great. I am dling this now...

[wicked_fable]

Originally Posted by Vanden

Cool so does this turn on the psp and load the app if it on sleep mode or something. I not realty sure?

No, it just loads the sound of the alarm i the XMB if you use Poweroff mode. The sleep mode will make your PSP go to sleep then return from sleep mode with the application still there.

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by wicked_fable

I've been using HAS ever since the first version came out. Basically, I am waken up from Monday-Friday using your program and so far it is really one of the best alarms there are for the PSP.

The only problem I have though is that there is no snooze button still. Is this a feature you plan to add in the future? I think if you could add this it would completely replace my real alarm clock.

Good job so far, though, and good luck with the competition.

Yes, this version features Snooze 5 minutes feature. I realized the actual need of it

[joseph10444]

i cant download

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by joseph10444

i cant download

Thank you! Download Link Fixed. :scared:

ALso Uploading mirrors for those who aren't registered / logged in...

[wicked_fable]

Originally Posted by Mr305

Yes, this version features Snooze 5 minutes feature. I realized the actual need of it

Thank you so much. I can dump my alarm clock now.

[Kevyboy014]

Yeah, a really nice application... The only thing I'm wondering is how to set up a custom alarm. I saw the image, and I do own Goldwave. The only thing I'm wondering is the specifications of the file. Does it HAVE to have that 1 second silence to actually work, or is that just so that we don't have it start a second into the song? Also, must it be only 3 seconds long? I haven't been able to get anything on the XMB but what I assume to be the default alarm sound. And one more question: you said it allows for a custom Mp3 file, but in the picture, it's saved as Raw. Perhaps I'm being someone of a noob, as they say, about this, but I can't figure it out... By the way, the coolest thing would be for it to have the ability to file-browse for a mp3 file to use as the alarm, without having to USB mode re-save as Alarm, etc.

But, I do want to end off by saying that it's an extremely nice app. Very well structured... A lot better than that time baby thing, in my opinion.
-=Double Post Merge =-
Whoops.. Sorry, my bad.. I meant to mention that putting my PSP into sleep mode, rather than a power off boot into XMB results in the mp3 file playing, but at a slow rate... Sounds very weird....

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by Kevyboy014

Yeah, a really nice application... The only thing I'm wondering is how to set up a custom alarm. I saw the image, and I do own Goldwave. The only thing I'm wondering is the specifications of the file. Does it HAVE to have that 1 second silence to actually work, or is that just so that we don't have it start a second into the song? Also, must it be only 3 seconds long? I haven't been able to get anything on the XMB but what I assume to be the default alarm sound. And one more question: you said it allows for a custom Mp3 file, but in the picture, it's saved as Raw. Perhaps I'm being someone of a noob, as they say, about this, but I can't figure it out... By the way, the coolest thing would be for it to have the ability to file-browse for a mp3 file to use as the alarm, without having to USB mode re-save as Alarm, etc.

But, I do want to end off by saying that it's an extremely nice app. Very well structured... A lot better than that time baby thing, in my opinion.
-=Double Post Merge =-
Whoops.. Sorry, my bad.. I meant to mention that putting my PSP into sleep mode, rather than a power off boot into XMB results in the mp3 file playing, but at a slow rate... Sounds very weird....

Regarding MP3 -> Make sure it's 44 KHZ and not 48KHZ or anything below 44KHZ.

Also, Whats the bitrate?

[TR4G-]

my time is eastern so -5:00 hours, and daylight savings is set to YES and the time is not correct! my current time is 937 but the one here is 1046...........so ive tried fiddleing wiht the time in the INI file but i just mess it up further. then when i set it via th einternet, i am resulted with 1046 again [roughly an hour to slow]........i dont no how to fix this so its 937. someone please help me out here. thanks

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by TR4G-

my time is eastern so -5:00 hours, and daylight savings is set to YES and the time is not correct! my current time is 937 but the one here is 1046...........so ive tried fiddleing wiht the time in the INI file but i just mess it up further. then when i set it via th einternet, i am resulted with 1046 again [roughly an hour to slow]........i dont no how to fix this so its 937. someone please help me out here. thanks

Hi,
I am from eastern time zone too. (US).

I will just try using Time Sync and post you the results.

(This has been EXTENSIVELY tested for any error or miscalculations )

EDIT(Under two minute from making this POST): I just tested it. Time now is 10: 18 PM. Used Time sync; Sets time to 10:18
EDIT 2: Set time to RANDOM 1:27 AM and still works perfectly!

You can Time sync'ed time check time against OFFICIAL US Government Time Here: http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java
It will match up to the second!

[TR4G-]

does it have anything to do with the psp's internal clock? becuase myne was way offf, then i set it via the internet and then started up and it was right on.

however, when i set the alarm, the time changed drastically......and then i reset it within HA Suite via the internet and it changed again to an incorrect time.

