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  |type=Tip
  |type=Tip
  |title=Stabilize RS3 Reapers when MAMEHooker “config drift” happens (triggers/recoil crossed)
  |title=Stabilize RS3 Reapers when MAMEHooker config drift happens (triggers/recoil crossed)
  |author=ChrisTucker
  |author=ChrisTucker
  |date=June 15, 2025
  |date=June 15, 2025
  |source=
  |source=
  |affected=RS3 Reapers (MAMEHooker; possibly HOTR scripts—untested)
  |affected=RS3 Reapers (MAMEHooker; possibly HOTR scripts—untested)
  |summary=If your RS3s suddenly “swap” functions (e.g., Gun 1 recoils Gun 2 or both fire together), do this quick reset flow. It re-establishes correct player mapping and gets things stable again.
  |summary=If your RS3s suddenly “swap” functions (e.g., Gun 1 recoils Gun 2 or both fire together), run this quick reset flow to re-establish correct player mapping and stability.
  |steps=
  |steps=
# Reboot the PC.
# Reboot the PC.
# Open <code>LaunchBox\Emulators\DemulShooter</code> and confirm player mapping (Gun 1 → Player 1, Gun 2 → Player 2).
# Open <code>LaunchBox\Emulators\DemulShooter</code> and verify mapping (Gun 1 → Player 1, Gun 2 → Player 2).
# In your Tools folder, open the gun software and re-configure each gun.
# In the Tools folder, open the gun software and re-configure each gun.
# Run **Set emulator to MAMEHooker** script **as Administrator**.
# Run '''Set emulator to MAMEHooker''' script '''as Administrator'''.
# Run **Config guns for RS3 Reapers** script **as Administrator**.
# Run '''Config guns for RS3 Reapers''' script '''as Administrator'''.
# Now launch your front end; everything should behave as before.
# Then launch your front end; behavior should be back to normal.
  |notes=Do **not** have LaunchBox/BigBox open while doing the steps.
  |notes=
HOTR may work with the same sequence if you run its scripts instead (untested by author).
* Do '''not''' have LaunchBox/BigBox open while doing the steps.
Pre-reqs reported by the author for consistent results:
* HOTR may work with the same sequence if you run its scripts instead ('''untested''' by author).
: 1) Add AV exclusions for the download location and temp folder (AV can quarantine files mid-download).
* Pre-reqs for consistent results:
: 2) Add AV exclusion for the drive root or the scripts may be zapped when they run.
** Add AV exclusions for the download location and temp folder (AV can quarantine files mid-download).
: 3) Ensure COM ports are fixed and survive reboots; power on in a consistent order (PC first, then USB hub) with **both** guns attached.
** Add an AV exclusion for the drive root or the scripts may be blocked when they run.
: 4) Keep both guns connected during boot and scripting to avoid mix-ups.
** Ensure COM ports are fixed and survive reboots; power on in a consistent order (PC first, then USB hub) with '''both''' guns attached.
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** 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
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Stabilize RS3 Reapers when MAMEHooker config drift happens (triggers/recoil crossed)
By: ChrisTucker
Date: June 15, 2025
Affects: RS3 Reapers (MAMEHooker; possibly HOTR scripts—untested)
If your RS3s suddenly “swap” functions (e.g., Gun 1 recoils Gun 2 or both fire together), run this quick reset flow to re-establish correct player mapping and stability.