Demul - Revision history

HerrderZeit at 00:25, 1 June 2025

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HerrderZeit at 09:54, 24 February 2025

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HerrderZeit: Updated some images and freshened up some text.

2025-02-24T05:59:47Z

Updated some images and freshened up some text.

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 <small>NOTE: The script also includes all the bezels and the latest Sinden, DemulShooter, and nomousy software.</small>
-Download [https://1drv.ms/u/c/beb7875f9e8e633b/ESBAR4lHW9lHnBziwIdtpeABR3ktNMXES--OCJAlnvIT2Q?e=uNM17a Sinden Loader for DEmul.zip] and extract it to your DEmul folder.
+Download [https://1drv.ms/u/c/beb7875f9e8e633b/EYikEt2Ms4BIn9FCEXpdPSMBurD_-vvkbqencZwqoYB5mg?e=jwoEeD Sinden Loader for DEmul.zip] and extract it to your DEmul folder.
 There is a script that can be run first to check the configuration of the provided Sinden and DemulShooter software called "Setup Sindens and DemulShooter.ahk". Run this first to check the Sinden lightguns are recognised and configured in the Sinden software and assigned in the DemulShooter software.

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 <small>NOTE: The script also includes all the bezels and the latest Sinden, DemulShooter, and nomousy software.</small>
-Download [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8c36a43fff642f65/EUcZ6T8fBt1CkbKrDT3wlTkB9jn3T9LdGHj41LnaW25MSw?e=zSpHni Sinden Loader] and extract it to your DEmul folder.
+Download [https://1drv.ms/u/c/beb7875f9e8e633b/ESBAR4lHW9lHnBziwIdtpeABR3ktNMXES--OCJAlnvIT2Q?e=uNM17a Sinden Loader for DEmul.zip] and extract it to your DEmul folder.
 There is a script that can be run first to check the configuration of the provided Sinden and DemulShooter software called "Setup Sindens and DemulShooter.ahk". Run this first to check the Sinden lightguns are recognised and configured in the Sinden software and assigned in the DemulShooter software.

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 [[File:Demul - Setup - Video - 1.png|alt=DEmul "Config" menu item with "Video" highlighted|none|thumb]]
 Check your settings to match below:
-* '''Window resolution:''' set to 1920x1080
+* '''Window resolution:''' 1920x1080
 <small>Note: other resolutions will be supported with next update to Sinden Loader AHK script.</small>
 * ☑ '''Start in Fullscreen'''

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 * Click "OK" and you should be brought to the main DEmul window.
 === Video Settings ===
-From the top menu and select config, then video.[[File:DemulConfigVideoMenu.png|alt=Demul Config menu with Video highlighted|none|thumb]]
+From the menubar select "Config" and then "Video".
+[[File:Demul - Setup - Video - 1.png|alt=DEmul "Config" menu item with "Video" highlighted|none|thumb]]
-Set the settings as:
+Check your settings to match below:
-* "Window resolution" set to display's resolution
+* '''Window resolution:''' set to 1920x1080
-* "Start in Fullscreen" (although it's best to leave this off until after fully set up)
+<small>Note: other resolutions will be supported with next update to Sinden Loader AHK script.</small>
-* "Aspect Ratio" set to 16:9
+* ☑ '''Start in Fullscreen'''
-* "Linear Filter" enabled
+<small>Note: Sinden Loader AHK script automatically unticks this setting for Hikaru games.</small>
-* "Naomi 2 Thread" enabled
+* '''Aspect Ratio:''' 4:3
-* "Disable Opaque Modifier" enabled
+* ☑ '''Linear Filter'''
-* "Disable Translucent Modifier" enabled
-* "Max layers" set to 8.
+* '''Max layers:''' 8
+* ☑ '''Naomi 2 Thread'''
+* ☑ '''Disable Opaque Modifier'''
-[[File:DemulConfigVideoWindow.png|alt=Demul Config Video Window with settings matching written guide above|none|thumb]]
+* ☑ '''Disable Translucent Modifier'''
+[[File:Demul - Setup - Video - 2.png|alt=Demul Config Video Window with settings matching written guide.|none|thumb]]
 === Sound Settings ===
 From the top menu, select "Config" then "Sound"
-[[File:DemulConfigSoundMenu.png|alt=Demul Config menu with Sound highlighted|none|thumb]]
+[[File:Demul - Setup - Sound - 1.png|alt=DEmul "Config" menu item with "Sound" highlighted.|none|thumb]]
-Set settings as:
+Check your settings to match below:
-* "Disable DSP" enabled
-* "Buffer size" set to 4096
-* For issues with the sound, play with the "Buffer size" settings
+* ☑ '''Disable DSP'''
-[[File:DemulConfigSound.png|alt=Demul Config Sound window with settings matching written guide above|none|thumb]]
+* '''Buffer size:''' 4096
+<small>Note: If you're experience issues with sound try adjusting the buffer size.</small>
+[[File:Demul - Setup - Sound - 2.png|alt=Demul Config Sound window with settings matching written guide.|none|thumb]]
 === Two Players ===
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 === Border ===
-When running a Hikaru machine with DEmul it doesn't fullscreen correctly with the right aspect ratio. A script has been provided to overcome this bug and will use both ReShade and the Bezel Packs so you can run all machines with bezels.
+When running a Hikaru machine with DEmul it doesn't fullscreen correctly with the right aspect ratio. A script has been provided to overcome this bug and will use both ReShade and the Bezel Pack so you can run all machines with bezels.
 * Start by following the [[Reshade#Applying%20Bezel%20Art%20Using%20ReShade%20Layer.fx|Layer.fx]] section on the [[Reshade]] page.

