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Title: AHK script for switching encoder modes
Post by: bubba1212 on February 20, 2022, 02:17:40 pm

I have an Ultimarc minipac encoder which supports Keyboard,D and X-input.  To switch it, you hold down two buttons for 10 seconds. This is a pain when my kids try to play some of the new games with the X-input mode.  So I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to make an AHK script that could switch the modes.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: AHK script for switching encoder modes
Post by: Fursphere on February 21, 2022, 09:34:12 am

I think its a hardware layer thing.    Meaning AHK (software) won't be able to do anything. 

Title: Re: AHK script for switching encoder modes
Post by: PL1 on February 21, 2022, 05:27:24 pm

Quote from: bubba1212 on February 20, 2022, 02:17:40 pm

I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to make an AHK script that could switch the modes.

The "Multi-Mode" tab on the Mini-Pac page (https://www.ultimarc.com/control-interfaces/mini-pac-en/mini-pac-opti/) mentions that you can do it via command line.

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    Modes can be switched by pressing Start1 (or user-set alternate I-PAC shift) and holding this, and Player 1 button 1 through 5, for 10 seconds.
    Modes can also be switched by loading an appropriate config file using WinIPAC including “invisibly” via a command line.

Scott

Title: Re: AHK script for switching encoder modes
Post by: bubba1212 on February 22, 2022, 08:50:16 am

Thank you @PL1!  This should be what I need, I'll look into this more.