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WordStreamer aka MiniMuncher(0.9.2) A Speed Reading Tool
**Looking for suggestions or feature request or mockups from any interested users. See this post for details.**
0.9.2 Adds the ability to stream any text from your clipboard onto the screen or into a file.
0.9.0 Adds to the Persistent settings and Bookmarking along with AppToDate Support! Enjoy!
Intro: The theory and the why
WordStreamer (aka MiniMuncher) is a speed reading tool that I put together for myself and all of you wonderful people. It works on the principle that our brains only process text when our eyes are not moving. WordStreamer simply streams a text file a set number of words at a time, at a rate specified by you. Since your eyes are not traveling from line to line and across the page, this allows you to read at a faster rate in no time by simply pressing up to increase the rate at which the words are displayed.
I got the idea from a British company that has a desktop program called BookMuncher that they are charging money for. I had planned to download and try out there app because I heard some pretty great success stories on the public radio and they had said "It's a free download". But.. it was free to download and $9.99 to try. I also noted they were going to release a mobile version, but it looked as if they planned to lock it down via the mobile service provider market(i.e. pay AT&T to download, pay AT&T for book). So basically I had to see what the fuss was about.
The goal of this release
The goal of release 0.9.2 is to add the ability to quickly stream content as needed and to correct/add some settings. I FINALLY got me a new screen for my Wizard and got to do some overdue bug hunting.
Big Changes:
0.9.2
1. There's a new menu option labeled "clipboard". You can use it to Stream your clipboard data on the screen or into a file. This should cover the problem with supporting /docs/rtfs/any other text you can select. Let me know if you have any issues with it.
2. I've adjusted the settings code to properly adjust for font size.
3. The "Max Chars/Line" should be quite a bit more accurate now when set to auto
0.9.0
1. Settings are now saved and will persist across reinstalls/updates
2. Bookmarking is now exposed. you can add/update 1 bookmark for each file(you can load/delete bookmarks on 'Manage' menu)
3. AppToDate Support has been added, this is a great way to keep your apps up to date with a rapidly growing list of Supported Apps
4.Support for font sizes up to 72 has been added
5.Corrected Font Size in settings(it was previously linked to Line Font Size)
* You can view/reset your average reading speeds on the About screen
0.7.5
1. Lots of font customizations (color,size,style,alignment,max width per line)
2. Text from the surrounding area is displayed when paused
3. Delays can be triggered from line breaks, word length, or punctuation
4. Average words added to 'About' screen(total isn't yet saved across app exits)
5. The install directory has changed from "WordStreamer" to "WordStreamerPPC" (so you'll need to uninstall the old one manually)
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The main goal of release 0.5.7 was for me to find out if this kind of thing works.. It does. After a short period, you'll soon find yourself reading at a pretty fast rate with ease. The only complaint I've seen online is a person saying their eyes hurt from focusing on one spot for a while without blinking.. Please people, press pause and blink.
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The streaming control has matured greatly with release 0.7.5, it is now a complete user control and fully customizable
How To Use
The current target platform is Win CE 5.0 Pocket Pc(compact framework 2.0)
You can jump right in when you start up WordStreamer by choosing 'View Demo File' from the menu or choosing a file via the 'Choose File' option, then hitting 'Go' or Enter to start the process.
Keyboard Controls
*items in red are smartphone only
Up,NumPad2,2 - Increase the speed the text is streamed
Down,NumPad8,8 - Decrease the speed the text is streamed
Left,NumPad4,4 - Lower the Font Size
Right,NumPad6,5 - Raise the font size
Enter/Return,NumPad5,touch screen,6 - Start/Stop streaming text
Quirks or Issues
The settings page tab order is still a little bad, Ill work on it next release.
The Status bar per second and per minute timers always reflect values as if only 1 word is displaying at a time (The averages on the About screen reflect the correct totals though)
The settings screen is not dynamically drawn(meaning a scroll bar has to be used) I'll be addressing this in 1.0
If your having issues with foreign characters such as umlauts try using utf-8 encoding Thanks Boops
[0.5.7]I've currently only tested the Smartphone version on an emulators. Testers are needed.
Credits
José Salazar of mobile practices for speeding things up with the base code for the open file control in WordStreamer
http://www.mobilepractices.com/2008/02/custom-openfiledialog-implementation.html
Tam Hanna for speeding things up with his great and small color picker control
http://tamsppc.tamoggemon.com/2007/11/14/a-color-picker-for-net-cf/
Les Smith of KnowDotNet for speeding things up with the base code for the persistent settings
http://www.knowdotnet.com/articles/cfcsetting.html
Future Thoughts(Feel Free to add your own)
Ive got some nifty document navigation thoughts for the future
What about an RSS reader or a tool for more accurately importing web page body text? If we can ever get some help with getting the AutoHotKey for CE compiler going there will be some great great things coming
I know i know the settings page is ugly. im probably going to do a tab view to get rid of the scrolling
Fullscreen view with image buttons for the skinners?
.rtf/.doc support - Good enough on this one, just select the text and copy it then choose "Clipboard-->Stream" in WordStreamer
Attachments
Screen Shots
WordStreamerPPCSetup.New.0.9.2.CAB is the install file for WordStreamer
WordStreamerPPCA2D.xml.txt - If you use PPC and want to do an easy AppToDate install, just save this file as WordStreamerPPCA2D.xml in your "\ApplicationData\AppToDate\" Folder(the icon in AppToDate will come with the first install)
WordStreamerSmartPhoneSetup.0.5.7.CAB is the install file for WordStreamerSmartPhone
Myths And Legends Of Greece And Rome.zip An EBook download from Project Gutenburg(A free ebook repository)http://www.gutenberg.org in .txt format and slightly formatted by me(i.e. removed table of contents)
Let me know what you think. On npr people were reporting comfortably reading at rates of 200-400+ words a minute within 5 minutes of starting!
Note: I find it easier to read at higher rates if i increase the font size a bit and hold the phone back from my face a couple feet(like in my lap or out in front like a book)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Update 4-9-2008(Smart Phone Supp Added to 0.5.7)
See post here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2100279#post2100279
Wow!
That's incredible!!
Thanks, werD!
Your application is great. Working nicely on my Polaris in WM 6.1. Although I haven't read a lot with it yet, it seems as though I'm much faster than when I read a normal book.
Only thing that's not working for me are german umlauts (ä, ö, ü, ß) and maybe some other characters. If you could fix that...
