WiiLi.org

realjab · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

Did you check BeanShell as an alternative to writting a JavaCC parser?

I'm going to start a topic with my little experience in BeanShell and WiiRemoteJ

bellwethr · Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

so... how does one get involved?

I'm experienced in Java, and have used Java-based compiler compilers before (including JavaCC, JFlex, etc.)

My main motivation is to get linux support for the Wii guitar so I can play Frets on Fire. Smile

I was going to hack together a simple interface, but this project seems like a good idea.

luis_villase · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject:

Right now we are building the grammar for the Input Emulator. You can drop me (or swedishfrog) an email and I can send you what we've got so far.
Our most important concern right now is to get a JSR082 implementation for java (we are using Aventana right now, but kinda sucks, for you have to pay for it). If you are up to the task, we will more than appreciate it.

Check here or browse this topic for details (some of it on the WiiremoteJ topic too).
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SwedishFrog · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject:

It's excellent to hear from you bellwethr. Welcome aboard. I was actually thinking about how I need to talk to a Java programmer about some of the design hurdles we need to address involving the engine that runs the instructions that the script generates.

I talked to Luis about it a bit a few weeks ago. We have a basic design in place but we need to figure out some of the implementation details.

I'll post more about the specific issues later when I have a minute to get into it. I'd like to see what everyone has to say about it

AmaDaden · Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Location: here

Hey. Old friend of Mark and current Java programmer. I'm up for helping.

bellwethr · Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

So...

what is the problem with the OSS version of Avetana? I just downloaded and built the open-source version. It seemed to pass it's built-in tests running on Ubuntu Gutsy (x86).

At any rate, an existing implementation is certainly the place to start!

I'm more than happy to look at any designs and lend my expertise where ever possible.

-B

P.S. Did you guys consider the other lexers/parser generators, or did you just jump on to JavaCC? I ask, since having used both JavaCC and JFlex, Jflex is much easier to work with and more flexible. It also generates a lot less cruft in terms of new class files, etc.