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 <nowiki>*</nowiki><small>This is the latest version of DEmul that is supported by DemulShooter.</small>
-=== DemulShooter ===
+=== [[Demulshooter|DemulShooter]] ===
 [https://github.com/argonlefou/DemulShooter/releases/ DemulShooter] - latest releases for DemulShooter.
 [https://github.com/argonlefou/DemulShooter/wiki/Demul DemulShooter Wiki] - GitHub wiki detailing how to use DemulShooter with DEmul.
-===Nomousy===
+===[[Nomousy]]===
 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NF000s2SaNB-qvDDJOOnZgdzXcybbhaW/view?usp=sharing nomousy] - Required to hide the mouse cursor during gameplay.
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 ===Bezels===
-[https://www.mediafire.com/file/p6suz1eg7rmkwa6/Sinden+Demul+Bezel+Pack+v2.6.rar/file Bezel Pack] - Includes white bordered bezels for use with the Sinden Lightguns.
+[https://www.mediafire.com/file/p6suz1eg7rmkwa6/Sinden+Demul+Bezel+Pack+v2.6.rar/file Bezel Pack] - Includes white-bordered bezels for use with DEmul and the Sinden Lightguns.
 == Setup Guide  ==

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 }}
 '''DEmul''' is a closed-source emulator for ''Sega Dreamcast'' and multiple arcade-based systems including ''Sega NAOMI'', ''Sega NAOMI 2'', ''Sega Hikaru'', and ''Sammy Atomiswave''. Other system are also supported that include other SuperH or PowerVR 2-based systems.
-== Useful Links ==
-=== DemulShooter GitHub Wiki ===
-Information detailing how to use DemulShooter with DEmul from the [https://github.com/argonlefou/DemulShooter/wiki/Demul DemulShooter GitHub Wiki]
 == Downloads ==
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 <nowiki>*</nowiki><small>This is the latest version of DEmul that is supported by DemulShooter.</small>
-===[[Reshade|ReShade]]===
+=== DemulShooter ===
+[https://github.com/argonlefou/DemulShooter/releases/ DemulShooter] - latest releases for DemulShooter.
-[https://reshade.me/#download ReShade] is required to implement a built in border or bezel within the emulator or game itself.
+[https://github.com/argonlefou/DemulShooter/wiki/Demul DemulShooter Wiki] - GitHub wiki detailing how to use DemulShooter with DEmul.
 ===Nomousy===
-[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NF000s2SaNB-qvDDJOOnZgdzXcybbhaW/view?usp=sharing nomousy] is required to hide the mouse cursor during gameplay.
+[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NF000s2SaNB-qvDDJOOnZgdzXcybbhaW/view?usp=sharing nomousy] - Required to hide the mouse cursor during gameplay.
+===[[Reshade|ReShade]]===
+[https://reshade.me/#download ReShade] - Required to implement a builtin border or bezel within the emulator or game itself.
 ===Bezels===
-The [https://www.mediafire.com/file/p6suz1eg7rmkwa6/Sinden+Demul+Bezel+Pack+v2.6.rar/file Bezel Pack] for the Sinden lightguns can be downloaded from Mediafire.
+[https://www.mediafire.com/file/p6suz1eg7rmkwa6/Sinden+Demul+Bezel+Pack+v2.6.rar/file Bezel Pack] - Includes white bordered bezels for use with the Sinden Lightguns.
 == Setup Guide  ==

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 * Run "demul.exe" and it should state "BIOS & Plugins not configured"
 * Click "OK" and you'll be taken to the "Plugins, Maple & Paths' dialog box.
-* "Roms and Bioses Paths" drop-down menu should contain the paths needed to run the games.
+* "Roms and Bioses Paths" drop-down menu should contain all the paths to the ROMs and the BIOSes for the games you wish to run.
 [[File:Demul - Setup - Roms and Bioses Paths.png|Example of paths sorted by machine (i.e. Atomiswave, Hikaru, Naomi, and Naomi 2).|alt=|thumb|none]]

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 ** Make sure you bind the "COIN" and "START" buttons for "Joy1" and "Joy2" for the Sinden lightguns.
-=== Sinden Loader (AutoHotKey Script) ===
+=== Sinden Loader (AutoHotkey Script) ===
 <small>NOTE: The script also includes all the bezels and the latest Sinden, DemulShooter, and nomousy software.</small>