Maybe i'm using it wrong, but when i set the alarm, what happens? is the alarm time shown in the upper corner with the current time in teh center or visa versa. either way im not sure why myne is still incorrect.

and thanks for the quick reply

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by TR4G-

does it have anything to do with the psp's internal clock? becuase myne was way offf, then i set it via the internet and then started up and it was right on.

however, when i set the alarm, the time changed drastically......and then i reset it within HA Suite via the internet and it changed again to an incorrect time.

Maybe i'm using it wrong, but when i set the alarm, what happens? is the alarm time shown in the upper corner with the current time in teh center or visa versa. either way im not sure why myne is still incorrect.

and thanks for the quick reply

First try using XMB's DNAS time sync and then try this

[TR4G-]

ok i have my psp's internal clock set and no luck. so from a lack of me describing it with words i just recorded wats happening lol. here ya go

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I AGREE

notice that when it initially starts up the time is accurate and correct [being 655 that is]

then at 1:11 into the video, i set the alarm and the time randomly changes to 3:24 PM........so then i set it via the internet and i get 11:45.......then i set an alarm and it goes back to 3 AMish.......explain?

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by TR4G-

ok i have my psp's internal clock set and no luck. so from a lack of me describing it with words i just recorded wats happening lol. here ya go

XXX.youtube.com/watch?v=BszrJY2cOL4 [sry i cant link it, because i dont have 10 posts lol :P so just replace XXX with www]

notice that when it initially starts up the time is accurate and correct [being 655 that is]

then at 1:11 into the video, i set the alarm and the time randomly changes to 3:24 PM........so then i set it via the internet and i get 11:45.......then i set an alarm and it goes back to 3 AMish.......explain?

Thanks for pointing that out!

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[TR4G-]

ah yes. sry bout that. but regardless if i run it just from teh XMB it still does the same strange shifting of time upon setting the alarm and such.

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by TR4G-

ah yes. sry bout that. but regardless if i run it just from teh XMB it still does the same strange shifting of time upon setting the alarm and such.

Try sycing at the beginning BEFORE setting alarm.

[Tested both ways AND WORKS FINE].

What's your local time now, just to check?

[TR4G-]

836 pm

EDIT, also i noticed that whenver i use the internet time updater in your program it goes automatically to 1045:45PM regardless of the actuall time. Does that help?

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by TR4G-

836 pm

EDIT, also i noticed that whenver i use the internet time updater in your program it goes automatically to 1045:45PM regardless of the actuall time. Does that help?

I said it; No irshell

Also, Test it with all plugins disabled

[Kevyboy014]

Okay... Weird... So I was getting a weird error flashing across the screen (shoot... Maybe I should've copied it down and let the creator know.. Sorry), so I re-copied everything over. Then I tried copying a un-altered song into the folder named as alarm. Everything worked fine with a sleep boot into the actual application, with the song playing at a normal rate. When I tried a power-down, and then boot into XMB mode, however, it only had the alarm noise going off, with the picture of the green clock pasted over the XMB. I'm happy about the sleep mode working, but does anyone have any ideas on the shutdown mode? I'm gonna look into a bit more and see if I can get it working...

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by Kevyboy014

Okay... Weird... So I was getting a weird error flashing across the screen (shoot... Maybe I should've copied it down and let the creator know.. Sorry), so I re-copied everything over. Then I tried copying a un-altered song into the folder named as alarm. Everything worked fine with a sleep boot into the actual application, with the song playing at a normal rate. When I tried a power-down, and then boot into XMB mode, however, it only had the alarm noise going off, with the picture of the green clock pasted over the XMB. I'm happy about the sleep mode working, but does anyone have any ideas on the shutdown mode? I'm gonna look into a bit more and see if I can get it working...

That's normal... For now, No MP3 for Power Off alarm

[Phensesame]

Ok When I Started up The alarm It says "The Game Cannot be started. The data is corrupted." Help?

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by Phensesame

Ok When I Started up The alarm It says "The Game Cannot be started. The data is corrupted." Help?

It works fine for me. Which CFW are you on?

[infinity888]

Prolly ofw. Every since Christmas a lot of noobs got psp's as Christmas gifts. There has been an epidemic of ppl saying stuff like (I tried using a app but it says game cannot be started, by the way I'm on 5.02)

Any way what version should i be useing 1727 or 1730, I have been using 1730 every thing works. But you seem to be pushing a earlier version 1727, why?

[Mr305]

Originally Posted by infinity888

Prolly ofw. Every since Christmas a lot of noobs got psp's as Christmas gifts. There has been an epidemic of ppl saying stuff like (I tried using a app but it says game cannot be started, by the way I'm on 5.02)

Any way what version should i be useing 1727 or 1730, I have been using 1730 every thing works. But you seem to be pushing a earlier version 1727, why?

I should update the sig... 1727 Package + 1730 Patch