Some other feature that just got into my mind:
Could you make an option to colorize text that is written in double-quotes or these kind of arrows when somebody is talking? I guess that would help a lot.
Again, many thanks and keep it up!
Edit: just realized that the umlaut-problem is solved when I use utf-8 encoded files Nevermind, then!
Awesome! What lanuage is this written in? I think this may help with some english revision.
A little thing it would be nice to change is the colours of the text and the
Boops said:
Thanks, werD!
Your application is great. Working nicely on my Polaris in WM 6.1. Although I haven't read a lot with it yet, it seems as though I'm much faster than when I read a normal book.
Only thing that's not working for me are german umlauts (ä, ö, ü, ß) and maybe some other characters. If you could fix that...
Some other feature that just got into my mind:
Could you make an option to colorize text that is written in double-quotes or these kind of arrows when somebody is talking? I guess that would help a lot.
Again, many thanks and keep it up!
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Thanks for the input, I'll look into the broader text support. I have also been pondering some more automated text formatting to alleviate common phrasing and punctuation that causes words to be strung together such as two dashes--something John Steinbeck seems to be particularly fond of. Adding some coloring for quoted text seems like a good idea too and it would lump in well with that.
Edit:Boops solved his issue with umlauts by using utf-8 encoding
l3v5y said:
Awesome! What lanuage is this written in? I think this may help with some english revision.
A little thing it would be nice to change is the colours of the text and the
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Thanks. WordStreamer is written in .net(mainly vb.net), I think it will be a great tool for quickly reviewing documents and articles on a commute or break as well as for reading a full book. Text and background coloring will definitely be in the next release.
Another thing that would be great:
Stopping the text with a tap on the screen... Thats how I use to pause movies in the movie player... Maybe slide left or right the finger to forward or rewind the text, now that development of everything goes in the "touchstyle" direction - but I think that might be asked a little too much...
Now all I need to do is get my Russian presentation written down and I'll use this to help learn it!
Boops said:
Another thing that would be great:
Stopping the text with a tap on the screen... Thats how I use to pause movies in the movie player... Maybe slide left or right the finger to forward or rewind the text, now that development of everything goes in the "touchstyle" direction - but I think that might be asked a little too much...
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Both good ideas. i had already implemented the tap to pause, but I commented it out before release, because you had to tap outside of the text area(i.e. settings bar or title bar) to get it to work. This is solely due to the "form magic" I did to get a proof of concept out. I'll be improving the process quite a bit by implementing my custom streaming text control which is still under development. At that point, simple touch gesture recognition is no problem. I think I'm going to test this build first with standard windows mobile smart phones, and if no problems arise I'll move on to the dedicated pocket pc code.
Thanks again, I appreciate the feedback
Thanks for you app werD, it works very nicely on my orbit. One thought that occurred to me was that a floating window that read any text on the screen beneath it would be nice, it would be a great asset to people like my Dad who has trouble focusing on the text on a small screen. Also that root would avoid a any complications with different file associations.
uniqueboy said:
Thanks for you app werD, it works very nicely on my orbit. One thought that occurred to me was that a floating window that read any text on the screen beneath it would be nice, it would be a great asset to people like my Dad who has trouble focusing on the text on a small screen. Also that root would avoid a any complications with different file associations.
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Thanks for your feedback. That sounds like a pretty good idea, although slightly out of the scope of the current project. I'll definitely put it on the table for future thought/
I've released a version of WordStreamer for Windows Mobile Smart Phones as well. You will need the compact framework 2.0 to run it.
There are very minor differences between the smartphone version and the current pocketpc version. i would appreciate any feedback you can give me on the smartphone app as well, because I can only test it on an emulator and not a real device.
very nice app, but not working with non english symbols
cyrillics not supported
fix this please
Thanks
Can you attach a test document for me so i can look into this?
akucher said:
very nice app, but not working with non english symbols
cyrillics not supported
fix this please
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Try to use UTF-8 encoded files. That should work like it did for me...
Hi werD, are you still working on this? I for one think you should be. Let us know, I have a couple of suggestions for you if you are. I can read 400+ wpm easy with this.
You may also get some ideas from Speed Reader Plus found here http://www.mobiledynamo.com/prod01.htm
has anyone a good doc,rtf,pdf to txt converter?
its great!
uniqueboy said:
Hi werD, are you still working on this? I for one think you should be. Let us know, I have a couple of suggestions for you if you are. I can read 400+ wpm easy with this.
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Thanks for the responses. I've just finished a major milestone on a work project and got back from a canoeing trip. The next update i post will be to wordstreamer, and should come over the next week.
Thanks again for the feedback the plans I have laid out for Word Streamer will soon put Speed reader Plus' implementation to shame
Thanks for downloading and please continue to provide feedback
Cheers
uniqueboy said:
Hi werD, are you still working on this? I for one think you should be. Let us know, I have a couple of suggestions for you if you are. I can read 400+ wpm easy with this.
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Does this program have a test mode, or a means of tracking what your average reading speed is?
If it doesn't, it sound like my first suggestion.
I've yet to try it, I will today, but I'm curious as to how it's displaying the words.
In speed reading, the theory is that the actual reading occurs during fixations. When you read, your eyes actually stop and fixate on a group of words.
Goals for speed readers are to improve recognition and not back track, and increase the words per fixation rate.
By being able to effectively apprehend more words per fixation, you increase your reading speed. (Typographically, this is why columns are so common in newspapers, magazines and even textbooks. Newspaper columns are adjusted to the average reader's word:fixation - 2 or 3 fixations per line. Now if only web page content were managed this way too.)
Ideally this app should allow us to adjust how many words/characters are flashed (each flash is a fixation); the average word is x characters long, so a sized fixation should show y amount of words, minus 1 word if characters in y exceed the x value permitted by your chosen number of words.
If you're interested in this sort of thing, try the trial versions of Rocket Reader and Ace Reader. There's another program called Eye Q that kicks around on torrent sites (despite no update in a few years).
BTW:
Excellent initiative.
Project Orphaned and/or looking for main developer!
First of all I'd like to say thank you to the community of people who helped bring Sunscape this far. The people from xda developers, as well as those who joined in the meanwhile make this forum an excellent place to start, maintain, develop and most importantly test any type of software.
Sadly, I lack the resources, for example time, to continue my development of Sunscape. During the time I've been writing and testing this program I have tried to provide an alternative to what we already have on the market. I'm currently looking to orphan the project and/or find a main developer to co-author the program. Perhaps somebody with more talent, will and desire to continue Sunscape.
