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Written by Ahman
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Wednesday, 25 March 2009 12:02 |
This release is for PSP Slim & Lite only. It introduces an Advanced Multi-tasking feature which allows you to run 2 applications simultaneously and switch between them with a hot key. Of course, you can still multi-task these 2 apps together with iR Shell build-in functions.
Video preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHFOk90WZxc
Usage Notes:
1) Before you can use the Advanced Multi-tasking, you'll need to enable the option "Slim Advanced Multi-tasking" under iR Configurator.
2) You can load 2 Applications to the 2 memory slots in the Slim. Slot 1 is the usual memory area for loading applications (the lower 32MB RAM); while slot 2 is the new memory area (the upper 32MB RAM only available on Slim).
3) By default, the 1st app will be loaded in slot 1, and the 2nd app will load in slot 2 automatically. To force the 1st app to load in slot 2, hold Left-Trigger while lauching an application under the confirmation popup window.
4) The typical app switch toggle "L-Trigger + Select" or the alternate key "Vol Up + Select" will allow you to toggle between the 2 apps and iR Shell. New key combos "L-Trigger + Note" or "Vol Up + Note" will allow you to switch between the 2 apps without going back to iR Shell screen. Pls note pressing the Note button alone (without L-Trigger) will act as the screen capture button. The alternate Vol Up combo keys perform exactly the same as L-Trigger key and is provided as an alternative.
5) Normally, when you exit 1 of the 2 apps, it will cause the PSP to reboot, meaning you'll also lose the other running app. This can be resolved by adding unloading support into the application itself. However, this will require modification of the app to perform resource cleanup and self-unloading upon exit. All iR Shell bundled plugins have been enhanced to support unloading, such that they can be terminated without affecting the other running app. To exit these plugins gracefully, use the exit function build into the app itself. For example, to exit bookr, press START and choose Exit menu item. iR Shell disables the standard Home exit menu while 2 apps are running. To exit both apps together, use "Home + Square" instead.
Compatibility Notes:
- Not all apps can be loaded to Slot 2. There're two types of program binary format for PSP, static ELF and relocatable PRX. Static ELF uses fix memory address and can't be relocated. Hence, they will only work when loading in slot 1. If you try to load a static ELF in slot 2, you'll get an error code "0x800200D9". PRX can be loaded in either slot 1 or 2. To convert a homebrew from ELF to PRX, you'll need to re-compile it with BUILD_PRX=1 and set the heap size with PSP_HEAP_SIZE_KB(-800) in the source file. Most static ELF homebrews can be converted to relocatable PRX simply by recompilation.
- There is a limitation on the PSP AVC hardware decoder which is for video playback. It cannot be accessed by more than 1 application; which means you can't have 2 applcations running together if both of them access the AVC hardware decoder.
- The bundled plugins should be able to coexist with most other apps; with the exception of the PPA plugin which can only coexist with another app which doesn't use the AVC hardware decoder.
- You can't have both slots loading UMD/ISOs, due to there is only 1 physical UMD drive and ISOs are simply emulating the UMD.
- PS1 games take exclusive use on the audio hardware. As a result, it will be incompatible with other apps that use audio.
- The launch XMB function may not be stable for most commercial games due to resource conflicts. However, it should be pretty compatible with most homebrews. On the other hand, the Sony Web Browser should work with most commercial games & homebrews. To browse Internet while running another app, you can use the iR Shell bundled htmlviewer which is the Sony Web browser.
- If an app is built with PSP_LARGE_MEMORY flag and you're trying to load it in slot 1 (first app), it will use all Slim memory and you won't be able to load a 2nd app. To allow it to co-exist with other apps, you'll need to load it in slot 2.
- This will probably be incompatible with DA's LEDA if you're trying to run 2 apps requring 2 different kernels.
- This Advanced Multi-tasking feature is incompatible with Interlaced TV Out for slim due to insufficient memory. Progressive TV Out should work fine.
- If you get an error "0x800200D9" while loading an app to slot 2, it's a static ELF and you'll need to load it in slot 1. That is, reverse the order of the 2 applications you're loading.
Additional Note:
- The bundled bookr plugin is based on the original v0.71. If you want to use the recent v0.81 mod by Nguyen Chi Tam, you can download it from www.ishell.org forum.
- You can find most of the plugin source code in www.irshell.org plugin forum. If you want to add unloading support to a homebrew, you can refer to these samples.
Special thanks to:
- Dark_AleX for the M33 custom firmwares and his assistance during iR Shell development.
- Tyranid and other developers in ps2dev.org for creating the pspsdk.
- F34R, Osgeld, StoneCut and other moderators who keep irshell.org running and providing technical support to the community.
