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Hello deniska, before anything I want darte thanks for your wonderful application. I am Spanish and not to be spoken English, this is translated by Babelfish.

That would be interesting that you added a utility to him to your application:

- opening of maps according to scale of the collection of maps. It is to say that I have two maps, one for example is all Spain and another Madrid. I am leading with my car and the program has open the map of Spain (scale greater than the one of Madrid) and when I approach Madrid the program me would have to open the one of Madrid (scale smaller than the map of Spain).

I believe that this utility would be very useful for a future.

Thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by trovador

Hello deniska, before anything I want darte thanks for your wonderful application. I am Spanish and not to be spoken English, this is translated by Babelfish.

That would be interesting that you added a utility to him to your application:

- opening of maps according to scale of the collection of maps. It is to say that I have two maps, one for example is all Spain and another Madrid. I am leading with my car and the program has open the map of Spain (scale greater than the one of Madrid) and when I approach Madrid the program me would have to open the one of Madrid (scale smaller than the map of Spain).

I believe that this utility would be very useful for a future.

Thank you very much.

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That's pretty good and quite doable... It's all about priorities than...

Here is the most recent source, since some people requested it..

Awesome!!!
I made a link from the unofficial thread to here so others can follow along with the official version

Deniska - MIB.42 (and others) - thanks for the incredible work you put into this.
You guys are the best
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Hello MIB.42. I am Spanish and not to be spoken English, this is translated by Babelfish.

I am grateful that you have been interested for my request, I would like that you together with deniska as soon as possible you were having this one usefulness in the application.

A way of doing it would be with a variable in the "config.txt" who was saying to him to the program that should open the map according to the position that you are and it he climbs.
An example would be: I have three maps
- Spain (that of major scale)
- Community of Madrid (minor scale that Spain)
- Madrid (that of minor scale)

Example 1: The Gps marks a coordinate that corresponds to all three planes that I have. Then the program would show the map of Madrid to myself.
Example 2: the gps gives me a coordinate that is inside Community of Madrid and Spain, but it he is out of Madrid. The program would open myself the map of Community of Madrid.

I would like that in the opening map, the statistics, times, etc not reseteasen.

Is it possible to use the yahoo maps for creating the map? Because the google maps tool doesn't have Romania :mad:

ps: and where can i find the tool , because the site version of yahoo doesn't allow saving the map ! Thank u in advance!

Just want to add something on what Trovador have said about having two maps.
Let's say you downloaded a direction from GMDL from New york to New Jersey, but have two separate maps (New York and New Jersey)... It would be nice if mapthis would be able to switch maps as you are following the direction.

hi there-
Here is something that appears to work - placed on top:
void speedThrottle (long testme) {
if (testme>5000) {
testme/=1000;
} else {testme/=100;}

sceKernelDcacheWritebackInvalidateAll();
sceKernelDelayThread(testme);
}

then I did a search/replace-
Search - sceKernelDelayThread(
Replace - speedThrottle(
in the main code and it seems to accelerate the flow a lot.....and less hanging
I also tossed this in UTILS.C in every section that does a read/seek...right before the RETURN.

Guessing that the sceKernelDelayThread waits too long for something to be done and could cause a hang if too much is going on.
It's like an immediate FLUSH with a reduced DELAY....

Also tossed this in at the bottom (2nd from bottom if(gpsOn)):

if (!waypoint && !rotatemap && poiname==1) {
for (j=attractions_count()-1; j>=0; j--) {
if (attractions[j]!=NULL && abs(attractions[j]->x-mapx)<PSP_WIDTH*zm && abs(attractions[j]->y-mapy) < PSP_HEIGHT*zm) {
draw_string(attractions[j]->name,(attractions[j]->x/zm-attr_width/4-mapx/zm)+PSP_WIDTH/2-((strlen(attractions[j]->name)/2)*8),(attractions[j]->y/zm-attr_width/4-mapy/zm)+PSP_WIDTH/2-85);
}
}
}
*It place the name of the PIO right underneath the icon when driving ..kinda the HEADS UP thing
*pioname is a toggle 0/1 1if you want to show it - can clutter up screen if too many pio close together
*doesnt work on map up mode - the "spinning" needs some work for the words not to be off the target

atari800: do you have a file with all your changes in it? (Complete src directory basically.) Then I can diff it with the original MapThis version, and choose which changes I want in my own version :)

hey just curious... when is .5 going to be released? just anxious :D

Hmm Deniska said 1,5 weeks ago that it'll ready in a week. So i'm expecting it soon. Deniska hasn't got all the time of the world haha.

