Leapster Explorer: Play Your Own Flash Games - Revision history

Jrspruitt: Fixed Game Template Link

2011-10-28T22:42:19Z

Fixed Game Template Link

Peter Huewe at 09:57, 27 October 2011

2011-10-27T09:57:17Z

Jrspruitt: /* Developing */

2011-07-18T08:58:03Z

‎Developing

Jrspruitt at 08:54, 18 July 2011

2011-07-18T08:54:07Z

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Jrspruitt: /* Configuring the Folder */

2011-07-18T08:37:05Z

‎Configuring the Folder

Jrspruitt: /* Software Needed */

2011-07-18T07:22:11Z

‎Software Needed

Jrspruitt: /* Software Needed */

2011-07-18T06:21:44Z

‎Software Needed

Jrspruitt: /* Programs Needed */

2011-07-18T00:11:07Z

‎Programs Needed

Jrspruitt: /* Example Flash App */

2011-07-17T04:39:03Z

‎Example Flash App

PhilKll: /* Developing */

2010-08-04T01:45:27Z

‎Developing

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 Flash Game (see requirements)
-[https://sites.google.com/site/jrspruitt/downloads/OpenDidj_Game_Template_V1.0.tar.gz?attredirects=0&d=1 Game Package Template]
+[http://files.poxlib.org/LeapFrog/elinux_downloads/OpenDidj_Game_Template_V1.0.tar.gz Game Package Template]
 == Requirements ==

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	[http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/optimizing_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf Optimizing Flashlite Digital Home]		[http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/optimizing_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf Optimizing Flashlite Digital Home]
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		+	[[Category:Leapster Explorer]]

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+   }
-Intrinsic tells it that this file just basically has the prototypes of the functions, dynamic allows the objects to be changed, and won't do strict type checks. [http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/as_extensions_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf AS Extensions for Flash Lite Digital Home] This file will explain it much better. I went with Dynamic simply because this is going to take some trial and error. Looking at your binary in a text editor, should give you some clues as to what sort of data is expected or is sent. Look for things like function_arg(%s) or function_return() %s. Its a bit cryptic but with some practice, you should be able to decipher some of it. Create an entry for each function you would like access to, and put this in the Actions/Actionscript file of your Flash project.
+Intrinsic tells it that this file just basically has the prototypes of the functions, dynamic allows the objects to be changed, and won't do strict type checks. [http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/as_extensions_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf AS Extensions for Flash Lite Digital Home] This file will explain it much better. I went with Dynamic simply because this is going to take some trial and error. Looking at your binary in a text editor, should give you some clues as to what sort of data is expected or is sent. Look for things like function_arg(%s) or function_return() %s. Its a bit cryptic but with some practice, you should be able to decipher some of it. Create an entry for each function you would like access to, and put this in the Actions/Actionscript file of your Flash project.
    import LF.AppManager;
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 This is a rather generic explanation of the process, and should be applicable to all SoC's that use Flash Lite in a standalone fashion for their UI or other features. And of course, check with the manufacturer on the legality of what you are attempting or more importantly, how you are doing it, so think before you leap, least you want some trouble. Some good resources I found linked to on the internet, explaining Adobe Flashlite for Digital Home.
-[http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/flash_lite_digital_home_getting_started.pdf Getting Started with Flashlite Digital Home]
+[http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/flash_lite_digital_home_getting_started.pdf Getting Started with Flashlite Digital Home]
-[http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/developing_apps_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf Developing Apps for Flashlite Digital Home]
+[http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/developing_apps_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf Developing Apps for Flashlite Digital Home]
-[http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/as_extensions_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf AS Extenions for Flashlite Digital Home]
+[http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/as_extensions_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf AS Extenions for Flashlite Digital Home]
-[http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/optimizing_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf Optimizing Flashlite Digital Home]
+[http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/devices/pdfs/optimizing_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf Optimizing Flashlite Digital Home]

