| SwapDRC | |
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| File:Swapdrcwiiu.png | |
| General | |
| Author | OatmealDome, Yahya14 |
| Type | Other Apps |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| Last Updated | 2017/07/28 |
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Swap DRC is a homebrew application that allows you to play TV-only Wii U games on your GamePad screen.
Swap DRC works by switching the display buffers for the TV and the GamePad with a press of a button. This app also includes the TCPGecko and Cafiine installers for other mods or hacks.
The GamePad sensor bar can also be turned on when the TV image is on the GamePad screen, so playing with Wiimotes with just the GamePad is possible. The lite version of the app is also available which doesn't include TCPGecko and Cafiine.
Installation
Requirements:
- An SD card.
- Homebrew Launcher.
- Wii U (firmware version 5.5.1; 5.5.2 and lower versions untested but may work).
- (Optional) Cafiine server (e.g., the original by Chadderz and MrRean, MusicRandomizer, Ray's custom server, and more).
- (Optional) Wii U's IP for TCPGecko or computer's local IP for Cafiine (Windows, macOS).
- For Splatoon's enhanced controls: ver 2.10.0 - 2.12.0.
To install, unzip SwapDRC.zip or SwapDRC_lite.zip and copy the wiiu folder into your SD Card.
Make sure the elf file is at sd:/wiiu/apps/swapdrc.
Safely remove the SD card and insert it into your Wii U,
User guide
Launch Swap DRC, then press A to install Swap DRC with TCPGecko, or press Y to install Swap DRC with TCPGecko + Cafiine (a cafiine server on your computer is required).
You can now switch displays anywhere (but not in the settings menu, as it re-launches the entire System Menu).
FAQ
Q. What's TCPGecko and Cafiine?
TCPGecko is a mod that allows you to use a TCPGecko editor to modify the ram through a TCP connection. A perfect example for this is the program Splathax, which lets you modify gear in your Splatoon inventory.
Cafiine is another mod that lets you replace game files with modified ones for the game to load. A perfect example for this is the popular use of model and skin edits for Smash Bros for Wii U. Unlike the "Install TCPGecko only" option, Cafiine requires you to have a server running on your computer at all times. Don't use this if you don't want to use game file mods and have the computer running all the time.
Q. Can I get banned playing online with Swap DRC in any game?
Swapping displays doesn't modify the games directly but through CafeOS instead. Therefore, it is 100% safe. However, you can still get banned with TCPGecko and/or Caffine mods if you don't use them properly.
Controls
Switch display, audio, and gamepad sensor bar:
- Press L and Minus together.
- Press the TV button.
Switch on/off gamepad LCD:
- Press and hold R-Stick for 3 seconds.
Splatoon's enhanced controls:
- Press B to switch screens except in-game menus.
- Hold A+D-Pad in any direction to super jump to a teammate or the spawn point during a match.
Media
Swap DRC - Swap TV & WiiU Gamepad Screens! - How to Play Splatoon ON YOUR GAMEPAD! (GameInCanada)
Compatibility
Tested on Haxchi, should also work on Tiramisu.
Changelog
v1.3.1 2017/07/28
Fresh new change from v1.3:
- Switch on/off gamepad LCD to reduce power consumption: Press and hold the R-Stick for 3-6 seconds.
- Introducing the lite version of the app without TCPGecko and Cafiine, keeping things simple.
New changes for v1.3.1:
- Adjusted cooldown and delay speed (swapping can be done faster).
- Disabled L + Minus combo in Lite version
v1.2 2017/07/26
Fresh new changes (from v1.1):
- Supports audio swapping.
- You can now also press the TV button to swap displays.
- Splatoon B swapping handling improved.
Fresh new change for v1.3:
- Switch on/off gamepad LCD to reduce power consumption: Press and hold the R-Stick for 3-6 seconds
- Introducing the lite version of the app without TCPGecko and Cafiine, keeping things simple
- See the README for more information.
Credits
Creators:
- OatmealDome.
- Yahya14.
Special thanks:
- Maschell for development contribution and the audio swap.
- Dimok, chadderz, etc for function_hooks and the pygecko server.
- Brienj for the IP selector and initial UI.
- /u/MachMatic for the banner background.
- BKOOL999 for feedback & testing the Swap DRC app.