Hi just found about this whole psp gps just interested if anyone has any feed back from the maps in australia???

this is a pretty killer app.
the earlyer version's where great but really lacked that nice finishing that we aer starting to see! very cool interface etc, starting to get the most out of the (well n my case) PSP-290 cause of the ability to lower the clock frequincy down to the 111Mhz.

But yea nice stuff guys this prog is growing on me more and more.. its jsut a pitty Google dont suport New Zealand mapswith there GEOdata... that would be cool.. i jsut have two questions thos.

when is version 0.5 comming and what new features might we see in this? and

anyone know how to make a usb psp-290 extention cable? please give me a better referance than that other guide floatnig around here :P

ok - I am not part of the crew..
but look at things this way:
#1 this is a free product
#2 Deniska may not be a billionaire and only works on this project
#3 despite how cool this is - you need to wait..are you asking Bill Gates for Windows 3000?
#4 if you crave something in this that you truly cant wait for...why not try and add it yourself?
- I had a blast and realized I was throwing random code (with a cool guess I will add) to a complex project. It did things I wan ted...and made me aware of more things
(MIB.42 -more of a delay before calling read//write routines with a cachedelayinvaliddateall) appears to stablize a lot (not all) io access...I know you are looking at mp3 player capabilities)..this might help
*also compilling with -o1 vs -o2 based on a psp read of fread anomolies

#5 I found the right thing to do by removing my unofficial build ( see my gracefully finished episode) however those that like to look at and adjust can ALWAYS speek your mind in the code contribution section


okay- enough being the principal...


ok here is a thought...since the WIFI mechanism is in the code...how about:
#1 a personal server that can do google map downloader based on requests
(I am sure a simple username/password thing can be used) to find out where I am and where I need to go...use your own computer with a static ip address (ok not so simple -but brains are not on PSP)


#2 MIB.42 (clap when you see him) has got a hankering for an MP3 player - personally I'd like to see him lock onto video stuff (driving on the highway with nothing happening would be cool for a show)

#3 a request thread on there forums vs a wish list forum might be cool
If you ask for .5 now that makes .5.1 longer down the road



and as always...THANKS MIB.42/DENISKA/in7ane and friends - you folks rule~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Originally Posted by atari800

(MIB.42 -more of a delay before calling read//write routines with a cachedelayinvaliddateall) appears to stablize a lot (not all) io access...I know you are looking at mp3 player capabilities)..this might help
*also compilling with -o1 vs -o2 based on a psp read of fread anomolies

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Cool, make the changes, mark them as we discussed and post your source for deniska to pick up...

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Originally Posted by atari800

#2 MIB.42 has got a hankering for an MP3 player - personally I'd like to see him lock onto video stuff (driving on the highway with nothing happening would be cool for a show)

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video stuff? Can you elaborate?

Yeah - video - as in is it possible to play an MP4 from the ms0:/video or /MP_ROOT/100MNV01 or /MP_ROOT/101ANV01 directories?
I mean I could switch of Mapthis then watch a video - the start Mapthis back up. Just driving in a car sometimes takes quite awhile to lock - so keep mapthis running. Since no heavy math is being used for drawing - all we need is to just read the basics and do nothing. When done with the video - redraw the map

*I've been Googling for video PSP programming - but nothing yet.


Thanks for confirming the source code is the latest here - I'll start porting my changes once I compile and see what is already in place

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Originally Posted by atari800

#1 a personal server that can do google map downloader based on requests
(I am sure a simple username/password thing can be used) to find out where I am and where I need to go...use your own computer with a static ip address (ok not so simple -but brains are not on PSP)

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Not sure what you mean...
Current code PSP code attempts to get maps from google w/o proxying it through any other server..

