ePSXe shark

[rui-no-onna]

Originally Posted by shalma

If you knew how to program, I'd just tell you to make a simple program to convert that special code format. But I think it shouldn't be that difficult to for us to do on our end.

Thanks! I do know how to program (just a little bit). I might write a program once I get a bunch of those codes (probably once I start with the Deathblows), but for now, majority of the original codes aren't using the serial repeater format so doing a simple search and replace works just fine. Hmm, I really should learn Python. Right now, I just code quick and dirty PHP scripts which require an interpreter to run.

Thanks again for all the help!

[shalma]

Added slide codes

21 xxxxxxxx yyyyzzzz
xxxx = addr bump
yyyy = inc bump
zzzz = run count

22 xxxxxxxx yyyyzzzz
xxxx = addr bump
yyyy = dec bump
zzzz = run count



"SLIDE INC TEST
21 00000001 00010010
40 80001000 0001

==>

80 80001000 0001
80 80001001 0002
80 80001002 0003
..
80 8000100e 000f
80 8000100f 0010



"SLIDE DEC TEST
22 00000001 00020010
40 80001020 0020

==>

80 80001020 0020
80 8000101e 001e
80 8000101c 001c
..
80 80001004 0004
80 80001002 0002


Also ticking the parent box turns on all children automatically.

[shalma]

http://forums.ngemu.com/epsxe-discus...i-swapped.html


If someone has a negcon and would like to fix epsxe (shark), please read the above thread. Then try the latest build and report back.
- Apparently Calb + galtor already fixed but haven't released yet

I+II should be swapped back normal (pads 1-8)
Steering should be raw data (no $80 correction)


Am looking at something that... looks like it affects steering code-wise. Possible analog adjustment (dead) in steps of 64 (out of 256).
- Not touching this yet. Need someone available to work with us first.
- GT1+2 / Wipeout 2097 / Wipeout 3 testing preferred also

[rui-no-onna]

Originally Posted by shalma

"SLIDE DEC TEST
22 00000001 00020010
40 80001020 0020

==>

80 80001020 0020
80 8000101e 001e
80 8000101c 001c
..
80 80001004 0004
80 80001002 0002

Thanks so much! I'm just kinda confused about the above example. Shouldn't that be equivalent to:

22 00000001 00020010
40 80001020 0020

00000001 = address bump
0002 = value decrement
0010 = # of runs

==>
40 80001020 0020
40 8000101F 001E
40 8000101E 001C
40 8000101D 001A
...
40 80001014 0008
40 80001013 0006
40 80001012 0004
40 80001011 0002

Thanks again for all the improvements!

[shalma]

Checked the test app again


"SLIDE DEC TEST
22 00000001 00020010
40 80001020 0020

==>

40 80001020 20
40 80001021 1e
40 80001022 1c
40 80001023 1a
..
40 8000102e 04
40 8000102f 02


You're right - can't think clearly. So it's an address bump+.



edit:
shark_cheater $22 works as mentioned this post

[rui-no-onna]

Originally Posted by shalma

Checked the test app again


"SLIDE DEC TEST
22 00000001 00020010
40 80001020 0020

==>

40 80001020 20
40 80001021 1e
40 80001022 1c
40 80001023 1a
..
40 8000102e 04
40 8000102f 02


You're right - can't think clearly. So it's an address bump+.



edit:
shark_cheater $22 works as mentioned this post

Okay, that makes much more sense. If the address was decreasing the same time as the value, then there'll be no need for the $22 code as you can easily create an equivalent with $21.

The way $22 actually works make more sense.

[LinkSlayer64]

Hey, sorry, I may have done something wrong (I even disabled realtime antivirus protection...ugh avg..) but using shark keeps crashing, and I think this is part of the issue:
Fault Module Name: ePSXe_shark.dll_unloaded

It happens whenever I try to run an iso, or bios, or anything with shark.exe (I renamed it for epsxecutor Shark)


Windows 7 32-bit SP1

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[shalma]

Try launching app as 'elevated' - dll injection doesn't play nice with Vista UAC. And I think 7.

[LinkSlayer64]

Originally Posted by shalma

Try launching app as 'elevated' - dll injection doesn't play nice with Vista UAC. And I think 7.

Still no dice, copied a clean version and ran shark to reapply the patch, (as elevated) and it still didn't work
Downloaded a clean version of ePSXe, still didn't work. The issue is still present, dll_unloaded
Is there any additional information I could provide you?

Problem Event Name:	APPCRASH
  Application Name:	ePSXe.exe
  Application Version:	0.0.0.0
  Application Timestamp:	483816fa
  Fault Module Name:	ePSXe_shark.dll_unloaded
  Fault Module Version:	0.0.0.0
  Fault Module Timestamp:	4dbda691
  Exception Code:	c0000005
  Exception Offset:	030027a0

I'll try disabling UAC if its the only possibility, but I'd rather not, although I hate it compared to gksu (linux) it's still a good thing.
Additionally, it's running on an external drive, could that matter?

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Last edited by LinkSlayer64; May 3rd, 2011 at 23:55..

[rui-no-onna]

The latest version also crashes for me. Went back to 2011-04-30 and that one works fine.

