WiiCR
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0.3.2-RC6
Help Wanted
- Dedicated flash coders desperately needed for Unfilled Flash Jobs
- We are also looking for enc option testers and themers details
About
WiiCR created by Jacob Jarick (mem) is a media player solution for the Nintendo Wii. It acts as a streaming media server and is capable of transcoding nearly any video file to a suitable flv for an embedded flash player. It allows browsing of the remote filesystem to view: videos (avi/xvid/divx/mpeg/wmv/etc), text files, jpg's and play mp3s.
IRC: #WiiCR on irc.freenode.net
Email: mem.namefix@gmail.com (mailing list to come).
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Recent News
December 31, 2007
- Hey guys, its mem - long time no update :P
- First off, despite what many sites claimed the WiiCR project was never cancelled. I merely took a very long extended break from the scene (and I still am on that break). I got back to my namefix.pl project for a bit and also managed to waste large amounts of time Playing Heroes of Might and Magic eastern tribes.
- Anyway, from the looks of several reliable sources proper Wii Homebrew is just around the corner with some clever folk figuring out the Wii Key via dumping the ram contents. Demonstration of Wiihomebrew here
- If this takes off the way I hope, I may buy a new wii, get whatever homebrew mod is needed and step back into the scene and coding WiiCR.
September 15, 2007
- Following Mem's cancelation of the project, I am proud to announce that WiiCR will not entirely close. Since mem has given up, WiiCR X will serve as the replacement for WiiCR.
- I am sorry for my lack of development on WiiCR X recently. However, I would like all people who can help to report to IRC. WiiCR X will use Linux, and I would like full community involvement to make it the best that it can be.
- To connect to IRC, please download xChat(nix Users) or mIRC(Windows) both are free to use. The IRC server is irc.freenode.net #WiiCR. Please come join us.
Navarr, still hangin in.
September 11, 2007
- Well its been fun. Im officially retiring from development of this project with the reason being I am utterly bored with the nintendo wii software library and sick to death of the 1/2 arsed opera browser.
- Sorry to sound bitter but I will not be buying another nintendo console, I was there for the n64 and gamecube both of which didnt share the wii's initial success but are carbon copys of the wii's pathetic game release cycle.
- Expect to see the tired old argument "We are not focused on hardcore gamers" to be used constantly to explain: lack of games, yet another minigame compilation, xbox/ ps2/psp ports and general piss poor software library.
- The only game I am interested in playing on the Wii in the near future is mariokart, but given that nintendo has pushed it back yet again it became the final straw for myself. I sold my wii for $300au with all original equipment so I didnt lose out to much.
- What console next, well for my the ps3 seems ideal for several key points:
- Web browser is actually 1/2 decent from all reports
- linux support out the box
- bluetooth / wireless support
- free online gameplay etc
- The only thing that holds me back the current price, which will drop to my acceptable level soon enough.
- Should anyone wish to take over the project feel free. For myself it was always a curiosity seeing as I have a linux pc hooked up to my tv in the lounge.
mem out
August 9, 2007
- Blog for WiiCR X opened. It shows minor developments and teasers. Nice to subscribe to and read every now and again.
August 8, 2007
- Nintendo adds USB Keyboard support for Wii Message channel and Wii Shop channel. Its only a matter of time before Opera finished their latest update of the Internet Channel to use it with. Opera's most definently already started using it, considering that Wii Shop runs using the Opera engine.
- Alternative project, WiiCR X Started. (Created by Navarr). WiiCR X uses PHP as the main system language. It has full control for Plugins, Themes, and an updater that will work with all plugins and themes. The plugin system generally uses PHP, but by using some interesting code in the main.php file can use alternative languages. The system outputs in XML and references to an XSLT (eXtensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) which will allow the theme developer to output the XML as HTML, xHTML, or SVG. For those willing to give up the root directory on their webserver (more than likely anyone using XAMPP) will also be able to use a planned "Wii Bootloader" which will allow the user to select between booting up WiiCR, WiiCR X, or WiiCR X (safe mode). Depending on which types are available on the system. WiiCR X should also have NATIVE LINUX SUPPORT (with most features :x). More information as it is available. [Note, WiiCR X is a collaborative project with the WiiCR Team, it is in no way a rival or competition.]
July 12, 2007
- Nintendo's E3 2007 Press Conference. Will the Wii Baransu Bado bring new possibilities to the Internet Channel? Will WiiCR have a rebirth? Stay Tuned :)
April 12, 2007
- New browser released apparently. I havent really played much wii in the last 2 months, honestly Ive lost intrest in waiting for online games on the wii, I will be buying a PS3 later on to play with linux and Im hoping their online support will happen alot quicker than nintendos.