You can probably extend it by adding a request for directions too...(porting some of in7anes .Net code to C...
Proxying POI/directions inquiries through a web server may in theory lead to some legal problems with google/VE/etc... so unless you find a "brave" web master and reliable host this path is not worth proceeding..

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Originally Posted by atari800

Yeah - video - as in is it possible to play an MP4 from the ms0:/video or /MP_ROOT/100MNV01 or /MP_ROOT/101ANV01 directories?
I mean I could switch of Mapthis then watch a video - the start Mapthis back up. Just driving in a car sometimes takes quite awhile to lock - so keep mapthis running. Since no heavy math is being used for drawing - all we need is to just read the basics and do nothing. When done with the video - redraw the map

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Right. It is not an easy topic. Base ports of ffmpeg based players all failed to keep the framerates even at 333MHz. It is not a trivial task, as one MUST utilize the media processor in the PSP. For this task the amount of work is plain insane ( for a weekend coder like myself ), as it involves synchronizing between several processing units with plenty of assembly tuning...

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Originally Posted by atari800

*I've been Googling for video PSP programming - but nothing yet.

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... for a good reason... There is a thread going on with some prop. format, keep searching...

Cheers,
MIB.42

NO video in mapthis !

Think about road security ! You have to keep your eyes onto the road, not onto a movie !

Why do you think the build in DVD players in BMW cars ONLY work if switched into Neutral gear ?

So give your dev time to something more map related.

Hi
Please where can i find .prx files for 3.40OE-A when i want to only viewing maps? No GPS use, only viewing maps. THank you.

My suggestions were more of wishes/ideas
@Deniska - I was thinking since there are so many free/unsecure Wifi areas, it it were possible to extend the address lookup function to "call" your own personal computer (obviously listening for a request - with some security) to do queue up a search.
Send LAT/LONG of where we are at now and the address of where to go - and return back the directions as loadable.
*Wishful thinking but would be cool if packet was small enough, send request and then next free wifi see if there is a return (a successful return) of the directions.

@MIB.42 - yeah you hit it on the head - lack of info due to pretty hard task.

@Others - this was open ideas - not direction of project. I agree mapthis should be priority 1. The beels and whistles are just personal wishes.
As for crashing while watching a dvd...that could be true - but my own experience with that (Watching King of the hill driving) is it wont happen to me in this circumstance as I seen the show already. I dont think I would have a desire to watch blockbuster movie in my car. And I know heavy traffic would put a halt to that as is.
Again - food for thought - probably too much in the the "Car Theatre" realm.
But I have plugged in PSP/Mapthis to my cars stereo and it does sound cool

Got a couple of questions about some variables in the code

WARN - I see this set to "BAD" or sometimes the code checks to see if it is an "O" or "B"
*possibly OK and BAD

What is this for/represent?

The voices MESSAGE001.MP3 - MESSAGE010.MP3
Is there a description of these? I know I can hear them, but what dictates these values? GMDL?
[edit] GMDL does - there is a tick mark for sounds
[edit] sounds.txt in GMDL has the description

Reason why I ask is in the unofficial version. if I plotted a route from my home to the golf course, I would read the directions normally charted:

Turn left on Mountain Rd
Turn right on Dew Ave
Turn left of Gold Course Blvd

When I head home I read same chart but in reverse:
Turn right on Golf Course Blvd
Turn left on Dew Ave
Turn Right on Mountain Rd

so with SYSTEM###.MP3 messages
MESSAGE002 is RIGHT TURN AHEAD
MESSAGE010 is LEFT TURN AHEAD


I guess I am asking "Is there a pattern?"
[edit] sounds.txt in GMDL has the description

If this because different languages will have different spellings for TURN LEFT but on google they are tagged the same?

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[edit] Reason why I ask is when I go reverse direction - I recreate the sentence (shown on bottom panel) then I "read" the sentence aloud based on keywords LEFT, RIGHT,UTURN, SOUTH,etc

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Originally Posted by atari800

Got a couple of questions about some variables in the code

WARN - I see this set to "BAD" or sometimes the code checks to see if it is an "O" or "B"
*possibly OK and BAD

What is this for/represent?

