game or web server app for the psp

[ridders]

Would it be possible to write an app for the psp to run a web server or game server from its sd card memory. This is more just a fun project i want to try out, but i need to know if its possible for the psp to do this by keeping a connection to the internet, whilst running the app? and also what language i would need to write it in. Any help with this would be great thanks.

[AlphaDingDong]

This can be done from C/C++ or any wifi capable version of LuaPlayer.

You may want to do a bit of research on how sockets work and on the HTTP Protocol before you try it though.

Here.  I never finished this but it may help you get started.  It's intended to be used with LuaPlayerHM.

Tuts:
http://www.helpnorthwest.com/khat/lphmsocktut.rar

LPHM:
http://luaplayerhm.xtreemhost.com/

[ridders]

this is awesome, not exactly light reading though lol. cheers for this, it will keep me busy for a while and looks very interesting. i'll keep you posted if i get it working.

[ridders]

how do i install the lua player 8? appears to be no install guide for that.

[AlphaDingDong]

Like any other homebrew....

Is this your first time running homebrew?  Do you have custom firmware installed?

[ridders]

yh first time. My psp is just standard atm, and just has the normal psp software on it.

[AlphaDingDong]

In order to run homebrew software you have to have custom firmware on your PSP.  There's guides around the net on how to upgrade your firmware.  If you have one of the new 3000-series you'll have to wait until someone hacks the mainboard though.  That one hasn't been hacked yet.

[ridders]

ok i'll go have a hunt around, as far as i know this is just one of the first fat psp's.

[ridders]

hmm, can you link me a tut, to how to install firmware etc, as some of the tuts on the net vary, need one i know is going to work. Also do you need a pandora battery to use custom firmware?

[AlphaDingDong]

What is your firmware version?  (Don't update it.)

If it's 1.5 then you can simply upgrade directly to CFW without any hacking.

You only need a service battery/pandora to install the firmware modification.  After that you don't really need it unless you want to do something else that requires a service mode boot.

I'd recommend against hardware modifying a battery as there is a very real risk of serious personal injury involved.  If you know someone with custom firmware they can run a program to software-mod your battery.  Otherwise you can get a service battery from buy.com for around $30 altogether.  Once you have that there are now programs avaiable on the net that will automate the process of creating a 'Magic Memory Stick'.  You simply remove the PSP battery, insert the MMS, then plug in the service battery.  The PSP will self-boot and run the upgrade.

There are some other minor considerations such as memory stick compatability, and you'll need to check what mainboard your PSP has.

[ridders]

current system software is version 5.01.

[AlphaDingDong]

For 5.01 your only route is pandora.

Look on the bottom of your PSP for a barcode label.  Please confirm that the number under the label indicates that your PSP is a 1000-series.  If you live in America then it should be 1001, Japan 1000, etc.  As a phat it should be 1000 and thus not contain a t88v3 mobo.  A slim (2000 -series) has a small chance of having this mobo and one of the new whatever-they're-called's (3000-series) all have t88v3 mobos.  The t88v3 is not upgradable to CFW yet.



Google for 'psp service battery' and find a place that sells the orange service batteries for cheap.  You want a reliable vendor, of course.

then

http://www.pspmod.com/forums/psp-software-guides/28540-release-catb50-teams-magic-memory-stick-creator-v2-0-full-lite.html

Get the latest 'full' version.  It should install 3.80 M33-5.  You can update to a more recent version after this.

You need to have an authentic MS PRO Duo to do this.  Preferred brands are Sony or SanDisk, but the stick must be PRO Duo, not just Duo.  I'm also told that sticks larger than 2gb sometimes have problems due to access speed during the install.  If you're concerned about your stick's compatability you may want to put in for a really small Sony MS PRO Duo.  The small ones are ridiculously cheap.  You can get a 1GB Sony for about $10 + s/h or just find one at WalMart or something.

then

Once you've created the MMS using the installer:
(order of steps is important here)
*Power down the PSP.  Unplug it and remove the battery.
*insert the 'Magic' MS
*Insert the service battery
*The PSP will boot into service mode and load the updater from the memstick.  Text should appear onscreen.
*Plug in AC power cord.  It's important not to lose power during this operation.
*Select the option to install the custom firmware 3.80 M33-5.  It takes a few minutes but you should see messages onscreen during the process.  Keep an eye on it and make sure they all report 'OK'.
*Once it's done select the option to reboot the PSP

Once the PSP is booted up go ahead and shut it down, remove the service battery and MMS.  Insert your normal battery and memstick.  You are now free to reformat the MMS and use it as a normal memstick.  This process deletes all of your internal settings, so go back in and set the date/time/user name, etc.

When ready plug in your AC power and when your battery is at 80% or higher select the network update option from the network menu on the PSP.  It should connect to Alex's site and update your PSP to the latest CFW version.

Your PSP can now run homebrew, as well as a couple other new features.

[ridders]

do you really need to have a second battery and memory stick, I have a second memory stick but its only 32mb. Im not fussed if i make the changes to those, or is there a reason why you need 2 of each?

[AlphaDingDong]

You can use any memory stick so long as it's PRO Duo and not just Duo.  (Obviously it needs to be large enough to hold the upgrade software.  I don't think 32mb will cut it.)  The service battery is necessary.  If you can find someone who already has custom firmware then they can software-mod your battery to make it a service battery and then when you're done upgrading you can run the same software to change it back to a normal battery.  However, unless you know someone who can do this for you you'll need to buy a service battery.

[ridders]

Ive found a tutorial on how to open up a normal battery and convert to a service 1, but once thats done, i  assume with a service battery you can still use the psp normally?

ignore that, once the battery is soldered, you can ground it, to convert it back to a normal battery again. so comment above doesn't matter.