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A curated list of fixes, workarounds, and tips contributed by our Discord community. | A curated list of fixes, workarounds, and tips contributed by our Discord community. | ||
Have something to add? Post it in Discord and we’ll mirror it here. | Have something to add? Post it in Discord and we’ll mirror it here. | ||
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== Latest submissions == | == Latest submissions == | ||
=== Tip: Auto-switch resolution per game (May 6, 2025) === | === Tip: Auto-switch resolution per game (May 6, 2025) === | ||
{{FixCard | {{FixCard | ||
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|author=DJ_GLiTCH | |author=DJ_GLiTCH | ||
|date=May 6, 2025 | |date=May 6, 2025 | ||
|source= | |source=https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/qres.html | ||
|affected=Windows • TeknoParrot (4K/240Hz example) | |affected=Windows • TeknoParrot (4K/240Hz example) | ||
|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 | |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 **QRes.exe** (no install needed) and place it wherever you like. ([https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/qres.html QRes download]) | ||
|notes= | # In LaunchBox: **Tools → Manage Emulators → TeknoParrot → Running Script**. | ||
# 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). | |||
# Launch **Luigi’s Mansion**. The script waits for <code>VACUUM.exe</code>, switches to 1920×1080 while the game is running, then restores 3840×2160 when it exits. | |||
|notes= | |||
* If scaling looks off, set Windows display scaling to **100%**. | |||
* 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. | |||
|attachments=<pre> | |||
; LaunchBox → TeknoParrot → Running Script (AutoHotkey v1) | |||
#Persistent | |||
; Function to change the resolution via QRes | |||
ChangeResolution(width, height) { | |||
; EDIT THIS PATH to where you placed QRes.exe | |||
RunWait, "C:\Tools\QRes\QRes.exe" /x:%width% /y:%height% /c:32 /r:240,, Hide | |||
} | |||
; Luigi's Mansion example (VACUUM.exe) | |||
Loop { | |||
Process, Wait, VACUUM.exe | |||
ChangeResolution(1920, 1080) ; Set game-time resolution | |||
Process, WaitClose, VACUUM.exe | |||
ChangeResolution(3840, 2160) ; Restore native resolution | |||
} | |||
</pre> | |||
|tags=Windows • TeknoParrot • Resolution • Fullscreen • Scaling • QRes • AHK | |tags=Windows • TeknoParrot • Resolution • Fullscreen • Scaling • QRes • AHK | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|source= | |source= | ||
|affected=RS3 Reapers (MAMEHooker; possibly HOTR scripts—untested) | |affected=RS3 Reapers (MAMEHooker; possibly HOTR scripts—untested) | ||
|summary= | |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. | ||
|notes= | # Open <code>LaunchBox\Emulators\DemulShooter</code> and confirm mapping (Gun 1 → Player 1, Gun 2 → Player 2). | ||
# In your **Tools** folder, open the gun software and **re-configure each gun**. | |||
# Run **Set emulator to MAMEHooker** script **as Administrator**. | |||
# Run **Config guns for RS3 Reapers** script **as Administrator**. | |||
# Launch your front end (LaunchBox/BigBox) and test—behavior should be back to normal. | |||
|notes= | |||
* 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). | |||
* For consistent results reported by the author: | |||
** 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. | |||
** 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. | |||
|tags=Windows • Lightgun • RS3 • MAMEHooker • LaunchBox • DemulShooter | |tags=Windows • Lightgun • RS3 • MAMEHooker • LaunchBox • DemulShooter | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 15 August 2025
A curated list of fixes, workarounds, and tips contributed by our Discord community. Have something to add? Post it in Discord and we’ll mirror it here.
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.