The voices MESSAGE001.MP3 - MESSAGE010.MP3
Is there a description of these? I know I can hear them, but what dictates these values? GMDL?
[edit] GMDL does - there is a tick mark for sounds
[edit] sounds.txt in GMDL has the description

Reason why I ask is in the unofficial version. if I plotted a route from my home to the golf course, I would read the directions normally charted:

Turn left on Mountain Rd
Turn right on Dew Ave
Turn left of Gold Course Blvd

When I head home I read same chart but in reverse:
Turn right on Golf Course Blvd
Turn left on Dew Ave
Turn Right on Mountain Rd

so with SYSTEM###.MP3 messages
MESSAGE002 is RIGHT TURN AHEAD
MESSAGE010 is LEFT TURN AHEAD


I guess I am asking "Is there a pattern?"
[edit] sounds.txt in GMDL has the description

If this because different languages will have different spellings for TURN LEFT but on google they are tagged the same?

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[edit] Reason why I ask is when I go reverse direction - I recreate the sentence (shown on bottom panel) then I "read" the sentence aloud based on keywords LEFT, RIGHT,UTURN, SOUTH,etc

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I don't have the code infront of me, so if my memory serves me right:
1) warn was used to display fix status in older generic versions it would be interpreted from NMEA's $GPRMC status and some ploting logic would depend upon it.. I'll have to double check if the variable is still needed...
2) The voice prompts are designed to work as follows:
- POI format gets an integer at the end of the comma delimeted string - this number specifies which mp3 promt to play when this POI/waypoint nearby. (if the number is ommited than nothing is played)
-gmdl tool takes care of assigning the numbers to each waypoint by parsing the description string and looking for certain matches (LEFT/RIGHT/MERGE,etc); the dictionary of the tool is configured via the dictionary file and can be expanded to any number of recordings.. It will work ok as long as your voice prompt set corresponds to tool's dictionary.
With this implementation the language should not be a problem as long as the user re-records the prompts and reconfigures the dictionary to understand local spelling for LEFT/RIGHT/MERGE/etc..

got it.
So using a same plotted route backwards cant be "reworded" from real sentences - I'd need to re-do the speech so it finds the opposite word/number (right for left, north for south, etc)

Just trying to eliminate two plotted routes (home to destination - destination back home)

If the numerics make it universal - then that is the better benefit. I was basing mine on the english phrases. Also reconstructing the sentences (bottom panel) coming back.

Hi there, I have just purchased a GPS add on for my PSP. I tried to download the map this software from this site. As I am fairly unfamilar with this software I need a tutorial on how to get the 4 programmes to install on my PSP. I looked at the tutorial video and I can't seem to see 2 of the software programmes i need. can somebody please help? And yes i am thick.:confused: thanks

4 programs?
I only use 2 - mapthis (on psp) and GMDL to create maps and route for psp

what 2 programs do you have now?
*Plus this question should be in a separate thread as it is not a new code type issue as this thread is defined

Deniska: your PM inbox has been full for a while, so I post my reply here instead.

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Originally Posted by deniska

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Originally Posted by Nieko

<snip: unofficial MapThis versions>

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If you would like to add a feature to the official version, please do following:
1) Discuss it with me in private or open forum first - we need to evaluate if the majority of users will benefit of a proposed addition
2) once agreed on (1) - provide the code changes with proper comments (name/ version#/breif desctription.(attach them to new contribution thread)
3) allow some time for me to incert and test your additions....

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Sounds good :) The changes I've made so far are:

• Renamed _MY_POIS to _#MY_POIS, so it's always on top of the list
• Read _#MY_POIS and other POIs also from ms0:/PSP/COMMON (although this looks ugly in the menu)
• Always read all icons from MapThis/system/icons
• Don't show POI info box (messageplate) when second line is "MIDPOINT"
• Prevent the screen from changing to lower brightness and then to off when power is plugged in (it should be easy to make a config directive for "keep brightness=always,adapter,never")

I'll probably change _#MY_POIS back to _MY_POIS as it is now, and change the sort so it always shows up first (like the wifi map download, which is always last).

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Originally Posted by deniska

Now, as far as proxying the routes through some site - I though of this long time ago but was not convinced that this would be 100% legal - it would shift more responsibility to the owner of the "proxy site"...

