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AimeIO Method for Connecting Games ​

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There are still some bugs. If you encounter issues, you can temporarily use the Serial Protocol

WARNING

  • Standard edition requires firmware version ≥ 2024083100
    (Units shipped after August 31, 2024 can use directly; earlier units need updates)
  • Lite edition requires firmware version ≥ 2024090500
    (Units shipped after September 5, 2024 can use directly; earlier units need updates)
  • Some new features require firmware ≥ 2025040400
  • You can access https://cc.neri.moe to check current firmware version
    (Usually flashed with the latest version on the day of shipment)

Usage Instructions ​

Advantages of using AimeIO:

  • Supports hot-plugging the reader during gameplay
  • Slightly faster reading speed compared to serial protocol
  • Can coexist with Enter key swiping
  • Simple configuration, no need to handle Windows serial settings
  • Exclusive feature: Supports bypassing the server and directly reading the correct card number of Amusement IC cards and passing it to the game

WARNING

The following behaviors cannot be correctly implemented due to Segatools limitations:

  • When using Amusement IC cards, cannot log into SEGA official servers (SDGA, SDGS, etc.)
    Local servers and private servers are not affected
  • Cannot read non-Amusement IC Bandai Namco Passport or BANA PASSPORT cards:
    • Cards do not have Amusement IC logo
    • Card numbers are 20-digit numbers starting with 3
    • Card backs are in English, Korean, or Chinese
  • Some Segatools have incomplete support for FeliCa cards
    If you encounter various abnormal reading issues when swiping Amusement IC, Hime, or other FeliCa cards:
    • Please replace the Segatools
    • Or switch to Serial Protocol

Game Configuration ​

WARNING

  • If you have previously modified the reader port number in AMDaemon according to "Modify Game Port Number (com_port.md)", please restore it first, otherwise the following configuration will not work
  • The game must be successfully connected to the network. After entering the game, it should display a green globe icon. Network connection issues are not discussed in this article

1. Place Files ​

Place the hinata.dll provided in this article into the game directory (in the same directory as amdaemon.exe, inject.exe, segatools.ini)

2. Modify segatools.ini ​

ini
; If there is no [aime] section, please add it manually
[aime]
; enable=1 is used to enable Segatools' reader hook
; Default is enabled if not written
enable=1

; If there is no [aimeio] section, please add it manually
[aimeio]
; Specify dll path
path=hinata.dll

3. Optional Configuration (Not Required) ​

If not added, all will be default values:

ini
; Reader brightness (0 ~ 255, default 128)
brightness=128

; Whether to allow coexistence with Enter key swiping (0 = off, 1 = on, default on)
enableReturnKey=1

For firmware version ≥ 2025040400, you can additionally add:

ini
; Amusement IC card number bypasses AimeDB and is directly passed to the server
; 0 = off, 1 = on (default on)
aicBypassDB=1

4. Start and Confirm ​

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If the following occurs:

  • Only Enter key swiping works
  • Reader has no lights, cannot swipe cards

This means the current Segatools does not support AimeIO, please replace with a supported Segatools, or switch to Serial Protocol

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