Thus, if there's anybody willing to either take up the whole project and move on with it, or be the main developer of this project with my assistance, I would very much be interrested. Please let me know, I'll keep checking my messages to see if somebody is interested. Thank you!
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[About]
Sunscape is an opensource alternative to the iPhone lock. Sunscape tries to allow the user to fully configure the screen locker down to the very last details as well as maintaining a small memory footprint and trying to be as compatible as possible with very many different devices.
[Requirements]
This app has been tested on an Axim x51v and by a couple of people reporting it to be stable enough. It's ongoing development so I appreciate any kind of complaint, suggestion, bug, code modification or anything else you'd like to do. These are the minimum requirements:
Windows Mobile 5 onward (sorry wm2003 users out there)
Compact Framework 2.0
[Features]
R2U (rub to unlock) and S2U (slide to unlock)
vga/qvga anything, depends what you configure it to be!
fully configurable interface (including graphics etc...) based on a documented XML file with configuration tool.
on screen display for time, date, appointments, alarms.
on screen display of battery, messages, notes, emails, signal, weather, etc...
uses pressure-points instead of "slide to unlock", future releases will include other nifty ways to unlock based on touch.
has a small memory footprint and triggers based on time and load opposed to OEM "backlight" triggers.
can hotswap portrait vs landscape, ie, it will automatically switch to landscape or portrait mode on supported devices.
has separate configuration options for both modes portrait and landscape.
supports fully configurable full screen callerID and answer or reject by reaching a pressure point.
[Themes]
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Pipboy_v5 [ including aussiebum's WVGA version - you will need the latest cab file for this theme ]
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master athlon's Guess Who
---------------*--------------- sempixel's Squared Nature [ you can find the French version there too ]
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ruebyi's GANT
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sansnil's Galaxy
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[Artwork] -Arturo-'s icons:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2661130&postcount=290
[Download]
Stable releases are those who were thoroughly tested by several people. They don't contain the latest features, modifications or bugfixes but they are bound to work and be compatible with the themes you've seen above. Snapshot releases are development releases with new features and enhancements and are thus prone to not work correctly. In either case, if you've found a bug, please report it and I'll fix it asap!
[Stable]
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/sunscape/Sunscape-0.4.zip?use_mirror=
[Snapshots] Top most is the most recent version! Please note that themes may not work unless the developers have updated to the new Sunscape.xml! If you post bug reports please post them for the top most version in the list below. The others below the top most are there just for history purpose. Please download the top most as it contains the recent changes and bugfixes.
http://rapidshare.com/files/183247195/Sunscape-200901153518.CAB
http://rapidshare.com/files/182773208/Sunscape-200901135412.CAB
http://rapidshare.com/files/182252995/Sunscape-200901113323.CAB
http://rapidshare.com/files/180096023/Sunscape-200901050420.CAB
http://rapidshare.com/files/176931910/Sunscape-200812262915.CAB
http://rapidshare.com/files/176471326/Sunscape-200812244521.CAB
http://rapidshare.com/files/175074378/Sunscape-200812203906.CAB
[ SVN ]
You can always grab the latest SVN version from HERE. Please note that this will change in time and is considered the most unstable version of Sunscape. If you just want to browse the repository, you can do so HERE.
[TODO]
I included this section to easily track feature requests and stuff that must be done.
- Gestures (should be done, will take a bit of modifications to the core, no planned date yet).
- Show in front of password/locker screen.
[Changes]
current:
Included S2U functionality (currently supported on the PipBoy theme).
Text centering on gadget display.
Option to use other font styles bold, italic etc...
Add option to create shortcut in Windows\StartUp through Sunscape Config.
Added remote control utility to control Sunscape.
Switched to memory resident mode, faster and more stable.
0.4:
Switched to SVN/Snapshot system.
Added signal gadget.
Revamped code, cleaner, tidier, faster...
Added application exceptions: you can set when Sunscape won't lock the screen. Useful, ie: a GPS application is running and you wan't Sunscape to play nice and not lock the screen.
Switched to our own process manager, bye bye PID files!
Added Sunscape-effect for real time wallpaper transitions.
Added single color transparency.
Added volume gauge.
Fix for true newlines in appointments and phone strings.
Fix for VK code handling, switched to hard-coded values for better compatibility.
Implemented exit on answer call.
Added month number in appointment section.
Added alarm and reminder handling, Sunscape now silently lets the system handle priority windows.
Added nickname and middle name to phone format options.
Fixed phone handling, it should now get the caller contact properly.
Added localization settings.
Boosted startup speed.
Fixed day of week handling, it now displays correctly.
Added current battery level in percent on the battery gauge.
Fix for not locking while phone call active (uh, why didn't it work before?).
Sunscape Config now properly scales on SIP.
Changed unstable release system to YMDmh for better management.
Added drop-shadow for fonts.
Fixed centering. You can now have X = 0.
[More]
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sunscape/
[Alternates]
http://www.touch-innovation.com/details-66-1/
http://www.sevenrains.ro/index.php?q=sunscape
[Install]
If you downloaded the CAB file, just copy to your device and install as normal. In case you've downloaded the stable version, you'll find the CAB file in SunscapeCAB/Release and you can copy it to your device and install.
You will have three utilities installed: Sunscape - this is the main program and, when launched, will stay resident until the CPU Threshold is below the configured value; Sunscape Remote - this utility will help you control Sunscape while it is running; Sunscape Unlock - this will turn off Sunscape completely; Sunscape Config - this is the main configuration tool including some documentation. However, if you wish to theme for Sunscape, please refer to the Sunscape.xml file since it's a bit more detailed.
[Uninstall]
Please first run Sunscape Unlock.exe and then uninstall. Also, if you've created a shortcut with Sunscape Config, please remove it from either Sunscape Config or from the \Windows\Startup folder.