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Tomorrow I'll ask my boss about this, he's more into law and IT :)

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Originally Posted by deniska

-the site woud need to be constantly maintained by someone as source data vendors tend to change URLs, authentication, etc..
-The site better be up most of the time

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Keeping it up is no problem (although I'd better make a separate host for it, so I can move it to another server), and I'm used to maintenance from another project, so same there. But well, let's see about the legality first :)

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Originally Posted by Nieko

• Renamed _MY_POIS to _#MY_POIS, so it's always on top of the list
• Read _#MY_POIS and other POIs also from ms0:/PSP/COMMON (although this looks ugly in the menu)
• Always read all icons from MapThis/system/icons
• Don't show POI info box (messageplate) when second line is "MIDPOINT"
• Prevent the screen from changing to lower brightness and then to off when power is plugged in (it should be easy to make a config directive for "keep brightness=always,adapter,never")

I'll probably change _#MY_POIS back to _MY_POIS as it is now, and change the sort so it always shows up first (like the wifi map download, which is always last).




Tomorrow I'll ask my boss about this, he's more into law and IT :)


Keeping it up is no problem (although I'd better make a separate host for it, so I can move it to another server), and I'm used to maintenance from another project, so same there. But well, let's see about the legality first :)

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Some comments:
- system/icons was only designed to store small icons for POI/route list
-checking this directory for any map icon limits the map customization, IMHO...
-britness settings are already controlled by firmware, I don't see a big need for re-implementing it...

-if you get a "go-ahead" with web hosting/proxying - then we can figure out best way to do the route d/l - perhaps we can get a separate screen in mapthis.

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Originally Posted by atari800

got it.
So using a same plotted route backwards cant be "reworded" from real sentences - I'd need to re-do the speech so it finds the opposite word/number (right for left, north for south, etc)

Just trying to eliminate two plotted routes (home to destination - destination back home)

If the numerics make it universal - then that is the better benefit. I was basing mine on the english phrases. Also reconstructing the sentences (bottom panel) coming back.

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Maybe it's just me (leaving in town with lot's of one way streets) but plotting the route backwards, 90% of the time would result in dangerous/illegal journey :-)

My approach with this program - it's better not to provide data at all than provide incorrect/misleading data...

You mail box was full but I was going to send you example of a trip I can take (just about anywhere)
Send mapthis (older code)- maps - and gps recording. So you could see if this was something to pursue in the code. Or I guess I could append to a trip both to the destination and back and save as 1 route.


Only problem I see is when a bizarre intersection is being crossed. Like I have an intersection like a triangle - at that one point it gives a crazy response but the map still shows correct.

Or if you are pretty happy with the speech as is - I wont pursue any changes.

I do like this idea (with a twist):
"Prevent the screen from changing to lower brightness and then to off when power is plugged in (it should be easy to make a config directive for "keep brightness=always,adapter,never")"

At night going a store - set it to recognize if there is power or running from a battery. Power would be from the cigarette lighter. When no more power but running on battery - turn off screen but not program - so it is not so attractive

code example:
int Ridepower=0;
if (scePowerIsPowerOnline()) RidePower=1;
..
if (RidePower ==1 && !scePowerIsPowerOnline) {
sceDisplayDisable();
RidePower=-1;
}

if (RidePower ==-1 && scePowerIsPowerOnline) {
sceDisplayEnable();
RidePower=1;
}
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the sceDisplayDis/Enable() always locked up my psp so I couldnt do this myself

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Originally Posted by Deniska

britness settings are already controlled by firmware, I don't see a big need for re-implementing it...

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Thing is, in OE firmwares, you can't just tell the PSP to never switch the screen off. And in most cases, I do actually want the screen to turn off.

However, when driving around, I found this became a nuisance, and I had to tap one of the shoulder buttons every few minutes. That's the main reason why I'd like to see this feature implemented.

