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The PSL1GHT SDK includes a rich collection of sample applications demonstrating various aspects of PS3 development. These examples cover graphics rendering, audio playback, input handling, networking, SPU programming, and system utilities.

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Sample Categories

Graphics Samples

RSX graphics, texture rendering, Cairo 2D graphics, image loading (PNG/JPG)

Input Samples

Controller input, keyboard, camera, and PlayStation Move support

Audio Samples

Audio playback, synchronization, and multi-channel audio

Network Samples

TCP/UDP sockets, HTTP requests, network debugging

SPU Samples

SPU thread programming, DMA transfers, parallel processing

System Samples

Message dialogs, on-screen keyboard, save data, threading

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Directory Structure

The samples are organized in the following structure: 
samples/
├── audio/           # Audio playback and synchronization
│   ├── audiotest/   # Basic audio playback
│   └── audiosync/   # Event-based audio synchronization
├── graphics/        # Graphics and rendering
│   ├── rsxtest/     # Basic RSX graphics with shaders
│   ├── rsxtest_spu/ # RSX with SPU assistance
│   ├── cairo/       # 2D vector graphics
│   ├── pngtest/     # PNG image loading
│   └── jpgtest/     # JPEG image loading
├── input/           # Input device handling
│   ├── padtest/     # Controller input
│   ├── kbtest/      # Keyboard input
│   ├── camera/      # PS Eye camera
│   └── gemtest/     # PlayStation Move
├── network/         # Network communication
│   ├── networktest/ # TCP/UDP basics
│   ├── httptest/    # HTTP client
│   └── echoserv/    # Echo server
├── spu/             # SPU programming
│   ├── sputest/     # Basic SPU execution
│   ├── spudma/      # DMA transfers
│   ├── spuchain/    # SPU thread chains
│   └── spurs/       # SPURS task scheduling
└── sys/             # System utilities
    ├── msgdialog/   # Message dialogs
    ├── osk/         # On-screen keyboard
    ├── save/        # Save data management
    └── threadtest/  # PPU threading

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Building Samples

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Build All Samples

From the samples/ directory: 
make
This builds all sample categories (audio, graphics, input, network, spu, sys).

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Build by Category

Build samples in a specific category: 
cd samples/graphics
make

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Build Individual Sample

Build a single sample application: 
cd samples/graphics/rsxtest
make

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Clean Build Files

Remove all build artifacts: 
make clean

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Running Samples

1

Build the sample

Navigate to the sample directory and run make
2

Transfer to PS3

Use ps3load or copy the .self file to your PS3
ps3load sample.self
3

Run on PS3

Execute the application from the XMB or through network loading

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Common Build Requirements

All samples require:
  • PSL1GHT SDK properly installed
  • PS3DEV environment variable set to your toolchain location
  • PSL1GHT environment variable pointing to PSL1GHT installation
  • PATH including $PS3DEV/bin and $PS3DEV/ppu/bin

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Sample Complexity Levels

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Beginner

Start with these simple examples:
  • audio/audiotest - Basic audio playback
  • input/padtest - Controller input basics
  • network/networktest - Simple TCP/UDP
  • sys/msgdialog - System dialogs

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Intermediate

Once comfortable with basics:
  • graphics/rsxtest - 3D graphics with shaders
  • graphics/cairo - 2D vector graphics
  • audio/audiosync - Event-based audio
  • spu/sputest - Basic SPU programming

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Advanced

Complex multi-component samples:
  • graphics/rsxtest_spu - RSX + SPU collaboration
  • spu/spuchain - SPU thread synchronization
  • spu/spurs - Advanced task scheduling

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Additional Resources

API Reference

Complete API documentation for all PSL1GHT modules

Graphics Guide

In-depth graphics programming guide

Audio Guide

Audio system architecture and best practices

SPU Guide

Cell SPU programming patterns and optimization

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Getting Help

If you encounter issues:
  1. Check that your SDK is properly installed
  2. Verify environment variables are set correctly
  3. Review the sample’s Makefile for dependencies
  4. Check console output for error messages
  5. Refer to the specific sample documentation pages

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