[Credits]
I'd like to thank A_C for being an inspiration, the guys at ppcwarez who were very helpful in accommodating my first release as well as testing it. Also many thanks to this thread and xda-developers for their useful comments and feedback that made this application come alive. I'd also like to thank master athlon, sempixel and ruebyi for their nice themes, -Arthuro- for the nice visible icons. Thank you!
thanks dude. will give it a try tomorrow.
thanks you.. I Go in to test.. lol
dang it, it doesnt work for me! i get The file 'Sunscape' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its componets...etc. any idea as to why this might happen. using ETEN M600 w/ Kozhura's WM6.1 ROM
Not working on HTC Hermes - unhandled exception or something like that. Deinstalled...
pilgrim011:
Compact Framework 2.0 or higher installed?
master athlon:
Tough one! Usually happens if some component is not found... Like pilgrim011, please check you have Compact Framework 2.0 or higher installed... There shouldn't be a pretty solid reason it doesn't run, it runs fine on a ETEN Glofish X800.
nir36:
Thanks Please let me know what works and what doesn't...
lepsyfou:
Thanks for testing!
pilgrim011 said:
Not working on HTC Hermes - unhandled exception or something like that. Deinstalled...
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Same thing happens here.
iPAQ 614c.
SevenRains said:
pilgrim011:
Compact Framework 2.0 or higher installed?
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The one that comes with Windows Mobile 6 Professional(latest official HTC ROM), so - 2.0.
Hmm, tried a hard reset on a TyTN II - works...
Installed to storage card or device? Install to storage card doesn't work.
EDIT: It would be helpful if you can say what that error actually is...
It's working now - I reinstalled it to main storage, previous it was on storage card. Tomorrow I'll continue with testing.
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It's working now - I reinstalled it to main storage, previous it was on storage card. Tomorrow I'll continue with testing it.
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Many thanks pilgrim011! And sorry I didn't mention it should be installed to device instead of storage... Post updated!
master athlon said:
dang it, it doesnt work for me! i get The file 'Sunscape' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its componets...etc. any idea as to why this might happen. using ETEN M600 w/ Kozhura's WM6.1 ROM
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I think we have the resolution - if you installed it to storage card, try installing it to main storage.
done did that
SevenRains said:
I think we have the resolution - if you installed it to storage card, try installing it to main storage.
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i installed it to the main storage, not the storage card. but i'll try to see what i can do about compact framework, although Kozhura's rom should already have CF 2.0 in there. thx for your help though.
EDIT: ok i installed Compact Framework 3.5 and it works! thx for the help Seven. i'll test and post back here looking forward to updates.
master athlon said:
i installed it to the main storage, not the storage card. but i'll try to see what i can do about compact framework, although Kozhura's rom should already have CF 2.0 in there. thx for your help though.
EDIT: ok i installed Compact Framework 3.5 and it works! thx for the help Seven. i'll test and post back here looking forward to updates.
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No, thank you for testing! If you have any special wishes, modifications, ideas, bug reports, stuff you don't like or anything else for that matter, please post them and I'll fix/add them to the next release paying the respective credits of course!
SevenRains said:
No, thank you for testing! If you have any special wishes, modifications, ideas, bug reports, stuff you don't like or anything else for that matter, please post them and I'll fix/add them to the next release paying the respective credits of course!
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no prob, happy to test for you . everything works good, its fast, stable, no crashes. although i have some request : 12hr clock option & lock on wakeup.
master athlon said:
no prob, happy to test for you . everything works good, its fast, stable, no crashes. although i have some request : 12hr clock option & lock on wakeup.
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Great! Ok, about the 12hr clock - doesn't it respect the regional settings? ie: if you've set your pda to 12hr clock doesn't it respect that? If not - I'll add a 12hr option in the configuration file. Easily done!
Lock on wakeup - Ok here's the thing. The previous version went exactly that way but I moved away from that for two reasons:
1.) The code was overly proprietary - believe it or not but it's like... very hard to tell when a power event is triggered. Ok not hard, but it MAY happen that different device types send different codes. I implemented it using the standard WM_BACKLIGHT_OFF on an Axim51v and to my surprise it wasn't working on an Eten (figures it used another code).
2.) The previous version was a bit slow - it happened that I wanted to turn on my phone to access some files quickly and instead of turning on quickly and accessing the files I was sitting there watching the screen lock... Annoying indeed!
In both cases, I'll see if there's some way around it (ie: to not use power events) and lock the screen on startup through some option in the configuration file.
Thanks again!
Not working
I hope i did really everything right but i get a unhandeld exception occured.
Hermes 300 offical WM6 German Version.
Installed on main memory
then i installed NET3.5 with reboot.
no way -> unhandeld exception
Time: no for some reason it doesnt respect the regional settings, i have mine set to US Central time, and it shows up with 24 hour clock regardless.
Lock: no big deal, i know what you mean about staring at the screen, i had the same prob with S2U2, thats why i dont use it anymore, but thanks for the heads up.
does it have a full screen caller ID like S2U2 cause thats the main reason i use it S2U2
dan0zone said:
does it have a full screen caller ID like S2U2 cause thats the main reason i use it S2U2
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Nope. Actually it should exit on an incoming call and let other "better" programs handle it. If it is a request, I can implement it and make it optional.
NEWEST VERSION: v0.6 (26/8 - 2009)
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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"TOUCH BREAK" is a clone of Arkanoid / Breakout.
It has different level types, highscore and player profile and lots of other stuff...
- This game is auto scaling to all resolutions, but graphics have been optimized to run on WVGA. But don't hesitate - try it on your device, and see how it works - and report back here!
=> Issue 1: Zip downloaded?
>>> Just your browser playing tricks on you. Rename to .cab extension, and it should be able to install and work, just fine.
=> Issue 2: Error about Flash Lite player during install/run:
>>> Download and install:
http://www.mediafire.com/?u9zr4lnt1ht
=> Issue 3: Game is not fullscreen:
>>> Just choose "MENU", then choose "Fullscreen".
How to play:
- Put your finger on the slide below the breaker.
- Slide sideways to move the slide.
- TIP! Keep an eye on the time! If timer reaches 0, this result in "instant death", no matter the lives you have left!
- TIP! Keep as many balls in play as you can, as you gain points for each ball in play, when you hit a brick. Fx. if you have 1 ball in play and hit a brick, it counts for 1 point. But if you have 3 balls in play, the same brick counts for 3 points!
- TIP! You get TIME BONUS after each round!
- TIP! Certain rounds gives you an extra ball!
To-do:
- Lots, lots, lots of other stuff... this is only a 0.5 version!
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UPDATES!!!
2009 - August, 13
v0.6 released.
Features:
=> 7 different level types!
=> All levels revised (timings, speed etc.)
=> Small design changes
2009 - August, 13
v0.5 released.
Features:
=> 5 different level types!
Optimizations:
=> A *lot* of optimizations have been implemented for a more fluent gameplay. I'm not quite satisfied yet, however.
2009 - August, 13
v0.3 released.
