[Release] LuaPlayer Euphoria V6 - TV Out Support + Fixes Galore

[Zack_PSP]

So here it is LuaPlayer Euphoria V6.

It's been a while since I released V5 and a lot has changed, despite me project hopping as usual.

What didn't make it into this version :

• PC Version (coming soon I promise)
• Source code (will be released in time)
• Any other crazy stuff I may have said

What did make it :

I may come under fire for some of these decisions but I feel it's the way forward (if there is enough objection I can put them back)

* Ir, Sio and Font functions removed. (first two are redundant and the font Function is just too slow for practical usage.) IntraFont is standard now, and there is a ttf to pgf gui converter included with the download (located in the tools folder) . Bitmap font support will be added later.

* Usb connection bug is fixed.

* LPE no longer uses the boot.lua and system/system.lua set up. It now automatically loads "index.lua" from the root directory. So you don't have to include the System folder anymore. Your main/starting script must be named "index.lua" however.

* TV Out support.
Requires no functions/code to be added by you. Just set your PSP to output to your TV (under system settings) then when you launch your script it will automatically output to the tv.

* Quit via home button now actually exits to the xmb rather than crash your psp (as far as I can tell.... tested with a few scripts).

* Eboot size reduced significantly. From 1.7mb to 1.5mb.

* Error messages greatly improved. Now shows the function that caused the error message and the required arguments for the function.

* Various code cleanups across the board.

* A few of the samples from the original LuaPlayer have been converted to LuaPlayer Euphoria. You will find those along with a few new samples/example (code) in the samples folder.

* New eboot art. Derived from digitalBlasphemy preview sample. Using pixelMator. This will be the eboot art from now on. I have actually saved and made
a backup of the editable image file this time (lol).

New Functions/Function Changes :

* Controls.read() -- Will check for input and the FPS will be locked to 60fps.

* Controls.readPeek() -- Will check for input and the FPS will be uncapped.

* System.draw() -- Initializes the GU for rendering. Must be called before any blitting/drawing to the screen. (And in a loop)

* System.endDraw() -- End's the GU and syncs. Must be called at the end of any blitting/drawing to the screen. (And in a loop)

The above functions have replaced both System.startGu() and System.endGu(). Why? Simpler names, easier to remember and less confusing.

* screen:slowClear() -- If your having problems with the screen not clearing correctly and cannot fix it ( using the standard screen:clear() ), I suggest you use this. (Note : It is slower than
using the standard screen:clear() so only use if there is no alternative)

So that's it. Loads of stuff to come, a decent changelog there and hopefully a much more stable release.

Please drop by and post your opinions, bugs, thoughts or feedback here : LuaPlayer Euphoria - Official Forum (the official LuaPlayer Euphoria Forum)

Download Here : LuaPlayer Euphoria V6 Download

[homemister91]

Nice work. Love the TV out function!

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by homemister91

Nice work. Love the TV out function!

Thanks man Still has a long way to go before being as feature packed as HM though

[homemister91]

Good luck mate, I have just released the source for LPHMv3. I hope it can be useful for you

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by homemister91

Good luck mate, I have just released the source for LPHMv3. I hope it can be useful for you

Thanks The vpfu math will for sure. Becuase to be honest I have no idea whatsoever on how to implement it. If I use any part of HM I will give credit where credit is due

Best of luck to ya mate

[Mr_Shizzy]

Thanks Zack !!
This is a fantastic update.

Gonna play with this.
Any plans to add vlf lib to Euphoria ?

[dan369]

Originally Posted by Mr_Shizzy

Thanks Zack !!
This is a fantastic update.

Gonna play with this.
Any plans to add vlf lib to Euphoria ?

Really thats up to the dev of VLF to decide. screen:slowClear(), whats the differences between this & screen:clear()? Apart from performance.

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by dan369

Really thats up to the dev of VLF to decide. screen:slowClear(), whats the differences between this & screen:clear()? Apart from performance.

It waits for the Gu to finish & sync

[Mr_Shizzy]

Originally Posted by dan369

Really thats up to the dev of VLF to decide.

Well DaRk_AleX is the dev of vlf lib.
Zack is the dev of LuaPlayer Euphoria, so that's why I'm asking him

vlf lib is open src, and I see someone has already made it compatible with PGE lua... Would be nice if Zack added it to Euphoria...

[mootjeuh]

vlf lib is open source?? I never knew that! do you know where I can get it ?

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by Mr_Shizzy

Well DaRk_AleX is the dev of vlf lib.
Zack is the dev of LuaPlayer Euphoria, so that's why I'm asking him

vlf lib is open src, and I see someone has already made it compatible with PGE lua... Would be nice if Zack added it to Euphoria...

Can't see why not

If someone links me to the source code I will have a look into it

[mootjeuh]

but you don't need the source code if you want to implement it, you can just re-arrabge the functions in a way they fit you best.

anyway, i would also like to have a link to the source code

[Mr_Shizzy]

Since Dark-alex.org is shut down, it was a little hard to find again, but here it is:
VLF Library 1.0 - DCEmu Forums:: The Homebrew & Gaming Network ::

And here is a look at LXD's vlf lib for PGE, if that is helpful:
[RELEASE]LUA VLF lib v0.3


Thanks for looking into it Zack

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by mootjeuh

but you don't need the source code if you want to implement it, you can just re-arrabge the functions in a way they fit you best.

anyway, i would also like to have a link to the source code

I wasn't aware that it was in lua. I thought it was a C library someone created, hence why I asked.

[mootjeuh]

there is a C library, made by dark-alex, then, lua developer LXD made a port of it to the pge.lua
I thought that the original library was open source, that's why I asked for a link.



EDIT: yay!! I just realised the edit button is back!! I'm so happy

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by mootjeuh

there is a C library, made by dark-alex, then, lua developer LXD made a port of it to the pge.lua
I thought that the original library was open source, that's why I asked for a link.



EDIT: yay!! I just realised the edit button is back!! I'm so happy

Thanks for that info. I didn't realize that. The C library by dark-alex would be the one I need of course

[Mr_Shizzy]

Originally Posted by Zack_PSP

Thanks for that info. I didn't realize that. The C library by dark-alex would be the one I need of course

Originally Posted by Mr_Shizzy

Since Dark-alex.org is shut down, it was a little hard to find again, but here it is:
VLF Library 1.0 - DCEmu Forums:: The Homebrew & Gaming Network ::

And here is a look at LXD's vlf lib for PGE, if that is helpful:
[RELEASE]LUA VLF lib v0.3


Thanks for looking into it Zack

Did you not see my above post ??

[The Underminer]

retroemu seems to be down...
What is the home of LP Euphoria now? Where to check for the newest developments?

As always; Id like to know what the status is on streaming mp3's....

Seems like a nice set of updates, especially the tv out and the home>exit fix ofcourse.

[dan369]

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Zack changed a few things around

[Zack_PSP]

Originally Posted by Mr_Shizzy

Did you not see my above post ??

I did, I was posting that for the other guys benefit