- All iR Shell beta testers, donators, skins & plugin contributors.
Credits:
- M33 Custom firmware & popsloader are developed by Dark_AleX/M33.
- remotejoy & usbhostfs are developed by Tyranid.
- iR Shell bundled skins & plugins are developed by their corresponding authors.
- iR Shell Manual & FAQs are written by StoneCut.
Paypal Donation Link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=
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Download Links:
http://rapidshare.de/files/46329511/pspirshell50.zip.html
http://www.sendspace.com/file/od5ri0
Installation Instructions:
- This is a complete installation. You'll need to delete your existing /IRSHELL folder and copy this one over. |
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Written by Stonecut
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009 12:45 |
| | | Hey there !
As most of you will have noticed, the iR Shell 3.9 User Guide is missing some chapters. Mostly about stuff that has been added to iR Shell since v3.9 but there are also some details that have changed since then. Previously, I wrote all documentation for iR Shell but I simply don't have the time with my new job anymore.
So - right now, I'm looking for volunteers to help us get the iR Shell User Guide up-to-date. If you can write a new chapter or revise a tutorial we already have (for example, the iR Learning feature) then please do so and submit it to us. You can use this thread for replies.
I will try to work out some sort of reward for those that spend time on this and work on good additions for the User Guide - but this shouldn't be your reason to work on it. It's a *possible* bonus you *may* get.
Here are some things that come to my mind:
* iR Learning feature
* PSP Slim TV-Out support needs detailed
* LeDa Support in newer releases
* ...
That's what I can think of right now. If you know stuff I have forgotten please also let me know here. |
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Written by F34R
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Friday, 13 March 2009 05:45 |
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This is another minor update for bug fixing and introducing support to Dark_AleX's LEDA. The advancded multi-tasking feature is now in beta testing and will be released when it's ready. I got emails from various people asking if there is any way to join the iR Shell beta testing. I'll make an official announcement here. For donators who donate US$15 or more, you will receive an invite email to the private forum which you can download iR Shell SE releases (Special Editions / Betas) and also obtain technical support.
New Features: - Added support to Dark_AleX's LEDA. Pls note iR Shell only supports LEDA version 0.2. To enable LEDA support within iR Shell, enable the option "Legacy Homebrew Support via DA's LEDA" under iR Configurator.
- Increase remotejoy framerate to around 30 FPS while running PS1 games.
Bug Fixes: - Fixed most game audio stuttering while mp3 is playing.
- Fixed PPA plugin crashing with nethostfs/usbhostfs access.
Special thanks to: - Dark_AleX for the M33 custom firmwares and his assistance during iR Shell development.
- Tyranid and other developers in ps2dev.org for creating the pspsdk.
- F34R, Osgeld, StoneCut and other moderators who keep irshell.org running and providing technical support to the community.
- All iR Shell beta testers, donators, skins & plugin contributors.
Credits: - M33 Custom firmware & popsloader are developed by Dark_AleX/M33.
- remotejoy & usbhostfs are developed by Tyranid.
- iR Shell bundled skins & plugins are developed by their corresponding authors.
- iR Shell Manual & FAQs are written by StoneCut. Paypal Donation Link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=
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Download Links: http://rapidshare.de/files/46057904/pspirshell492.zip.html
http://www.sendspace.com/file/d66l88
Installation Instructions: - This is an update, unzip and merge to your previous 4.9 or 4.91 release. Discussion: http://www.irshell.org/site/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=2&func=view&id=16130&catid=10 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 March 2009 05:50 )
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Written by osgeld
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Friday, 27 February 2009 21:09 |
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added Submit Fonts sub forum to the submit skins section added Advanced Multitasking Nethost USBhost and Remotejoy Skins and Fonts Remote control functionality and capture sub forums to the "guides and tutorials" section to help un cluster that forum moved alot around to the above subforums expect the following this weekend expansion of the downloads section, to remove unused catagories and make it easier to navigate + new sections like "fonts" removal of the FAQ link in the main menu block, which has nothing in it move psp, ps3, 360, and pc gaming forums under the general gaming forum update the documentation and remove the search box from the forum, since its borked anyways and replace the global site search link in the main menu with a global site search box Thanks -- Sysbot Osgeld questions? comments? post here |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 February 2009 21:38 )
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A new iR Shell is coming... |
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Written by osgeld
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Thursday, 26 February 2009 11:17 |
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See the youtube video for details on the new Advanced Multi-tasking feature. This is for slim only and is currently in aplha stage. It will still be a while before it goes public.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHFOk90WZxc forum thread http://irshell.org/site/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=2&func=view&catid=10&id=15917#15917 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 February 2009 11:19 )
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