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 == Configuring the Folder ==
-First you need to find a suitable flash swf file, look for older games online, this can be hit or miss really, finding AS2 Flash8 files, that also lend themselves to being used on the Explorer. The touchscreen acts like a mouse and mouse button push, if your game requires aiming and clicking, instead of moving the mouse and clicking, you will simply click where you desire, which may or maybe not hinder game play. The other buttons provide input also, it may take a few tries to get a feel for good flash interactive flash files for the Explorer.
+The easiest way about this, is to download the Template folder. If you have downloaded a game previously, you could make your own. By renaming your file loader.swf and changing a few values as needed in the .json files and meta.inf. The template package includes a loader.swf file, that puts a wrapper around your file, so that you can cleanly exit back to the UI. With out it, you must shut off the device.
-Using your free leaplet card, download one of the games, I happen to kind of like, ''Leapfrog's Wheel Works''.
+The first step is finding a suitable swf file, this can take some trial and error, the ''' Requirements ''' section has some hints about what to look for.
-Once downloaded you'll find it in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Leapfrog\LeapFrog Connect\LeapsterExplorer\LST3-0x00180004-000000.lf2 extract the folder with 7zip or similar.
+Next rename the file test.swf and copy it into the folder.
-Go into the folder, then open up your text editor, you'll need to modify the GameInfo.json file. This is the text used in the Explorer UI for the names of the games. Change Title to something relevant to your file, and close and save the file. Now, delete loader.swf and main.swf and copy and paste your flash file into the folder, renaming it ''loader.swf''. You'll probably want to modify the icon files in some way, to make it easier to spot your flash file from the menu, save them as 8bit PNG files. You could also modify the mp3 file to something relevant if you wanted also. Finally rename your folder to something like My_Flash.
+Looking through the .json files and meta.inf you can change anything that says OpenDidj. If its a file link, be sure it matches the file you want to link to. Icons are 8 bit png files.
 == Loading the Files ==
 Open up your ssh program and navigate to /LF/Bulk/ProgramFiles on your Explorer. And upload your folder.

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	[https://sites.google.com/site/jrspruitt/downloads/OpenDidj_Game_Template_V1.0.tar.gz?attredirects=0&d=1 Game Package Template]		[https://sites.google.com/site/jrspruitt/downloads/OpenDidj_Game_Template_V1.0.tar.gz?attredirects=0&d=1 Game Package Template]
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		+	== Requirements ==
		+	The Flash Lite for the Digital Home, as built for the Leapster Explorer, is a bit hit or miss, when it comes to playing random
		+	* The swf file must be ActionScript2 and compiled for versions no higher than Flash Player 8.
		+	* Flash Lite for the Digital Home does not support all AS2 features. No internet access, etc
		+	* Files built much larger than 320x240, may have issues with displaying, or the exit screen.
		+	* Pick games that have simple inputs. Flash Lite interprets the buttons as these values.

	== Configuring the Folder ==		== Configuring the Folder ==

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 == Software Needed ==
-Flash swf file. Must be made with ActionScript2 and Flash 8 at the lateest, since this is what Flashlite supports.
+Flash Game (see requirements)
-−
-The leaplet game folder from Leapfrog
 == Configuring the Folder ==

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 == Programs Needed ==
-SFTP Client, [[Leapster_Explorer:_SFTP_Access|SFTP on your LX]]
+[[LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform:_Networking_Applications#SSH| STFP Access]]
-−
-Text Editor
-−
 == Software Needed ==

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    // get version from player
    version = eval("$version");
-−
    // player info vars
    var os_type;
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    var minor_version;
    var minor_revision;
-−
    // split up version info
    os_array = version.split(' ');
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    minor_version = version_array[2];
    minor_revision = version_array[3];
-−
    // populate text_version label
    text_version.text = "Version Info: \n" +
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    "Minor Version: " + minor_version + "\n" +
    "Minor Revision: " + minor_revision + "\n";
-−
    // populate initial text_keypress label
    text_keypress.text = "Key Press Code:\nKey ASCII Code:";
-−
    // set up key press event listener and function
    var key_listener:Object = new Object();
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    };
    Key.addListener(key_listener);
-−
    // capture stylus position
    text_stylus.text = "Stylus: \nX: 0\nY: 0";

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+   }
-Intrinsic tells it that this file just basically has the prototypes of the functions, dynamic allows the objects to be changed, and won't do strict type checks. [http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/as_extensions_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf AS Extenions for Flashlite Digital Home] This file will explain it much better. I went with Dynamic simply because this is going to take some trial and error. Looking at your binary in a text editor, should give you some clues as to what sort of data is expected or is sent. Look for things like function_arg(%s) or function_return() %s. Its a bit cryptic but with some practice, you should be able to decipher some of it. Create an entry for each function you would like access to, and put this in the Actions/Actionscript file of your Flash project.
+Intrinsic tells it that this file just basically has the prototypes of the functions, dynamic allows the objects to be changed, and won't do strict type checks. [http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/digital_home/as_extensions_flash_lite_digital_home.pdf AS Extensions for Flashlite Digital Home] This file will explain it much better. I went with Dynamic simply because this is going to take some trial and error. Looking at your binary in a text editor, should give you some clues as to what sort of data is expected or is sent. Look for things like function_arg(%s) or function_return() %s. Its a bit cryptic but with some practice, you should be able to decipher some of it. Create an entry for each function you would like access to, and put this in the Actions/Actionscript file of your Flash project.
    import LF.AppManager;