New version of cdrsapu (PSX cdrom plugin) released

[SaPu]

A new version (1.2) of the 'cdrsapu' PSX cdrom plugin has been released.
Relevant changes are:
- added subchannel reading
- added CDDA reading
- improved async read caching performance
- improved ePSXe compatibility
Source code is included (as separate download)

Edited on 01/20/2009:
A new version (1.3) is available, with added selection of spin down time setting (from config window).
Note than not all cdrom drives can support this options, but it doesn't hurt to try ...
Note: Be sure to download the right version (1.3), i kept also the attachments for version 1.2 just in case anything doesn't work as espected...

Attached Files

	cdrsapu_v1.2.zip (25.8 KB, 372 views)
	cdrsapu_v1.2_src.zip (141.9 KB, 59 views)
	cdrsapu_v1.3.zip (26.6 KB, 1195 views)
	cdrsapu_v1.3_src.zip (144.0 KB, 308 views)

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Last edited by SaPu; January 20th, 2009 at 10:45.

[V1ncent]

Thanks.
I'll take a quick look. ^^

[Squall-Leonhart]

Respekt and peace Sapu, and thanks for the source release.

NOTICE PEOPLE.
CDRSapu is better at reading damaged disks/images made from damaged disks(on a virtual drive) then the epsxe internal cdr.


It'd be nice if Sapu had idle spindown controls.

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Last edited by Squall-Leonhart; January 8th, 2009 at 14:08.

[RockmanForte]

Where is the link ? I would like to take a look at it, thanks.

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[drwhojan]

Can this plugin constantly keep the drive spining?, I fined with most plugins... the drive slows down and the games jump when speeding backup again!

I down't know why this happens?

[Squall-Leonhart]

its a side effect of precaching/caching. since the plugin keeps the data cached, the cdr spins down when its not accessed

Nero drive speed, and creative disk detector can prevent the drive from spinning down, by adjusting the idle spin down time... as i suggested above. the application/plugin is also capable of it.

Originally Posted by RockmanForte

Where is the link ? I would like to take a look at it, thanks.

get your eyes checked RMF.

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Last edited by Squall-Leonhart; January 8th, 2009 at 15:36. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

[Hard core Rikki]

A wonderful update.

Now if only NickK could resurrect...

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[drwhojan]

[quote=Squall-Leonhart;1562072]its a side effect of precaching/caching. since the plugin keeps the data cached, the cdr spins down when its not accessed

Nero drive speed, and creative disk detector can prevent the drive from spinning down, by adjusting the idle spin down time... as i suggested above. the application/plugin is also capable of it.


Mabe im best of sticking with a bin and iso images lol!

I will give that a try thanks!

[Squall-Leonhart]

and it would seem its possible via IOCTL, so with a few changes to the source an adjust spindown menu could be added

CDROMGETSPINDOWN

    usage:

      char spindown;
      ioctl(fd, CDROMGETSPINDOWN, &spindown);

    inputs:        none

    outputs:
      The value of the current 4-bit spindown value.




CDROMSETSPINDOWN

    usage:

      char spindown
      ioctl(fd, CDROMSETSPINDOWN, &spindown);

    inputs:
      4-bit value used to control spindown (TODO: more detail here)
    outputs:    none

SourceForge.net: CD-ROM Tool: Downloading ... (for 9x and NT with ASPI)

SourceForge.net: CD-ROM Tool: Downloading ... (NT5+ only)

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Last edited by Squall-Leonhart; January 8th, 2009 at 16:27. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

[RockmanForte]

Originally Posted by Squall-Leonhart

get your eyes checked RMF.

No, I mean the original link for the news.. Not the downloading link.

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Wii: Starfall, NeoGamma r7, and currently on 3.2u
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CASE: EagleTech Sidewinder Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black
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[djsolidsnake86]

it's better than epsxe cdr 1.7?

[Hard core Rikki]

I mean the original link for the news.. Not the downloading link

The source of the news is this thread itself :P

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[Squall-Leonhart]

Originally Posted by RockmanForte

No, I mean the original link for the news.. Not the downloading link.

the suggestion still stands ^_^

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[Chrono Archangel]

great
always nice to see old-timers posting again. I think SaPu holds the record with the 2 posts the most apart...
1st Post: June 6th, 2001
2nd Post: Jan 7th, 2009

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[Squall-Leonhart]

and the fact they are his ONLY posts :P

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If you don't post all the required information, you don't get help.
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[ozzgx4]

Thanks Sapu

Originally Posted by Squall-Leonhart

Respekt and peace Sapu, and thanks for the source release.

You spelt respect wrong......or was it on purpose

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Originally Posted by snickothemule

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[RockmanForte]

Originally Posted by Hard core Rikki

The source of the news is this thread itself :P

Oh, I thought he link it to ngemu but I am wrong. Thanks.

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I have:

Wii: Starfall, NeoGamma r7, and currently on 3.2u
PSP PHAT: 1001k [TA-081] Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D2(FULL)

CASE: EagleTech Sidewinder Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU: Intel core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
Processor Cooling: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB w/DVI + TV Out Video
Memory: 2048GB [1024GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand
Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard

[Silenus]

Originally Posted by Chrono Archangel

great
always nice to see old-timers posting again. I think SaPu holds the record with the 2 posts the most apart...
1st Post: June 6th, 2001
2nd Post: Jan 7th, 2009

Whoah this deserves a bin award or something.

Thanks for the release SaPu.

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[RockmanForte]

Thank you for the release SaPu... 8 years is a long time but it's worth! Thanks!

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I have:

Wii: Starfall, NeoGamma r7, and currently on 3.2u
PSP PHAT: 1001k [TA-081] Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D2(FULL)

CASE: EagleTech Sidewinder Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU: Intel core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
Processor Cooling: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB w/DVI + TV Out Video
Memory: 2048GB [1024GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand
Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard

[spawn4]

Yes it is really nice to see emu authors come back after this long silence