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Even if you don't, why not try? | Even if you don't, why not try? | ||
| − | You can download | + | You can download Delphi Starter or Visual Studio Express C++ and begin producing your own Plug-ins very quickly: |
It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Start by modifying the example supplied. (Event Logger) | It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Start by modifying the example supplied. (Event Logger) | ||
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Free Download Links: | Free Download Links: | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Delphi Starter Edition (Cheap) :''' [http://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi/starter Download Here] |
| − | '''MS C++:''' [http:// | + | '''MS C++ Express Edition:''' [http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/ Download Here] |
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| + | You, for example may have the PC do something like make a BEEP noise when you start a game or you may have it do something more complex like mapping controls for your joysticks for a custom control panel. | ||
| − | + | In any case, the Latest MaLa. The latest version has the Plugin SDK included so have a play. | |
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The example provided, 'EVENT LOGGER' saves a line to a text file every time a event happens. | The example provided, 'EVENT LOGGER' saves a line to a text file every time a event happens. | ||
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When you are ready you can substitute this code with your own code to make the plug-in do somethings else. | When you are ready you can substitute this code with your own code to make the plug-in do somethings else. | ||
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In a nutshell, the plug-ins are triggered on various events. | In a nutshell, the plug-ins are triggered on various events. | ||
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* Move game list LETTERUP | * Move game list LETTERUP | ||
* Move game list LETTERDOWN | * Move game list LETTERDOWN | ||
| + | * Set state of one LED | ||
| + | * All LEDs on | ||
| + | * All LEDs on | ||
| + | * Reset last LED state | ||
* NEXT GAME LIST | * NEXT GAME LIST | ||
* PREVIOUS GAME LIST | * PREVIOUS GAME LIST | ||
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* QUIT GAME | * QUIT GAME | ||
* EXIT MaLa | * EXIT MaLa | ||
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Try it. It's lots of fun :-) | Try it. It's lots of fun :-) | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 3 July 2011
Installing MaLa Plug-Ins
Installing a plug-in varies a little but basically you need to have the *.mplugin file in the ../mala/plugins directory as well as any other files (like set-up files) that are provided with the Plug-In.
When MaLa starts it looks to see what *.mplugin files are in that directory. It will then list them in..
Assuming you have done the relevant set-up (if any) required for that plug-in, it should work the next time you run MaLa.
Creating MaLa Plug-Ins
Know how to code in Delphi or C++?
Even if you don't, why not try?
You can download Delphi Starter or Visual Studio Express C++ and begin producing your own Plug-ins very quickly:
It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Start by modifying the example supplied. (Event Logger)
Free Download Links:
Delphi Starter Edition (Cheap) : Download Here
MS C++ Express Edition: Download Here
You, for example may have the PC do something like make a BEEP noise when you start a game or you may have it do something more complex like mapping controls for your joysticks for a custom control panel.
In any case, the Latest MaLa. The latest version has the Plugin SDK included so have a play.
The example provided, 'EVENT LOGGER' saves a line to a text file every time a event happens.
When you are ready you can substitute this code with your own code to make the plug-in do somethings else.
In a nutshell, the plug-ins are triggered on various events.
- Game Selected,
- Emulator Selected,
- List Selected,
- Orientation Switch,
- Game Start,
- Game Quit,
- Screen saver Start,
- Screen saver Switch,
- Screen saver Stop,
- Attract Mode Start,
- Attract Mode Stop,
- MaLa Start,
- MaLa Quit,
- MaLa Tree Up,
- MaLaTree Down
On these events you decide what your plug-in will do..
Or you can have your Plug-in tell MaLa what to do (using MaLa Messages)
- STOP BG MUSIC
- START BG MUSIC
- NEXT SONG
- PREVIOUS SONG
- SWITCH ORIENTATION
- FLIP ORIENTATION
- START SCREENSAVER
- STOP SCREENSAVER
- Move game list ONE UP
- Move game list ONE DOWN
- Move game list XUP
- Move game list XDOWN
- Move game list LETTERUP
- Move game list LETTERDOWN
- Set state of one LED
- All LEDs on
- All LEDs on
- Reset last LED state
- NEXT GAME LIST
- PREVIOUS GAME LIST
- NEXT EMULATOR
- PREVIOUS EMULATOR
- START GAME
- START RANDOM GAME
- QUIT GAME
- EXIT MaLa
Try it. It's lots of fun :-)
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