[WIP] BatteryInfo

[anc96]

This is the first homebrew application I have ever made (and it isn't near completion yet.) I know it isn't near the level of quality or use as other apps submitted to the competition, but I thought I may as well submit it as it'll be done within the deadline.

BatteryInfo is an app that gives you various bits of info regarding your devices battery, such as temperature, minutes of use left, percentage (with graphics) and graphically indicated charging status. Font colours and images are customisable. It is written in Lua and runs through LPE.

Features

• Battery image indicating charge level (~10% accuracy), changes colour as charge decreases.
• Detects when no battery is inserted.
• Shows battery temperature.
• Shows minutes of use remaining.
• Battery voltage displayed. (still needs work)
• Hours remaining displayed. (still needs work)
• Warning when the system reports low battery
• Shows amount of RAM remaining (mb)

Coming soon

• Sound effects
• Background image/colour
• Estimated charge time remaining
• Displays hours of use remaining

Screenshots
Charger unplugged:


No battery inserted:


Please let me know what you think and suggest ways in which I can improve it!

Thanks,
Alex

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[Flameaim]

nc maybe do sumthin with the background?

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[Baconation]

The graphics do look good and this is a good idea but it has been done many times before, You need to do something to add a new feeling to it.

I don't really like how i would have to load an app to see what i can already by going into system settings. It should prolly be something that you see on the side of your screen/XMB in a black box(a plugin app), just make sure this box looks good so that people want it on their screen. You should prolly also make it customizable so that people can change the theme of it(BG, battery color, text color Etc.). not forcing you to make it a plugin, these are just some ideas.

[anc96]

The graphics do look good and this is a good idea but it has been done many times before, You need to do something to add a new feeling to it.

I don't really like how i would have to load an app to see what i can already by going into system settings. It should prolly be something that you see on the side of your screen/XMB in a black box(a plugin app), just make sure this box looks good so that people want it on their screen. You should prolly also make it customizable so that people can change the theme of it(BG, battery color, text color Etc.). not forcing you to make it a plugin, these are just some ideas.

Added options to easily change text colours and replace the images. I'd really like to make it a plugin...but I don't know how! I'll have a look and see if I can integrate it into the settings menu like what Total_Noob has done in TN-E. I understand what you say about it already being done before, so I'm trying to make it as unique as possible. Thanks!

[firespike8]

I second making it into a plugin some how, I wonder if there would be any way to make this thing load when an ac adapter is plugged in (kinda like an Ipod touch). Sorry I know I'm dreaming here, this would probably be extremely difficult if not impossible to do. How about: Time left to charge (Would be a great feature!), you could incorporate a little minigame in that empty space (pong) , A sound that plays when battery is fully charged?, Maybe make it so the app underclocks itself to charge faster?, Approx gaming/pops times?.

But yeah plugin would be great, but app with above features could also be useful.

EDIT -

I'll have a look and see if I can integrate it into the settings menu like what Total_Noob has done in TN-E.

That would be amazing.

[ultimakillz]

I'll have a look and see if I can integrate it into the settings menu like what Total_Noob has done in TN-E. I understand what you say about it already being done before, so I'm trying to make it as unique as possible. Thanks!

not to crush your dreams, but lua isnt that advanced. you cant make plugins or really integrate things into the settings afaik. that being said it looks good being your first app. dont let what others are saying get you down, i dont see them submitting anything

[anc96]

I'll have a look and see if I can integrate it into the settings menu like what Total_Noob has done in TN-E. I understand what you say about it already being done before, so I'm trying to make it as unique as possible. Thanks!

not to crush your dreams, but lua isnt that advanced. you cant make plugins or really integrate things into the settings afaik. that being said it looks good being your first app. dont let what others are saying get you down, i dont see them submitting anything

That's why Lua suits me I've always wanted to make my homebrew just so I can learn and play around. I'll start looking around for information on prx files...I'm not promising anything though.

[ultimakillz]

That's why Lua suits me I've always wanted to make my homebrew just so I can learn and play around. I'll start looking around for information on prx files...I'm not promising anything though.

for plugins you would need c or c++ and the pspsdk. if you're interested in learning that, good luck!

[anc96]

Added a new screenie showing some new/improved features!

[heyyou]

http://wololo.net/wagic/2011/03/22/news ... mpo-entry/
make it happen.