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**pasky13** · 02-12-2007, 04:49 AM

First question...

Who do I need to contact to gain access to posting threads in the PSP developer forum?

As for the topic, since I can't ask in the developer forum....Is there a specific hardware device ID (HID) for the PSP when it is connected to the PC? Does it differ among versions of the PSP? Best way to detect if a PSP is connected via USB on a windows PC besides doing logical checks on the folder structure? Thanks.

**coolguy5678** · 02-12-2007, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Who do I need to contact to gain access to posting threads in the PSP developer forum?

You need developer status, which is really hard to get...

**the undead** · 02-12-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by coolguy5678

You need developer status, which is really hard to get...

i know lots of people who have gotten dev status and they didnt deserve it..

**Fanjita** · 02-12-2007, 07:47 AM

At the risk of being on-topic for a moment...

There are 4 possible HIDs for the PSP's USB hardware, only one of them is normally used (although I believe psplink lets you choose alternate IDs).

Some TA-082+ PSPs that were downgraded with an early downgrader may also use a different ID.

Some search on forums.ps2dev.org should turn up relevant threads with info about the 2 items above.

In practice, I've found that detecting the PSP-specific folder structure on the filesystem (e.g. /psp/game, /psp/photo) is sufficient, and a lot easier.

Write access to the Developer Dungeon is reserved for those who have proven reasonable development skills via a released application, and is assigned at the discretion of the forum admins. If you've released something that you think demonstrates a better contribution to the scene than a standard copy of a tutorial "Hello World", you can try sending a PM to FrozenIpaq.

**pasky13** · 02-12-2007, 08:52 AM

Does it need to be specifically on the PSP? I have written and I am continuing to update this: http://pspupdates.qj.net/index.php?pg=49&aid=82391 . I'm not trying to force my way into the forum, I just figured that the developer forum was the proper play to ask such a thing.

Thanks.

02-12-2007, 04:49 AM	#1
pasky13 Developer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 43 Trader Feedback: 0	Question about detecting the PSP via USB... First question... Who do I need to contact to gain access to posting threads in the PSP developer forum? As for the topic, since I can't ask in the developer forum....Is there a specific hardware device ID (HID) for the PSP when it is connected to the PC? Does it differ among versions of the PSP? Best way to detect if a PSP is connected via USB on a windows PC besides doing logical checks on the folder structure? Thanks. __________________ I think, therefore I am not Barry Burton.

02-12-2007, 07:47 AM	#4
Fanjita Muppet Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 2,388 Trader Feedback: 0	At the risk of being on-topic for a moment... There are 4 possible HIDs for the PSP's USB hardware, only one of them is normally used (although I believe psplink lets you choose alternate IDs). Some TA-082+ PSPs that were downgraded with an early downgrader may also use a different ID. Some search on forums.ps2dev.org should turn up relevant threads with info about the 2 items above. In practice, I've found that detecting the PSP-specific folder structure on the filesystem (e.g. /psp/game, /psp/photo) is sufficient, and a lot easier. Write access to the Developer Dungeon is reserved for those who have proven reasonable development skills via a released application, and is assigned at the discretion of the forum admins. If you've released something that you think demonstrates a better contribution to the scene than a standard copy of a tutorial "Hello World", you can try sending a PM to FrozenIpaq. __________________ Using firmware v2.00-v3.50? Open up a whole world of homebrew here The PSP Homebrew Database needs YOU! Your ISP may be illegally wiretapping all your web activity. Stop Phorm Now! Visiting the Edinburgh Festivals? Get practical advice from experts.

02-12-2007, 08:52 AM	#5
pasky13 Developer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 43 Trader Feedback: 0	Does it need to be specifically on the PSP? I have written and I am continuing to update this: http://pspupdates.qj.net/index.php?pg=49&aid=82391 . I'm not trying to force my way into the forum, I just figured that the developer forum was the proper play to ask such a thing. Thanks. __________________ I think, therefore I am not Barry Burton.

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