ESP Host: Serve PS4 Payloads Using the ESP8266 Guide by Codsworth

Today @Codsworth let us know about an ESP Host project he's been working on, and shared a guide on a simple way to serve PS4 payloads using the ESP8266 Wifi Module board with at least 4 MB flash.

Download: esphost.bin / esphostmulti.bin / esphostmulti405.bin / GIT

Here's all the details from the README.md: ESP Host

Today I show you a simple way to serve payload using the ESP8266.

Benefits of using the ESP8266:

• Extremely low cost hardware, available worldwide
• Ability to run 24/7 via USB, self-hosted payload, no external apps or programs required
• Completely block all updates
• No need for custom DNS server or settings, features automatic redirect
• Easy to program and update via USB
• Very low power consumption

Requirements:

• esptool.py
• ESP8266 Wifi Module with at least 4M flash
• PS4 Firmware 4.55 or 4.05
• esphost.bin or esphostmulti.bin or esphostmulti405.bin

Payloads included in esphost.bin

• VORTEX HEN 1.4

Payloads included in esphostmulti.bin

• HEN
• HEN+VR
• FTP
• DUMPER
• BACKUP

https://github.com/pearlxcore/ps4-playground-455

Instructions:

Flash esphost.bin using the following command:

sudo esptool.py --port /dev/ttyUSB0 write_flash 0x00000 0x400000 ./esphost.bin

• After flashing completes, connect to "PS4-WIFI" using "easy setting" then go to [Settings] > [User Guide]

NOTE: Windows users must use the appropriate com port when flashing with esptool.py

NOTE2: Users can optionally flash using the GUI version of ESPTool

Compatible boards:

These are the most popular ESP8266 boards, but any esp8266 with 4M flash or larger will work.

• ESP8266 NodeMcuV2 4M Wifi Module (Amazon or AliExpress)
• ESP8266 D1 Mini NodeMcu 4M (Amazon or AliExpress)

Updates (via Codsworth)

• More stable payloads , no memory errors or reloading pages
• Updated esp-host to include payloads from ps4-playground
• Added file compression - save space and serve payloads quickly.
• Upgraded payload index to a better design thanks to pearlxcore

To-Do

• Add ability to upload files/payloads

Notice and credits

Credit should be given to original authors of payloads - you know who you are.

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[marek256]

Hey @Codsworth. Sorry for bothering but would you please be so kind and create .py from the files from the web below? I found it here on psxhax and I tried to host it from my android and it works flawlessly.

Even though it could be just a coincidence but no hanging, no kernel panics, no reloading, for me the best HEN loader so far. I am lame at python. I would be really thankful.

https://github.com/pearlxcore/ps4-playground-455

Thanks in advance

 

[Peter Hansen]

ok guys, here is my experience with FW 4.05:

i have flashed the "esphost405.bin" from posting #22 to my WeMos D1 Mini. it works flawless as long as i power the board with an external usb supply!

if i connect the WeMos board directly to the usb port of the PS4 it has lots of issues.
but all issues are gone by connecting to external power source.

the ESP Server contains XVortex PS4HEN 1.3 payload which doesnt crash at all!

 

[iSCORPION]

the module receive, but im a little confuse here! noob, sorry

im using windows 8, driver for module is successfully installed and in esptools gui detect its port COM3

what now ? im trying to flash esphostmulti.bin with esptools gui but get some errors and i dont know what to do with esptool.py!

 

[buzz342]

for 4.05 XVortex HEN 1.3 is more stable than 1.4, but i found that the best to use is Xvortex HEN V1.2 (100% no problems!).

Xvortex hen 1.3 sometimes gives me kernel panics.

 

[Codsworth]

@marek256 I will test the payloads you mention. I hope the are more stable..so far looking good. No memory errors and no reloading page

@iSCORPION What kind of error?

 

[marek256]

@Codsworth
Thanks in advance. In my persinal opinion this webkit works really perfect, even though from my android phones only. Although my ESP8266 has not arrived yet, but this python script would be awesome. Will be hoping that you will compile it for us. Thanks in advance again

 

[iSCORPION]

@Codsworth some error about cant reading, i dont remember it right now. But i found another way to flash the bin file. i use ESP Easy flasher here.

Its done very easily. But the VortexHen dont work very well here, i have to try reload the web page more and more
Suddenly it works

 

[Pleiku]

Hey @Codsworth are you able to find a case to go with this esp. this work great with payload for 4.55 right ? I order one unit but having a hard time finding the case anywhere. Would be great if someone have a 3d printer and print one for sale?

 

[Codsworth]

@iSCORPION Next update will have a lot of improvement and more stable payloads.. with the new payloads I now have 100% success rate when executing payload. no memory errors, No reloading pages.

@Pleiku I use mini project box, it fits perfect. I think many vendors carry them. I bought my cases a long time ago, I don't have a link but I bet they are on aliexpress or some similar site.

 

[iSCORPION]

Cheers @Codsworth, waiting for new Release