C++ to eboot??

**AvengedSevenfold Fan** · January 13th, 2007, 21:56

i just started C++. i got a book called Beggining C++ Game Programming by Micheal Dawson. Its very well explained so far, and the CD that comes with it is very helpful too, i recommend it.

anyway, aside from the book talk, how do you convert your C++ code into a PSP eboot? do u need a different IDE or something? If so which one?

**gunntims0103** · January 13th, 2007, 22:10

You need a compiler. I suggest using this guide to set up a compiler on your computer to compile source codes into psp usable eboots.

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/sho...light=compiler

Good luck!

**AvengedSevenfold Fan** · January 13th, 2007, 22:31

thanks, do i need to edit any of my code for it to run on the psp, or do i just leave it as is?

**Malksta** · January 13th, 2007, 22:34

http://www.psp-programming.com/tutorials/ - This may help you.

**gunntims0103** · January 13th, 2007, 22:35

Originally Posted by psp_iz_my_system

thanks, do i need to edit any of my code for it to run on the psp, or do i just leave it as is?

well i never really fully got into C++ coding, but yes you will have to change parts of your source code to compile it into a psp usable eboot. Changing the makefile, screen vendering (if any), memory usage ect....

Im not a pro at C++, i know yaustar is more than qualified to give his two sence in this topic as he's a experienced coder all around. Maybe he'll get hold of this thread.....

**AvengedSevenfold Fan** · January 14th, 2007, 02:37

i wonder if when i release my first thing, which should be in a few months (something very small) if ill be the youngest C++ coder 4 da psp...

**yaustar** · January 14th, 2007, 02:39

In a nutshell, any code that is platform specific such as DirectX, needs to be rewritten to work with the system you are porting it to. For the PSP, this means rewriting the rendering code to GU.

Since the book only deals with text based code (command prompt), you may have some difficulties with input for the PSP.

I tend to use Code::Blocks IDE with the DevKitPSP compiler for PSP programming. I use the same IDE with other compilers to deal with other platforms as well.

http://www.psp-programming.com/forum...12461#msg12461

**Malksta** · January 14th, 2007, 02:51

Originally Posted by psp_iz_my_system

i wonder if when i release my first thing, which should be in a few months (something very small) if ill be the youngest C++ coder 4 da psp...

Thats what you think

cout << "I am younger than you and I compiled coded a Hello World App =)";

To those REAL coders, ( Dont joke of this, I'm too young to even know what C/C++ is