MAME STATE OUTPUT PROJECT - PLUGIN AND CONFIGURATOR - LIGHT GUN COMPATIBLE - PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS LUA SCRIPTS

[DJ_GLiTCH]

I won't spam the channel with the massive changelog, but I have added many new features that may be useful to some of you, particularly the command line automation (headless mode). Don't forget to check in every once and a while for updates that add new features via the Configurator app.

[bandicoot]

So many thanks for your great work

[marcosgaming]

Hi guys, 6Bolt write me :

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You need to have the Lua scripts to then output the data for the light gun force feedback. Usually the Lua scripts go into the 'scripts' directory in MAME. 

Option 1 (one off):
To load the lua script, please see the example below.
mame.exe area51 -autoboot_script "D:\MAME\scripts\area51.lua"

Option 2 (permanent):
In the 'ini' directory in MAME, create an INI file with the ROM's name. Area 51, would be 'area51.ini' file. Then boot the info below into the INI file.
autoboot_script "scripts/area51.lua"

Or Use with Full Path
autoboot_script "D:\Path\To\MAME\scripts\area51.lua"

To change the recoil or damage pulse duration, change these values in the lua script.
RECOIL_PULSE_DURATION_MS     : Duration (in Milliseconds) of the "recoil" signal for your solenoid/motor
DAMAGED_PULSE_DURATION_MS    : Duration (in Milliseconds) of the "damaged" signal for your motor/light/whatever

I have modified some of the lua scripts. If you don't have the modified version of the scripts, then below problems will happen. 

Area51 - Blocks outputs during boot up, so don't get fake recoil or rumble.
Beast Busters 2 - Blocks outputs during boot up, so don't get fake recoil or rumble.
CarnEvil - Fixed Life and Damage output signals, and now working. Blocks outputs during boot up, so don't get fake recoil or rumble.
Crypt Killer - Added in player 3, as only player 1 & 2 had output signals. Blocks outputs during boot up, so don't get fake recoil or rumble.
Invasion: The Abduction - Blocks outputs during boot up, so don't get fake recoil or rumble.
Judge Dredd - Player 2 now doesn't block the output signals.
Maximum Force - Blocks outputs during boot up, so don't get fake recoil or rumble.
Steel Gunner - Clean up the output signals, as many signals are not used."

 

I never use Lua Scripts before, please can give me more details on this, step by step or create a file ready for me so i can change only dir if needs.

I have any games example area51.ini and area51.lua... and so no...

Thanks.