Ok, I have mrotate2 all packaged up and ready to download.
Download the zipped file at the end of this post. (If you cant get it to download, send me a PM with your email addie and I will send it to you.
This is freeware, which means it can be used by you for as long as you want it.
I encourage you to share this program with your friends, but I suggest you give them the setup program, because it contains the vb6 runtime files also (which you may or may not need.)
You cannot sell this program or make any kind of profit off it.
Ok, on with the show.
What is this program?
If you have a motorized monitor that can turn based on the game's orientation, then this program may be very useful for you.
What do I need to use it?
A mechanized monitor setup, using a DC motor with a compatible drive.
Windows 98 or greater (not sure if it will work with Vista, but please let me know if you try it.)
A printer port interface file called inpout32.dll (Should be a free download off the net.)
Your arcade computer must have a printer port, or you can add a PCI printer port card.
The ability to wire up all the components.
You may also need to install the VB6 runtime files available from Microsoft. (A copy is included with this download.)
Ok, if you are ready, download the mrotate2.zip file.
Unzip it to a place you can easily find (HINT: desktop).
The unzipped file should look like this:
Double click the setup icon.
The setup process should begin:
Click the next button:
Select the destination folder (Default is C:\Mrotate2):
A standard screen, telling you a shortcut will be placed in your start menu:
More standard stuff, click Install:
The install process should be short and sweet:
You should have these items in the folder that you chose to install to:
In the Extras folder, you should have a copy of vbrun60, which is the runtime files, should you need them. (If you dont need them, you can delete this file.)
Double click the mrotate2 icon in the install folder, or in the start menu to run mrotate2 setup mode.
Note: you must have inpout32.dll in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Mrotate2 will tell you if it cant find it, plus it wont run. You may need to register the inpout32.dll in the registry, but try just placing it in the system32 folder first, that has always worked for me.
I was wanting to include inpout32.dll in the Extras folder, but I never got word back from the website giving me permission to do so.
If Mrotate2 still wont run, and gives you messages about certain ocx or other files missing, then open the extras folder and double click on the vbrun60 file. This will install needed run time files.
Once you have mrotate2 up and running, you will need to tell it what printer port pins you are using.
Once you have it setup, call it by using these command lines:
Mrotate2 Calls the setup mode
Mrotate2 0 tells mrotate2 to turn monitor horizontal.
Mrotate2 90 tells mrotate2 to turn monitor vertical.
You can use a plugin for Mala that works great with mrotate2. It is called Startcom and is available at malafe.net.
This program has no viruses or malware included in the original that I have uploaded.
Hope you find Mrotate2 useful and above all else, have fun!
Download trhe setup.zip file here:
http://files.arcadecontrols.com/details.php?image_id=3431