Setup Guide

Step 1: Run Setup.exe

Run `Setup.exe` and go through the installation process. This installs dependencies (like DirectX) and sets paths for MAMEHooker based on its location, since MAMEHooker has trouble using relative paths.

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Step 1A: Choose a Drive Letter

This build uses almost all relative paths, so the drive letter does **not** matter.

Step 1B: Place the Build at the Root of the Drive

If your build is on drive `H:`, paths should look **exactly** like this:

H:\Launchbox  
H:\Tools

If this step is skipped, the build will **not work correctly**. This is very important.

Step 2: Configure the Settings

After installation, open the application and adjust the settings as needed:

• Click on the Options menu
• Select Preferences
• Set your desired resolution and audio settings

🧩 MAMEHooker Configuration

Step 1: Set COM Ports in Device Manager

• Open **Device Manager**
• Expand **Ports (COM & LPT)**
• Right-click each device → **Properties → Port Settings → Advanced**
• Assign COM ports as follows:

Step 2: COM Port Assignments by Device

OpenFire

Gun 1 → COM1

Gun 2 → COM2

Blancom

Gun 1 → COM1

Gun 2 → COM2

Gun4IR

Gun 1 → COM1

Gun 2 → COM2

XGunner

Gun 1 → COM1

Gun 2 → COM2

MX24

Gun 1 & 2 → COM5 (Hub)

RS3 Reaper

Hub → COM5

Gun 1 → COM6

Gun 2 → COM7

Gun 3 → COM8

Gun 4 → COM9

Turn off recoil switch (set slider to the middle)