2011-05-01 Error Message

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:	APPCRASH
  Application Name:	ePSXe.exe
  Application Version:	0.0.0.0
  Application Timestamp:	483816fa
  Fault Module Name:	ePSXe_shark.dll_unloaded
  Fault Module Version:	0.0.0.0
  Fault Module Timestamp:	4dbda691
  Exception Code:	c0000005
  Exception Offset:	02fa27a0
  OS Version:	6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
  Locale ID:	1033
  Additional Information 1:	0a9e
  Additional Information 2:	0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Additional Information 3:	0a9e
  Additional Information 4:	0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

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Last edited by rui-no-onna; May 4th, 2011 at 00:09..

[LinkSlayer64]

The older version (r3) does work for me. I realize with the __newest version, I do not get the shark cheater window that I get with r3

One additional note, using autorun options 2,3,4 (ones I've tried so far) will cause everyone of my other applications to be brought to front as well as performing the action it should It also sends a bunch of other weird commands to the programs I believe, because chrome asked me about making shortcuts on the desktop for the tabs I had open in each window, and Daemon tools brought up "drive properties"
Selecting zero works fine, no windows jumping, but is unsuitable for someone like me who typically runs directly from ISO using the "-loadbin" argument with epsxecutors command line config for epsxe and not a virtual drive (the virtual drive is much slower, although it may be because my games are on the external drive as well, or my computer is acting slow right now. regardless, they normally play at a fine speed for being on my external when I use the "run iso" option.

(perhaps you should add support for a argument of "loadbin" so it'll have better compatibility with executor. I know this is asking a lot, so feel free to refuse
I may look at the source too, but I honestly don't think I could help with that at the moment, if I can, I will.

Just thought I should let you know.

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Last edited by LinkSlayer64; May 4th, 2011 at 01:02..

[shalma]

Weird. Now mine crashes too after downloading newest again (no difference). :o

Time to look at this again.



Thanks to both for mentioning this. Whatever was causing the fluke should be gone now - removed some negcon testing (I + II pads flip) and redid it again.

Build updated.


edit:
Note that you must manually turn on shark_cheater through ini now.

Don't seem to have the 'foreground' window problem here (xp sp3).

External drives shouldn't affect anything.

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Last edited by shalma; May 4th, 2011 at 00:44.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

[LinkSlayer64]

Awesome, thanks, I really appreciate the work you're doing, pretty ingenious (I love the auto-activate of special modes, I use it to enable as opposed to disable analog.)
Like I said, I'll look at the source if given time and see what I might work out with the "loadbin" but chances are slim ^^;;

window movement must be related to Windows 7, ah well, I'll deal with it for now, thanks again!

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[shalma]

Well. At least 1 problem down - do not broadcast hwnd. Keep autorun within epsxe hwnd.

That should work now for you.


Slowdown = don't know. o_O


I think we have -loadbin users here (epsxecutor). I'll try it myself though right now.


edit:
Hacking ePSXe can be straight damn difficult but we do what we can.


edit2:
Seems shark_cheater now sits on top of epsxe again. Must fix that.

[LinkSlayer64]

Sorry to report another issue. This time, the controller state seems to be broken, I seem to be a bearer of bad news
setting autostart_controllers to 1 will not enable analog by default.

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[shalma]

setting autostart_controllers to 1 will not enable analog by default.

That's correct behavior. At bios start, the joypad is powered off. Psx feeds power to controller. Joypad turns on to default mode - digital pad.

Either game sends commands to turn on analog. Or you toggle the switch.

(lagunareturns can verify this behavior as hw-correct)
(psykoako also confirms this is the right way to do it with FF9 joypad)


I could add '3' to force analog on anyways. Just trying to figure out first why the shark_cheater non-foreground window trick doesn't work anymore.

[LinkSlayer64]

Oh, I'm sorry, I misunderstood >.< If you did that "3" option, that'd be great, but please, work on what you'd like to first!
Thanks again, I myself must be heading away for the night
I'll just leave one question, the way you inject code, is it possible for this method to be used again for other programs? (I have a few I'd like to do it with, nothing like MS office though lol) I'm guessing it involves a lot of research into the software itself, and how it runs, but I was simply curious.

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[psykoako]

Woot heya wow new build up? Sorry long time no see my gpu died lol... Anyway gonna download and try it =]

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[shalma]

I'll just leave one question, the way you inject code, is it possible for this method to be used again for other programs? (I have a few I'd like to do it with, nothing like MS office though lol) I'm guessing it involves a lot of research into the software itself, and how it runs, but I was simply curious.

It can be used for (any) program. Someone did a MS Pinball example.

What we used to do at work to 'upgrade' old file formats -> new formats with outdated programs (of course we had the source code though) - just easier to update the binaries through injection for temporary company business.





Another new build. Nice to see a familiar face - we're going bonkers.

Force shark_cheater to open first. Then open gpu (epsxecutor) - all paths accounted for.

autostart_controllers 3 = force on -every- device (dualshock analog).
> Updated documents to note that (our mistake for not clearly stating that with 1)


Not sure what bugs are left. Going to try simulating a fake negcon and gets WO3 working.

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Last edited by shalma; May 4th, 2011 at 02:55.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

[rui-no-onna]

Originally Posted by shalma

I think we have -loadbin users here (epsxecutor). I'll try it myself though right now.

edit2:
Seems shark_cheater now sits on top of epsxe again. Must fix that.

Has this one been fixed in the latest version? shark_cheater still sits on top of epsxe when using loadbin on my PC. Just trying to figure out if the issue is Windows 7 or if it's universal.