- But never fear people, stop typing up that flame on the forums and read on. WiiCR has imho reached a point where it needed the new broswer. I myself enjoyed the challenge but eventually grew tired of refining my encoding options. Thankfully now that the new browser is out, we should be able to increase video quality, possibly ditch flvtool and be able to play high quality video 30 - 90 seconds after encoding has started.
- Help WiiCR continue by testing encoder options, edit the default theme and try increasing video player size. These 2 things will improve WiiCR the most and its an easy task for any1 to take on. Submit your findings to our forums and help the community grow.
- I have also started a new job doing linux networking stuff, very fun though I am a bit rusty. Chances are I will return to coding namefix.pl as its always been my favourite project as I use it every time I leech media / files of friends.
- Anywaaaaay, thats my quick update for a bit more a mind dump than anything else I suppose but meh. Have a good one folks, mem will return !.
March 2, 2007
- my laptop has been repaired and has been posted to my new house in Perth. Sorry For the delay in updates everyone, but between shifting towns and waiting for the laptops keyboard to be replaced I havent had much time. On the upside, the stable version of the Wii browser should be released soon which will make video streaming oh so easier. Hop on #wiicr on freenode to chat / see if I have my laptop back.
Febuary 8, 2007
- 0.3.2-RC6 released
- Zelda and Suba theme now use forms for lsdir (done by me)
- Added some of ndessell's updates: ocean and wiipaper now use forms and have the following options heading lsdir output "add to favs", "add mp3s", "edit Playlist", "Clear Playlist".
- incrementing <<count>> is available to dirs_body.tpl, playlist_body.tpl, favs_body.tpl, sc_search_body.tpl and drives_body.tpl for the purpose of allowing multi js functions with silimiar names, eg sumbitform<<count>>. This comes from ndessells patch which was slightly adjusted by myself.
Febuary 7, 2007
- 0.3.2-RC5 released
- Fixed video_objects not loading.
- 0.3.2-RC4 released
- fixed dl filename issue
- Resolved text links not working with html op characters in lsdir by swapping to a form and using js to submit the link (icons1 only atm).
- improved shoutcast support (will give preference to urls using port 80 and no path).
- added asx movie file extension list (asx's will play now).
- users can now restrict directory access by listing the full path to the directory in restricted.txt
Febuary 2, 2007
- 0.3.2-RC3 released
- FIXED - subs.pm refed a nonexistent sub
- Updated enc_daemon error messages
- added downloads button.
- started work on streamflv.pl (broken atm).
- fixed image viewing.
- changed the way shared vars are loaded to fix linux issues.
- removed redundant vars.
January 31, 2007
- 0.3.2-RC2 released
- adding dir to playlist no longer clears old contents of playlist
- sys shell added to kill_encode command (for linux)
- unique entries only in mp3.txt again
- mp3.txt is sorted again
- FIXED - mp3 filename wasnt showing when loading.
- added linfoxes update to flvprovider
- added dirs feature
- all OS vars shifted to config.dat to remove need to config config.pl and also make updating easier.
- added fullscreen video plugin tpl to icons1
- config.new included (users of linux and non default win32 installs should edit config.new before putting in the wiicr dir).
January 30, 2007
- 0.3.2-RC1 released
- finished upgrading theme support
- added special video plugin tpls
- "add all mp3s to playlist" button when listing directorys (icons1 only atm)
- "add to favourites" button when listing directorys (icons1 only atm)
- themes all in sync (latest WiipaperMV and WiinVi).
- fixed several bugs when saving / editing config
January 29, 2007
- 0.3.1.11 released
- added vpb's modified video templates to icons1.
- added vpb's updated mencoder enc_opts settings
- all themes now have access to all config options thanks to ndessell (small tweaks by me).
- increased min vid size to 700kb in encode.pl seems to be good.
- tidied httpd.conf
- all entries in httpd.conf that require changing for a custom win32 install are marked #!! the line above.
- instant clear encoder jobs (must download latest wiicr_tools)
- Upgrading now easier, when updating delete config.dat from the rar before extracting. All new options will be loaded from config.new (if it exists).
- mp3 titles are cleaned up a little for the playlist.
