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GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. on Windows Pc

Developed By: Alpaca Studio

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.20
Size 20.8 MB
Release Date January 09, 18
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (4)]

What's New:
- Redesigned UI.- Lowered Ad display rates.- Minor bug fixes. [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Generic Input Reader is a useful tool for hardware, software, and video game developers to map put key bindings for various controllers.

Features:
-Map virtually any gamepad/c... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. and install on Windows PC. GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. is free Productivity app, developed by Alpaca Studio. Latest version of GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. is 1.0.20, was released on 2018-01-09 (updated on 2023-12-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers." icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers. on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "GIR - a generic input reader tool for developers." on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The Generic Input Reader is a useful tool for hardware, software, and video game developers to map put key bindings for various controllers.

Features:
-Map virtually any gamepad/controller.
-Export keypress data to txt.
-Export device/system information to txt.
-Optional mouse/screen input readings.


A Brief History:
The GIR was created with the sole purpose of mapping generic bluetooth gamepads for video game development. Then was later packaged into a user friendly application for developers to map out various inputs. More updates are currently in development to introduce the Dynamic Input Mapper and the Input Repository. Also check our our VR Island app to test Utopia360 Controllers.

VR ISLAND: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AlpacaStudio.EOS_VR

Check out our other apps here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Alpaca+Studio

For more information, please visit: http://www.alpaca.studio
- Redesigned UI.
- Lowered Ad display rates.
- Minor bug fixes.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.