Features:
=> Highscore list now working!
=> In-between screen between levels!
=> More levels and backdrops! (Also stuff I've been drawing)
=> If timer reaches 0, this will result in "sudden death" (you die no matter how many lives you have left)
=> Revised endGame-screen, that tells you your rank
Error corrections:
=> Back buttons in menus not working
2009 - August, 13
v0.2 released.
=> Player name can now be set (isn't used to do anything yet, as highscores are still missing)
=> Menus are now structured (highscores needs to be done)
=> Gameplay has been heavily revised
=> Game engine has been optimized
=> Timer has been put in; in next version, the game ends if you haven't finished the level when the timer reaches 0. For now, I need to revise the times for each level - therefore, you can continue to play, even if you fail to clear the level after timer reaches 0.
=> New backdrops for each level (up to level 6)!!! Those are my old drawings, made in photoshop with digitizer
=> The bricks are still aligned the same way for each level. This will change in future versions.
2009 - August, 12
Initial v0.1 release.
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DONATIONS RECEIVED:
(Total: €9,-)
- 2009-09-03: Christoph Castan (€5,-)
- 2009-08-31: Ilya Volodin (€15,-)
- 2009-08-31: jerome renou (€15,-)
- 2009-08-24: Dawid Nyberg (€5,-)
- 2009-08-17: "Jesusishere" (€4,-)
- 2009-08-13: Dennis Christilaw (€5,-)
A lot of thanks to the above people! Doing stuff for folks in here is very fun, but it's always very nice to know, that this work is appreciated!
Hi,
I tested it on Touch HD.
Game works fine but sometimes slows when lots of balls.
In main menu Settings, HighScores and Credits do not work (can't entry).
But game ivery very nice
Just need long thumb to play on 3,8"
Great! Been looking for a game like this, will try it out
I get a network unavailable error, any ideas?
Vonski >
Thanks for the feedback - I'm aware of the issues - The menu is mostly conceptual with no linkings for the subjects you've mentioned. I'll propably end up locking the number of balls, to a maximum of 3 at a time.
daDeadMan >
Hey!
When do you get the error?
And have you installed Flash Player Lite, as stated in the installation instructions...?
Works fine on Samsung i900 Omnia.
It is too easy for me, the ball should bounce only on the board, rather than "circle" under it.
Within a few seconds there are flying dozens of balls, which slows down the game.
it's pretty neat. Easy to play and looks nice. I agree hat it's a little too easy. I had about 100 balls flying around just breaking bricks for me It does slow down when the numbers start to exceed a dozen balls or so. Also, the entire platform (top and base) deflect balls which makes it easier as well cause if you miss the ball you can just sweep the screen. It's neat but it may make it too easy. It resizes to VGA just fine. I've attached a screenshot. With a little tweaking I think you have something real real good here though. When it was going full speed at the beginning it was a lot of fun. You may want to add falling bricks that add options, like brick breaker/arkanoid... I like where it's heading though! Good luck with the project.
wow thanks for this game !!!!!!!!!!
jakobdam said:
Vonski >
Thanks for the feedback - I'm aware of the issues - The menu is mostly conceptual with no linkings for the subjects you've mentioned. I'll propably end up locking the number of balls, to a maximum of 3 at a time.
daDeadMan >
Hey!
When do you get the error?
And have you installed Flash Player Lite, as stated in the installation instructions...?
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I get the error when i run it. A popup, TouchBr001, says network unavailable, Try again later. Have flash lite installed and running energy rom on an xperia. Does the game require wifi or an internet connection of some sort?
Same for me. "Network unavailable". (On a Topaz)
hey guys you should learn how to read ! it is written in the first post download the DP flash lite and install it
it's pretty neat. Easy to play and looks nice. I agree hat it's a little too easy. I had about 100 balls flying around just breaking bricks for me It does slow down when the numbers start to exceed a dozen balls or so. Also, the entire platform (top and base) deflect balls which makes it easier as well cause if you miss the ball you can just sweep the screen. It's neat but it may make it too easy. It resizes to VGA just fine. I've attached a screenshot. With a little tweaking I think you have something real real good here though. When it was going full speed at the beginning it was a lot of fun. You may want to add falling bricks that add options, like brick breaker/arkanoid... I like where it's heading though! Good luck with the project.
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I agree And the worst thing is that when the screnn s as you shown you don't need to play anymore because the balls are playing themself
I started the game and didn't do anything because I got a call and when I looked at the screen after a few minutes I already had ca. 30 balls and couldn't loose anymore. First game I ever tried that you can beat without doing anything
After that I tried it again but it didn't work because the slider always starts where you press play. After another 2 tries it worked. Just hit the play button on the right side, do nothing after that and you wont loose
UPDATE!
2009 - August, 13
v0.2 released.
=> Player name can now be set (isn't used to do anything yet, as highscores are still missing)
=> Menus are now structured (highscores needs to be done)
=> Gameplay has been heavily revised
=> Game engine has been optimized
=> Timer has been put in; in next version, the game ends if you haven't finished the level when the timer reaches 0. For now, I need to revise the times for each level - therefore, you can continue to play, even if you fail to clear the level after timer reaches 0.
=> New backdrops for each level (up to level 6)!!! Those are my old drawings, made in photoshop with digitizer
=> The bricks are still aligned the same way for each level. This will change in future versions.
thanks a lot for the update
So now, lets play
Works great on my HTC Fuze running WM 6.5 Energy ROM.
Couple suggestions/requests:
1. Put a break in between levels. As soon as a level completes, it dumps you into the next level. Putting a pause in there (Like a Ready? screen they can tap to start the next level) will allow people to recover from a furious level.
2. Additional types of "Bonus" blocks would be nice other than extra balls. Like an Extra Life, Larger Pad, Sticky Pad or whatever you can imagine.
Those are it for now, I am sure I can think of more sometime later.
Between this game and Fruity, so far, you are becoming one of my favorite game devs!
So far, both games run nicely and they look fantastic on my Fuze!
Keep up the great work!
Hi there, great app. Just like Fruity! All thanks to Flash Lite, it does increase the smoothness of the experience. For the Touch Break however, we are experiencing issues when holding onto the slider for a certain amount of time - the menu for Flash pops up (as seen below).
Otherwise, it's great! And we've written a brief review for it: Check it out!
Talderon >
- Break between levels: Yeah, I know But everything has a priority, and for this release, finishing up some graphics stuff and improve gameplay itself, was main priorities... as for breaks between levels - it will come - and it'll be a bit funnier than just the typical "ready"-message... (to make the player think it's worth the while to have finished the level).
