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|summary=Use an AHK “Running Script” in LaunchBox plus QRes.exe to set a game-friendly resolution on launch and restore your native resolution on exit—handy when games won’t go fullscreen or scale correctly. | |summary=Use an AHK “Running Script” in LaunchBox plus QRes.exe to set a game-friendly resolution on launch and restore your native resolution on exit—handy when games won’t go fullscreen or scale correctly. | ||
|steps= | |steps= | ||
# Download | # Download '''QRes.exe''' (no install needed) and place it wherever you like. ([https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/qres.html QRes download]) | ||
# In LaunchBox: | # In LaunchBox: '''Tools → Manage Emulators → TeknoParrot → Running Script'''. | ||
# Paste the AHK below and | # Paste the AHK below and '''update the path''' to your QRes.exe. | ||
# Adjust refresh rate: change <code>/r:240</code> to match your monitor (240/165/144/120/60). | # Adjust refresh rate: change <code>/r:240</code> to match your monitor (240/165/144/120/60). | ||
# Launch | # Launch '''Luigi’s Mansion'''. The script waits for <code>VACUUM.exe</code>, switches to 1920×1080 while the game runs, then restores 3840×2160 when it exits. | ||
|notes= | |notes= | ||
* If scaling looks off, set Windows display scaling to | * If scaling looks off, set Windows display scaling to '''100%'''. | ||
* Paths with spaces are fine—keep the quotes around the QRes.exe path. | * Paths with spaces are fine—keep the quotes around the QRes.exe path. | ||
* To use for other games, change the process name and target resolution. | * To use for other games, change the process name and target resolution. | ||
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; LaunchBox → TeknoParrot → Running Script (AutoHotkey v1) | ; LaunchBox → TeknoParrot → Running Script (AutoHotkey v1) | ||
#Persistent | #Persistent | ||
ChangeResolution(width, height) { | ChangeResolution(width, height) { | ||
; EDIT THIS PATH to where you placed QRes.exe | ; EDIT THIS PATH to where you placed QRes.exe | ||
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ChangeResolution(3840, 2160) ; Restore native resolution | ChangeResolution(3840, 2160) ; Restore native resolution | ||
} | } | ||
|tags=Windows • TeknoParrot • Resolution • Fullscreen • Scaling • QRes • AHK | |tags=Windows • TeknoParrot • Resolution • Fullscreen • Scaling • QRes • AHK | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|summary=If your RS3s suddenly “swap” functions (e.g., Gun 1 recoils Gun 2 or both fire together), run this reset flow to re-establish correct player mapping and stability. | |summary=If your RS3s suddenly “swap” functions (e.g., Gun 1 recoils Gun 2 or both fire together), run this reset flow to re-establish correct player mapping and stability. | ||
|steps= | |steps= | ||
# | # '''Reboot''' the PC. | ||
# Open <code>LaunchBox\Emulators\DemulShooter</code> and confirm mapping (Gun 1 → Player 1, Gun 2 → Player 2). | # Open <code>LaunchBox\Emulators\DemulShooter</code> and confirm mapping (Gun 1 → Player 1, Gun 2 → Player 2). | ||
# In your | # In your '''Tools''' folder, open the gun software and re-configure each gun. | ||
# Run | # Run '''Set emulator to MAMEHooker''' script '''as Administrator'''. | ||
# Run | # Run '''Config guns for RS3 Reapers''' script '''as Administrator'''. | ||
# Launch your front end (LaunchBox/BigBox) and test—behavior should be back to normal. | # Launch your front end (LaunchBox/BigBox) and test—behavior should be back to normal. | ||
|notes= | |notes= | ||
* Do | * Do '''not''' have LaunchBox/BigBox open while doing the steps. | ||
* HOTR may work with the same sequence if you run its scripts instead ('''untested''' by the author). | * HOTR may work with the same sequence if you run its scripts instead ('''untested''' by the author). | ||
* For consistent results | * For consistent results: | ||
** Add AV exclusions for the download location and temp folder (AV can quarantine files mid-download). | ** Add AV exclusions for the download location and temp folder (AV can quarantine files mid-download). | ||
** Add an AV exclusion for the drive root or scripts may be blocked when they run. | ** Add an AV exclusion for the drive root or scripts may be blocked when they run. | ||
** Ensure COM ports are fixed and survive reboots; power on in a consistent order (PC first, then the USB hub) with | ** Ensure COM ports are fixed and survive reboots; power on in a consistent order (PC first, then the USB hub) with '''both''' guns attached. | ||
** Keep both guns connected during boot and scripting to avoid mix-ups. | ** Keep both guns connected during boot and scripting to avoid mix-ups. | ||
|tags=Windows • Lightgun • RS3 • MAMEHooker • LaunchBox • DemulShooter | |tags=Windows • Lightgun • RS3 • MAMEHooker • LaunchBox • DemulShooter | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:33, 15 August 2025
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Latest submissions
Tip: Auto-switch resolution per game (May 6, 2025)
Auto-switch resolution per game in TeknoParrot with QRes (Luigi’s Mansion example)
Use an AHK “Running Script” in LaunchBox plus QRes.exe to set a game-friendly resolution on launch and restore your native resolution on exit—handy when games won’t go fullscreen or scale correctly.
Tip: Stabilize RS3 Reapers config drift (June 15, 2025)
Stabilize RS3 Reapers when MAMEHooker config drift happens (triggers/recoil crossed)
If your RS3s suddenly “swap” functions (e.g., Gun 1 recoils Gun 2 or both fire together), run this reset flow to re-establish correct player mapping and stability.