Marco inputs occasionally doubling in Switch mode

[maxwell1755]

Expected Behavior

Macros should behave consistently between each loop of the macro

Current Behavior

A programed macro will occasionally repeat an input, causing issues in situation that require a precise sequence of inputs. For example, a macro that is programmed to execute the inputs [plus, left, A, A] will occasionally go [plus, plus, left, A, A]

Context

I was trying to make a macro to help me shiny hunt in the new Pokémon game on switch 2. In this game, it can be done simply by quick traveling to the same spot over and over, so all I need it to do is open the map, move the cursor slightly left, and then press the A button twice.
The macro I made works about 70% of the time, but the rest of the time one or more inputs got doubled. For example, it would press plus to open the map, then immediately press plus again to close it, or move the cursor left to the quick travel location, then move left again, moving the cursor away from the desired location.
I can't be certain, but it seems to happen after the "release and wait ___ frames". So a macro that would press A for 5 frames, wait for 30 frames, then press B for 5 frames, might instead press A for 5 frames, wait for 30 frames, press A for 5 frames, press B for 5 frames. Like I said though, I haven't done extensive testing of this.

Version
Pico-W (GP2040-CE_0.7.11_PicoW.uf2)
Current: v0.7.11
Latest: v0.7.11
Raspberry pi w
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B72GV3K3

Steps to Reproduce

1. create a new macro with activation mode "toggle"
2. enter the following into the "advanced" section
   [{"buttonMask":512,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":333320},{"buttonMask":262144,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":333320},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":799968},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":3749850}]
3. run the macro in an environment where the inputs can be closely observed, preferably in Nintendo Switch mode, you should see inputs occasionally being repeated

Screenshots & Files

Please include any relevant screenshots, photos/recordings, or files here.

Here's a video of it working successfully once, then double-pressing plus

[maxwell1755]

It seems my video failed to upload, here's a link instead:
https://youtu.be/rxLUppMI8_0

[TheTrainGoes]

Hi @maxwell1755 ,

We have gotten a few reports of macro issues in Z-A.

We will have to look into it further to see if it is a Switch 2 issue, something with Z-A or the original Switch mode in the firmware.

I know others have worked around this by adding some separate wait lines into the macro.

[TheTrainGoes]

@maxwell1755 for the time being please use this structure which I have tested and does not produce incorrect macro inputs:

[{"buttonMask":512,"duration":100000,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":0,"waitDuration":500000},{"buttonMask":262144,"duration":100000,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":0,"waitDuration":500000},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":100000,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":0,"waitDuration":500000},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":100000,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":0,"waitDuration":500000}]

You will need to adjust the times as needed.

[TheTrainGoes]

I have also tested this with toggle and it works just fine. The macro has been running for about 10 min without any missed or duplicated inputs.

[TheTrainGoes]

Interestingly, this works just fine on the Switch Lite.

It is likely this is an issue with how the Switch 2 is viewing our Switch mode.

We have experimental Switch Pro mode coming soon.

[TheTrainGoes]

Adding some more info,

I tested the original macro on my Switch Lite and it works without issue.

I also tested the original macro on our new Switch Pro mode and it works on both the Switch 2 and Switch Lite without issue

Using the originally posted macro:
Switch mode on the Switch 2 = Macro input issues
Switch mode on the Switch Lite = No macro input issues
Switch Pro mode on the Switch 2 = No macro input issues
Switch Pro mode on the Switch Lite = No macro input issues

[littleferris]

Interestingly, this works just fine on the Switch Lite.

It is likely this is an issue with how the Switch 2 is viewing our Switch mode.

We have experimental Switch Pro mode coming soon.

I’ve been coming across the same or similar. issue on my lite. Issue only around the plus button though. So I don’t think it’s a switch 2 problem.

[TheTrainGoes]

@littleferris can you please provide the macro that is exhibiting this behaviour and I will test it on my Switch Lite. You can export the macro by copying the code from the advanced section of the macro page.

[littleferris]

@littleferris can you please provide the macro that is exhibiting this behaviour and I will test it on my Switch Lite. You can export the macro by copying the code from the advanced section of the macro page.

[{"buttonMask":131072,"duration":99996,"waitDuration":149994},{"buttonMask":512,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":999960},{"buttonMask":589824,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":1166620},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":1333280},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":1916590},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":16666,"waitDuration":6999720}]

[TheTrainGoes]

Hi @littleferris ,

Thank you for this - Yes, I can replicate this on my Switch Lite as well.

We will take a look at this for a future release.

Until then, I have adjusted your macro and this is working as intended on all of my devices:

[{"buttonMask":131072,"duration":99996,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":16666,"waitDuration":149994},{"buttonMask":512,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":16666,"waitDuration":999960},{"buttonMask":589824,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":16666,"waitDuration":1166620},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":16666,"waitDuration":1333280},{"buttonMask":2,"duration":83330,"waitDuration":0},{"buttonMask":0,"duration":16666,"waitDuration":8916310}]