- Extra powerups: Yup, those will come too. Maybe not all of them, but certainly, some! Also, some "death"-bringers will come. But I try to think a bit out of the box with this game, so some of them might not be that familiar...
MrWangKai >>
Yeah - that popup menu is BLOODY HELL ANNOYING! I've tried everything to disable the blasted thing, but nothing can do the trick.
It only comes if you double-tap and then hold... so far, I've myself gotten pretty much used to it by now, so it actually never happens when I play...
As this is wrapper-related (flash player lite), I can't do much about it (other than create a new flash wrapper myself, which is pretty drastic measures).
Not working on Omnia II
Something is wrong with flash lite I think
Yeah, I figured you thought of some of these as it is, just wanted to post it so it was "official from someone else" other than the voice in your head... Although, it seems those voices have some good ideas.
Keep it up and let us know if you have other games in the works. These look great and are fun!
WOW. Version 0.2 is much better. Good work
Important!I'm searching Polaris with working motherboard.
The apparent condition of the phone can be anything - a broken body, screen, keyboard ...
I am only interested in the motherboard.
If You have something like this, please PM me.
Hi guys!
This is my first ROM so be patient with me.
First of all big thanx to Kostas244 and pcarvalho for help, also to gullum for his kitchen.
Second:
Author firmware is not responsible for damage caused to you, your Polaris, cats, dogs, etc. All actions undertaken by you - you're doing at your own risk!
Lite Version (3.15)(update coming soon)
Screenshots
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Included:
Opera 10 beta
Office Mobile 2010
Adobe Reader
M2D config !!!Do not change any thing in Launcher tab, and use only themes designed for M2Dv2!!!
Pocket RAR
Showcase
CleanRAM
Finger Keyboard
Advanced task manager
Java
FM Radio by Polum
YouTube
MusicID
Voice Recorder
Facebook Mobile
Streaming Media
SMS Delivery Fix
Remote Desktop
Google maps
HTC Album 2
Manilla 2D v2 patched (weather 2 not advanced)
Mega OEM packets
NO Games
NO Voice Command
NO Titanium
Short review:
Storage Free: 95.44 Mb
RAM Free: 53.55 Mb
Weather on home tab works - at first time you must accept Google location service agreement and after that weather update normally.
You can add your city at weather tab by editing HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml (all cities finded at accuweather works fine)
Bluetooth Headset Profile works fine. Wi-Fi, GPS, Camera, Phone – too.
Clean Version (3.17)
Included:
Advanced Config
HTC Album 2
Phone canavals
FM Radio by Polum
Showcase
Advanced task manager
HTC Framework, Mail Setup, HTC drivers
Poket RAR
SIP Change
SMS Delivery Fix
HTC Calculator
Voice Recorder
Remote Desktop
Java
Office Mobile 2010
Adobe Reader
Google maps
Finger Keyboard
SIP Change
NO Games
NO Voice Command
Short review:
Storage Free:129 Mb
RAM Free: 60 Mb
This ROM, for those who want use Titanium, and don't need all HTC stuff.
Naked Version (3.16.1)
Included:
Advanced Config
HTC Album 2
Phone canavals
FM Radio by Polum
Showcase
Advanced task manager
HTC Framework, Mail Setup, HTC drivers
Poket RAR
SIP Change
SMS Delivery Fix
HTC Calculator
Voice Recorder
NO Games
NO Voice Command
NO Titanium
Short review:
Storage Free:144 Mb
RAM Free: ~64 Mb
Empty ROM, for those who want to have a maximum size of free memory and does not use Manilla or Titanium, or use other shell extension.
BEFORE FLASHING READ THIS
The suggested radio is 1.59.44.02 but all 1.59.XX.XX should work
How to flash:
1) Remove your SD card
2) Flash Original HTC ROM
3) Flash Hard SPL
4) Flash Radio 1.59.44.02
5) Flash my ROM
6) Hard Reset after 1st Boot (when it gets 2 calibration screen)
Note:
1st boot takes long time to complete
incoming /outgoing calls sounds but cannot speak or hear, plus camera all black - change the RADIO to supported one
Storage Encryption disabled in Naked and Clean
Thanks for those people, who buy me coffee for a long night
Unknown 10$ (send your nick in PM please)
Unknown 5$ (send your nick in PM please)
>>DOWNLOAD LITE 3.15<<
>>DOWNLOAD CLEAN 3.17<<
>>DOWNLOAD NAKED 3.16.1<<
Please download my ROM only from this link. I used it to calculate how many peoples flashed it. If You cant download it - ask via PM
For media/press/bloggers - you free to share this ROM but keep the download link and send PM where You share it
Bugreport
Bugreport
[FIXED] sensivity issue download fix
[FIXED]MS Office word cannot create new document(Do not delete folder "Templates" in "My Documents" if you allready do this here is it)
[FIXED]When in Esmertec Java press load from browser its search OperaL.exe from Opera 9 that dont exist.
Timelog
20.01.2010 first ROM v3.15
27.01.2010 naked version now only beta v3.16
13.02.2010 Clean v3.17 and update Naked v3.16.1
Welcome to the cooker´s world.....
use manila and free ram 53Mb
How can i download this rom ? still have We are sorry, but all downloading slots for your country are busy.
Upload somwhere normal server.
I have the same message
robgie said:
How can i download this rom ? still have We are sorry, but all downloading slots for your country are busy.
Upload somwhere normal server.
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mod edit : Mirror remove by request from the author of this thread.
"i use one download link to calculate how many people download rom, to know what people needs."
gukovsem said:
mirror
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Are You read first post?
Please delete links, if anyone cant download they can send PM to me and i'll send to them link 4 download
FW-eXXon said:
Are You read first post?
Please delete links, if anyone cant download they can send PM to me and i'll send to them link 4 download
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I will vote in a pool in this (or other) thread if you will create it. I tried download from your link three times with no success and now I see the message about download limit and country. Thanks for mirrors...
Edit: I tried... It is fast (comparing with pcarvalho's ROM much faster). There is not EZ input (not IGO issue, not stupid character window on photo-button). About 50Mb memory is realy nice.
I'm missing a timeSync aplication, total commander, SIP_CHANGE is neccessary.
Personaly i prefer big volume (HTC black) and restart button (ie. when power button pressed or in startmenu). Both I've seen it when I played bepe's kitchen as i remember.