- WiiCR Tools 0.2 released
- udated wiicr config by Ed
- kill_encoder.exe added
- download WiiCR Tools 0.2
January 29, 2007
- WiipaperMV 0.9_r.2
- Is in full working order with WiiCR 0.3.1.10
- All Changes included within the UPDATES-CHANGES folder within the .rar.
- Added mp3_play.tpl
- Fixed mp3_pls_body.tpl to work with new variables being used.
- Added shout_play.html for use with new shout_play.tpl
- Shoutcast player's background color matches that of WiipaperMV (No white border around player)
- Automatic redirection is up and running with new shout_play.tpl (in regards to adding playing a new mp3)
- And a few other minor changes to compensate for the new shout_play and mp3_play tpl additions.
- Download
- Screenshot*
January 28, 2007
- 0.3.1.10 release
- sorry for the delay in the release, but I caught a bug with the mp3 pls generation, now sorted.
- sorted mp3 player not loading files with unfriendly characters.
- included shoutcast.tpl in icons1 (due to shifting shoutcast to a tpl automatic redirection will not work when u add a new mp3, simply click back then click on the mp3 player icon.
- Testers needed
- We need some video testers to go through and find several working combinations of encoder settings that play nicely on the Wii.
January 26, 2007
- 0.3.1.9c release
- added icons_dir to plugin vars
- included linfox's updated flvprovider (no configuration needed)
- video_object_ocean.tpl was blank, fixed.
- to disable segmenting, enter 1.
January 25, 2007
- 0.3.1.9 release
- Fiiinally after many dev releases here it is, Nearly ready for 0.3.2 (stable) release.
- 3 ways to render plugin tpls (inside main.tpl, by itself, inside its own header and footer).
- addtion of <tpl_object: name> which insert tpls inside of your plugin tpl.
- addtion of video objects for video templates (very similar to tpl objects just slightly diff vars)
- all themes synced to basic level (can change themes, themes can use different flash video players)
- icons1 mp3 player works again
- all tpl's have access to the plugins vars
- all tpls have access to tpl_object's
- themes cannot break config.dat if they dont have all options.
- flvprovider is back (to support aurions old player, atm is must be manually configured).
- can turn flvtool on / off
- combo list for enc_options read from wiicr/enc_opts.txt (easier to test enc options this way).
- can disable segmenting (set size to 0)
- 0.3.1.9-dev7 release
- recently Ive been working hard on better config support, multiple video player support and improved themeing ability.
- below is the end result of 4 days of hacking / tweaking the code.
- This release is reccomended only for the following: Flash Coders, Testers, Themers and Brave users.
January 23, 2007
- Help Wanted
- We are looking for testers, themers and flash coders details
January 21, 2007
- newer versions of WiiCR may be unstable atm with videoplayback due to work being done on the custom player to enable long segement/ non-segmented playback. People who are experiencing video issues I reccomend 0.3.1.5 for the time being until we work out the kinks in the custom player.
- 0.3.1.7 released
- Theme combo box defaults to current theme
- WiinVi 0.8 (includes experimental irc support)
- WiipaperMV 0.7
- changed mencoder settings to vpb's (mine were slightly different) this should hopefully resolve vidplayback
- Bug found in WiiCR config tool
- Corrupts apache file by appending to rather than overwriting the file, will be fixed when Ed gets a chance.
- WiinVi 0.8 released
- Some random Tweaks
- IRC Client [BETA]
- Browse while listening to Music [BETA]
- Download
- WiiCR Configuration Tool 0.1 released written by EdKrayer
- WiiCR Configuration Tool 0.1
January 20, 2007
- 0.3.1.6 released
- Using VPB's newly updated video player.
- all themes using icons1 vidplay/ vidiframe again to support new player (old tpl's backed up).
- WiipaperMV 0.6 included
- WiinVi 0.5-r3 included
January 19, 2007
- NOTE : Unless I mention new config changes in release notes, its safe to keep your config.pl and config.dat. Settings are finally becomming stable.
- 0.3.1.5 released
- icons1: main.html shifted to theme/tpl/main.tpl
- icons1: mp3play is now a tpl
- some backwards compatibilty added for themes, so as not to break them from new changes.
- added some extra code to help detect scripts dir (mainly benefits linux users).
- latest WiipaperMV them (0.5)
- Howto install updated for 0.3.1.4b
January 18, 2007
- 0.3.1.4b released
- included suba theme (dont know how I missed it)
- updated suba theme to suport new config
- included Wiipaper 0.4r.1
- Included WiinVi 0.5-r2
- fixed shoutcast & config.pl forms (thanks neil for picking me up on my bad html
