PSP-Maps PSP - GameBrew
| PSP-Maps | |
|---|---|
| Author | royale |
| Type | Other |
| Version | 2.2 |
| License | Mixed |
| Last Updated | 2009/12/14 |
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| Website | |
PSP-Maps is a homebrew application to bring Google Maps to the PSP with a simple interface. This program is not using the Google Maps API (except for address search), it is retrieving the images directly using the wireless connection. It is also compatible with Virtual Earth and Yahoo! Maps.
You can search for an address, add/load favorites, or just move around on the map. There is also a local cache which allows you to browse the maps offline. It is released under GPL so the source code is available.
It was participated in the Neo Spring Coding Compo 2008 (PSP Applications, 5th place), Neo Summer Coding Compo 2008 (PSP Applications, 1st place) and the PSP-Hacks Homebrew Idol in 2008.
Copy PSP-Maps folder to your /PSP/GAMExxx/ folder.
For Custom Firmwares 3.90, please also try /PSP/GAME380/ folder.
Offline browsing
First make sure the disk cache is enabled (default). Then, when you are online, browse the map to fill your cache.
When you start PSP-Maps, you can skip the wireless menu. Now, you can browse your cache.
Caching
You can adjust the size of your cache in the menu (you must validate to confirm). The bigger is the better, but it will use some space on your Memory Stick.
The Cache Zoom Levels option is helpful to download a big map to your cache.
- PC version:
- If you don't have WiFi, you can use the PC version to build a compatible cache.
- It can also be used to prepare a large cache (PC is faster than PSP). You will have exactly the same display as the PSP.
- Arrows to move, page up/down to zoom, F1/F2/F3/F4 for buttons, escape for menu.
- Copy the cache/and data/folders to your PSP. An easier way is to connect the PSP to the PC, browse to the PSP-Maps folder, and launch pspmaps.exe directly from there.
- GP2X version:
- You will have to build a map cache on the PC before.
KML support
Create a kml/ directory in your PSP-Maps folder. Copy the KML files in this directory. Currently, it only supports Points and Lines.
If you create an PNG image with the same name as your KML file, it will be used to replace the default marker.
You can easily create directions with this link (replace the towns in the URL).
URL updating
The file urls.txt contains the list of addresses used by PSP-Maps to retrieve the images.
If Google Maps does not work anymore, try updating this file with the latest version (you can now use Google China also).
Motion Kit
Since version 1.3 you can use the PSP Motion Kit with PSP-Maps.
Tilting the PSP will allow you to move on the map. Moving the PSP quickly up or down will allow you to zoom.
If you experience errors starting PSP-Maps, you can try to remove the motion_driver.prx file.
GPS support
Since version 2.0 you can use the PSP-290 GPS with PSP-Maps.
As soon as the GPS gets a signal, it will try to center the map on the current position.
You can disable this behavior in the menu if you want to manually move on the map again.
D-Pad - Move the map
Analog - Move smoothly the map
R/L - Zoom in/out
Cross - Next view
Square - Previous view
Triangle - Go to address
Circle - Show/hide informations
Start - Menu