After I disabled some M2D tabs (launcher, settings, people, location, weather), there is 52MB free memory !
p0l0us said:
After I disabled some M2D tabs (launcher, settings, people, location, weather), there is 52MB free memory !
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you disable m2d tabs with m2d costumaizer? it work with last manila?thx
p0l0us said:
I will vote in a pool in this (or other) thread if you will create it. I tried download from your link three times with no success and now I see the message about download limit and country. Thanks for mirrors...
Edit: I tried... It is fast (comparing with pcarvalho's ROM much faster). There is not EZ input (not IGO issue, not stupid character window on photo-button). About 50Mb memory is realy nice.
I'm missing a timeSync aplication, total commander, SIP_CHANGE is neccessary.
Personaly i prefer big volume (HTC black) and restart button (ie. when power button pressed or in startmenu). Both I've seen it when I played bepe's kitchen as i remember.
After I disabled some M2D tabs (launcher, settings, people, location, weather), there is 52MB free memory !
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The HTC Volume control not fully comparable with Polaris (I mean Blutooth A2P and HSP no volume change) The XDA Sutdown replaced with OEM Mega Shutdown packet. About SIP Change I just forgot =)
TimeSync app its good idea, if its small size can You attach cab
Also if You sync polaris with PC time will synchronize too (as i remember)
albekb said:
you disable m2d tabs with m2d costumaizer? it work with last manila?thx
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Yes the M2DC works, not fully, but works.
One thing
Do not change any thing in Launcher tab, and use only themes designed for M2Dv2
I have got this up and running and it is nice and quick. My only issue is that wifi is showing as being connected but it the device insists on connecting to a gprs connection when using internet. Any ideas? I am using the recommended ROM, have done a hard reset, etc.
Thanks
Edit: now fixed, my mistake, had chosen wifi to connect to work,not internet. Cool ROM, thanks.
I've tested almost every wm6.5 roms for polaris and this is the best among all.
Smooth and responsive, 4x mb rams free with m2d compared to 1x or single digit of other roms.
1 thing though, the comm manager shows wifi as unchangable, means I cant turn it on or off but I can do that in the connections page.
And some areas the screen seems to be less responsive to touches, probably a setting somewhere as it only happens there.
Keep on the good work!
okay i've been convinced. flashing today
thanks eXXon
edit: ah damnit.. no titanium.. nevermind
bbezja1 said:
okay i've been convinced. flashing today
thanks eXXon
edit: ah damnit.. no titanium.. nevermind
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I think about the next my rom will be with modded titanium and without manilla... so keep on
xzero89 said:
I've tested almost every wm6.5 roms for polaris and this is the best among all.
Smooth and responsive, 4x mb rams free with m2d compared to 1x or single digit of other roms.
1 thing though, the comm manager shows wifi as unchangable, means I cant turn it on or off but I can do that in the connections page.
And some areas the screen seems to be less responsive to touches, probably a setting somewhere as it only happens there.
Keep on the good work!
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The wifi in commanager works fine just resync You Polaris with PC and when it fully done unplug the cable.
if thats not help - softreset, kill replog.exe in Advanced Task Manager and repeat sync
NOTE: WiFi didnt work when Polaris connected to PC
Try to align screen with minimum pressure, also screen protector add some hardness to sensitivity
Just wanted to say I've not used many ROMS in the past, but so far this is my favourite one, my main requirements were responsiveness which this one seems to be meeting! Many thanks for your efforts
Im try all the roms here, but this is my favorite now!!
Fast, fully works with my vodafone card, great keyboard.
Nice work! THNX.
ui: sorry for my bad english, but i need to thank
*Due to certain users intentionally or unintentionally deleting and messing with spreadsheet I was forced to create the official and unofficial spreadsheets this way people can still add, but it's in a controlled environment. I was hoping to avoid this since it means more work on my part, and less frequent updates (at least until some users are added to be able to edit official).
Google Play Emulator Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reicast.emulator
R6 Beta - Courtesy of hooby3dfx
Latest Compiled Beta Builds *Courtesy of ricardo85x
Download Here
For Bios:
Simple copy the files dc_boot.bin and dc_flash.bin (I also placed dc_flash_wb.bin just in case) into "This PC\SHIELD\Internal storage\dc\data"
*Please note that the bios must be placed in the internal Storage not the SDCard like the instructions original state
For Memory Card:
You must use R6 Beta (as far as I can see you can try r5).
First go into the bios (so the system menu), format the memory card in the first slot and set it up. Once done, you should now be able to save games.
Recommendations
-Try converting GDI to CHD, saves a lot of space on disk (use program Here Windows) Thanks to ricardo85x
Contributors
HobsonA, ricardo85x, hooby3dfx, hazindu, elconejotres, MRCANNADY, TheBasterd, beamquaker, adladl, rag66628, uoykcuf86
*Since the thread is sort of ballooning if you want yoru name in the contributors and I didn't catch your contribution pm me
How I mapped the controller using Nvidia's built in mapper
Also note that I used Right bumper to map the start button, for me only because the other buttons on the Nvidia shield have other tasks, and the play button cannot be used.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Game list and Bug Reports
*Work in progress (juggling school, work and this. Feel free to edit and add to it, it's open to public. Just please keep the format and be mature)
*List is subject to change! Results may vary from user to user.
*Memory card functions aren't working yet, nor are options. Devs commented that they would be main available soon (Fixed in R6 Beta)
Updates
Update 2014-03-12
-Minor update to legend and some spreadsheets
Update 2014-01-25
-Updated Official List
-Added 4th color for games that work, boot but aren't quite 100% working or perfect. (example frame rate dips or minor graphical anomalies)
-Orange will remain as semi-playable/playable, but must work.
-Added color legend
Update 2014-01-20
-Created copy editable back up of official Spreadsheet.
-For now only I will edit (and a handful of users) the Official spreadsheet.
Update 2014-01-17
-Added Column "Format" (Say whether it's CDI/BIN/CHD ...etc)
-Added Snapdragon S4 Pro
-Galaxy Tab 2 (PowerVR SGX540) was added by rag66628
-ricardo85x added Build reicast-20140117_138.apk to his compiles. Make sure you thank him for his efforts. *See link above or Spreadsheet
Update 2014-01-15
-Added Columns "Bios Used" and "Region"
-Clean up
-Still debating on Keeping multiple sheets for different devices, Might end up Keeping 1 or 2 sheets and making people enter device used in column. Any ideas are appreciated.