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Originally Posted by atari800

At night going a store - set it to recognize if there is power or running from a battery. Power would be from the cigarette lighter. When no more power but running on battery - turn off screen but not program - so it is not so attractive

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The scePowerTick() only works when viewing the maps themselves (IMO the only place where it really matters, cause in other screens there's usually user input to prevent the screen from turning off). So if you just press 'Start' (go to the menu), it'll turn off by itself, or you can hold the brightness button on the PSP itself.

cant you go to POWER SAVE SETTINGS -
Change Backlight Auto-Off to Off
Auto Sleep to off

It wont wont fade or sleep now

Works for me

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Originally Posted by atari800

cant you go to POWER SAVE SETTINGS -
Change Backlight Auto-Off to Off
Auto Sleep to off

It wont wont fade or sleep now

Works for me

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Right... This kinda surprised me :) But you're right, it works. Anyway, with the scePowerTick() that I used, you could still just hold the brightness button for a while until the screen turns off. scePowerTick() just makes sure the screen doesn't _change_ (so it also doesn't change back to on).

And also, usually I do want the screen to go off automatically, but not in MapThis. So in my version, I'll keep it anyway :P

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Originally Posted by Deniska

Some comments:
- system/icons was only designed to store small icons for POI/route list
-checking this directory for any map icon limits the map customization, IMHO...

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True, but it might be nicer to check map directories first, and if files aren't found there, to check system/icons. This way you can decide yourself if you want this customization or not. (Personally I find it tiresome to copy the icons to every folder where I have POIs that need them.) Because of my holidays I don't think I'll be getting to implementing this shortly, but I'll put it on my TODO anyway.

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Originally Posted by Deniska

-if you get a "go-ahead" with web hosting/proxying - then we can figure out best way to do the route d/l - perhaps we can get a separate screen in mapthis.

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I'm not quite sure about this yet, hopefully I can answer this tomorrow.

Here is my code -based on .499
NOT .50
MIB.42 - there is some things I referenced of yours
*only as navigation in the code so I have a sig on it
Nothing of your was changes other than a few comments (sorry)
Nieko-
Work on this - my stablizing stuff is the
sceKernelCreateThread - original is commented out - mine is underneath

Look at utils.c for FILEACTIVITY as I was thinking I seen that maps being redrawn and sounds at the same time was causing locking
(what I think I see)
Also the makefile is -o0 not -o2 for optimization - I read a few strange anomalies with reading large files on the psp if set to -o2

I will clean up code better
but it is birthday weekend for me
and....I know from everyone they want .50 from Deniska

PEOPLE:
this is not .50 !!
Deniska has a fantastic plan for voice routing
This is old proof of concept - which is flawed
I totally understand what Deniska wants to do and in his environment (which flows into ours) is very much safer
One request - on behalf of the actual code contributers - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Do NOT call out the flaws in the personal release as it is to help the programmers in a proof of concept way - not the .50 way!!!
This is for them to enhance the already way cool mapthis!
Direction of the product already has a different agenda


Coders:
util.c modified
mp3player. modified
main.c modified
*look for //atari800 in code for what I was doing
*sorry for somewhat lack comments
*I'll pull this message if it is a problem
*srcorig is modified code
*other is compiled code (provide own maps)

ok - tried 10 times (at least) and got this for the compiled version:
mapViewernot50.zip:
Upload of file failed.

*it is not tainted

one more time


failed
sorry - tried RAR and ZIP

ok - here it is
http://www.sendspace.com/file/w2gqys
cheers

it is birthday weekend - see you on recover mode (aka Monday'ish)

--ok...I try to make it work, but it freeze 99% of the time.
( freeze 100% of the time when zooming )

--say atari800...do you live in the States ? I live in montreal, and there is no way to make the address look up to work. ( like *h8p 3g6* )

--Is there a way to boost the sat. signals ?
--on your version, is the voice working ? ( like turn left and all...)
--LOC:0 ( or 1 or 2) wth is that for ??

you and Deniska, keep up the superb work...we do depend on you guys after all !

3.40oe-a psp

( freeze 100% of the time when zooming )

Does this only work with the sony reciever?
or with the hollux?
which one is it?
When I try to run it it tells me somehting about the usb module
I enabled and placed it in the right spots

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Originally Posted by Russoxley187

Does this only work with the sony reciever?
or with the hollux?
which one is it?
When I try to run it it tells me somehting about the usb module
I enabled and placed it in the right spots

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Although I did not have a chance to test it yet, my guess that it would be for PSP-290 and would not work with serial port devices..