Remote Touch DS

Remote Touch DS
File:Remotetouchds.jpg
General
Author(s)	Tobias W. Kjeldsen
Type	Operating System
Version	0.6
Licence	Mixed
Links
[Media:Rtds06.zip Download]
Website

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Remote Touch DS gives you the opportunity to remote-control your computers mouse, keyboard and other things from your Nintendo DS hand-held console. This solution is not like remote desktop, but more like an advanced remote control.

The server will run on all systems that is able to run Java applications - this means just about every system possible (Windows, OS X, Linux and other *unix variants) - the only problems that could emerge would be with media key key-mappings or shutdown/restart commands.

It was voted the 10th Top DS homebrew in the 2009 best DS homebrew contest.

Features

• Client and server configuration.
• Server program must be running on the PC to be controlled.

Installation

Remote Touch DS is a client-server based solution. Therefore you will need to have a daemon/server up and running on the computer you want to remote control. The daemon/server is located inside the server folder. You can launch start_server_win.bat on Windows, or start_server_unix.sh on unix systems. You also need to have Java installed on your system.

Download and extract the latest version file.

Copy the /server/ folder from the .zip to the computer you want to control.

Launch start_windows_server.bat and the program will confirm it's running on port 7777.

Extract rtdsclient.nds from the /client/ folder of the .zip to your card.

Run the .nds.

Enter the server's IP address and port number (default 7777).

Note: Make sure you open up port 7777 if your PC has a firewall. Use ipconfig to find out the IP address of your PC.

Known issues

EzFlash Vi not supported (possible partial missing DLDI support)

Changelog

0.6 major

• Up on D-pad in "cursor"-mode for middle mouse click.
• Complete revamped server-backend rewritten in Java with full GUI (will work cross-platform; Windows and OS X/*unix etc.).
• Add support for custom key-mapping (gamepad-like feature) - configure this with the new server-backend GUI.
• Custom adjustment of mouse acceleration.

0.3 major

• Y button in "cursor"-mode for ALT.
• A button in "cursor"-mode for TAB.
• X and B in "cursor"-mode for scroll.
• Adding left/right shoulder buttons to also mimic mouse clicks.
• Accelerated cursor movements; much like a real touchpad.
• Fixing problems when reconnecting to the server. You are now able to reconnect to the server without having to restart the server!
• Implementing a battery-saver feature - when the DS lid is closed.
• Upgraded to dswifi to 0.3.10. The wifi connection is much more stable now.
• Corrected X and Y on keyboard and fixed some of the currently missing keys. I have a problem locating all the keys.
• Added onscreen cursor to the client making it easier to see last cursor position.
• Removed manual input of server IP and port. You now need to put a "rtds_config.txt" in the root of your cartridge with this data.
• Server partially rewritten - fixed problem with reconnect.
• Client GUI features/eyecandy implemented. Also better netcode.

0.2.2 hotfix

• Minor changes on the server backend - possible problem with shutdown/restart on XP (maybe) fixed.

0.2.1 hotfix

• Not able to connect properly when manually inputting connection data now fixed.

0.2

• Media Control Extended (MEX) - good for Media Center or similar.
• Keyboard fully calibrated and working with key press sound for comfort.
• Remote restart or shutdown of your computer - good for those late night movie sessions where you just want to shutdown your computer directly from the comfort of your bed.
• Added support for a "rtds_settings.txt" config-file on your cartridge with connection data - look in README.txt for more info.

0.1 first public release

• Mouse and keyboard support + media play controls. Keyboard needs serious calibration, will be done later.