Update 2014-01-14
-Deleted Xperia Z, and added Soc names instead. (Snapdragon 600/800, exynos Octa, Tegra 3)
-Specialty devices left as is (JXD, gamepad 2 etc)
-Cleaned up list.
Update 2014-01-12
-Arranged everything in Alphabetical Order
-Added New Device jxd s7800b Sheet
-Added Reicast Build Downloads Sheet
Google Spreadsheet - Official (View-able/Not Editable)
Google Spreadsheet - Unofficial (View-able/Editable)
Spreadsheet Editors
uoykcuf86
Rules/Guidelines For Editing Spreadsheet/Compatibility
1. All users and none users are welcome to alter the Spreadsheet.
2. If you do not know how to put everything in alphabetical order, simply leave 1 row empty below the list and type them there.
3. If you are using a device other than the Nvidia Shield please look for it's name among the spread sheets. If it's not there simply add a new sheet with your device's name on it. If you don't know how simply write it in forum or somewhere on spreadsheet out of the way and myself or someone else will place it where it should be.
4. All headings must be filled in with exception of Screenshot.
5. This one is not really a rule, more of a courtesy. Hit the Thanks Button for the users you see contributing. It shows you appreciate their efforts and dedication.
6. Will update more later
7. PM me to get access to official Spreadsheet, I might not see it in forum.
Emulator seems to map controls now and San Fransisco Rush 2049 seems to be running as perfect as I can tell at the moment if you want to add that to your list.
Soul Reaver - almost perfect(I can't remember any problem )
Skies Of Arcadia - Plays great, almost no graphics issues.
It is look like the Revision 6 will fix the problem with Shenmue 1.
I also recomend to use GDI or CHD.
You can convert GDI to CHD(to save a lot of space on disk) with this app for windows:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/pkc7r413fydhldk/Dreamcast+GDI+to+CHD.rar
Thanks guys posted, I will have some time to get caught up this week/weekend. It's been hectic recovering from power outage and holidays.
Without doing any mapping on my own the left stick, a/b/x/y buttons, and l/r trigger worked out of the box.
I only noticed today that the dpad did not work, so i added that to the mapping. Sucks that using that will make the on-screen touch input overlay show up.
Does anyone know what the menu buttons do (when you press back)? I can tell that the left most quits.
Too bad you cant map the shield start button.
My compatibility notes:
-MDK2 - fantastic except for sniper mode, there is a gfx glitch that is drawing the floor in front of the view.
-Powerstone - perfect, minor gfx glitches
-Virtua Tennis - perfect, minor gfx glitches
-Rez - perfect, minor gfx glitches
-Street Fighter 3 Third Strike - playable but heavy gfx glitches with the 2D sprite animations
-Ooga Booga - can hear music but black screen
-Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - starts up fine but crashes at menu when you press start button
Havent been able to get to boot:
-Sega Bass Fishing
-Dynamite Cop
-Half-life/Blue shift
How do you know when the next reicast update is coming out?
OK - I'm finding a lot of 'news' on the emulator by looking at the github repo.
Dpad fix is coming soon:
github.com/reicast/reicast-emulator/commit/eedb4ac233d31ed38045e5e88672590f86bf9dff
I logged issues for MDK2 as well as one to make an official compatibility wiki!
hooby3dfx said:
OK - I'm finding a lot of 'news' on the emulator by looking at the github repo.
Dpad fix is coming soon:
github.com/reicast/reicast-emulator/commit/eedb4ac233d31ed38045e5e88672590f86bf9dff
I logged issues for MDK2 as well as one to make an official compatibility wiki!
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Thanks for feedback and work you've done it's appreciated I will update the thread as soon as I can (just started class so just a little swamp already).
Feel free to pm me, or if you want faster contact I can give you my email in pm or steam name (if you use steam).
Thanks! for info it looks immense!
Edit: Nvm decided to at least add the games now since I feel like it's important info for ppl
The link of GDI TO CHD is dead
you can use this:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/pkc7r413fydhldk/Dreamcast+GDI+to+CHD.rar
compatibility:
Record of LODOS WAR now is working with beta apk, there was a bug in r5 where the game hangs after you hit a enemy.
ricardo85x said:
The link of GDI TO CHD is dead
you can use this:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/pkc7r413fydhldk/Dreamcast+GDI+to+CHD.rar
compatibility:
Record of LODOS WAR now is working with beta apk, there was a bug in r5 where the game hangs after you hit a enemy.
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Testing R6 now, seems great I think it fixed memory issues at least for me.
I'm still testing r5.
Just got a 32 gb sd card so I'm loading up all the games!! More updates to come.
Soul Calibur - omg basically perfect
Jet Grind Radio - playable, really glitchy graphics artifacts
Seaman - gets to screen that checks for mic, won't get past that since its not connected. ***MY GOAL IN LIFE IS TO GET THIS TO WORK***
Armada - cant get to boot
Grandia 2 seems to work. I played through the intro and first dungeon with no noticeable flaws.
Marvel vs Capcom 2 works at full speed, but with some graphical glitches in the sprites.
Capcom vs SNK 1&2 work at full speed, but have glitches in the sprites.
hazindu said:
Grandia 2 seems to work. I played through the intro and first dungeon with no noticeable flaws.
Marvel vs Capcom 2 works at full speed, but with some graphical glitches in the sprites.
Capcom vs SNK 1&2 work at full speed, but have glitches in the sprites.
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Were these tested with R5 or R6 beta?
L1qu1d said:
Were these tested with R5 or R6 beta?
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R5
hazindu said:
R5
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Thanks
shenmue still crashes
Shenmue still crashes when you try to leave the dojo at the beginning of the game using the R6 beta.
Also NBA 2k does not work
R6 beta tested with Seventh Cross Evolution still gray garbled polygon graphical glitches suddenly appearing and MK Gold still semi freeze when doing the "compactor" sektor fatality (opponent body explode as ussual then action freeze until the loading screen on tower) same as in R5, thanks for your efforts!!!
Rayman 2 - Everything seems to work and speed is perfect, in the first area a lot of the ground is just big purple polygons though
Project Justice: Rival Schools 2 - Boots fine but drops back to the file menu after playing the intro
Bangai-O - Boots and the 2D graphics seem mostly OK but everything is squished into the left half of the screen
Rayblade - Boots and the 2D graphics seem mostly OK but everything is squished into the left half of the screen
Alright will record and test Shenmue past dojo thanks!