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Character Rotator

Character Rotator adds roll, pitch, and yaw controls with configurable keys. Its repository headline says the current Desktop Mate version is broken, so this is a legacy reference page with an explicit warning.

Open archived release file Original repository

Independent fan resource. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by infiniteloop Co., Ltd., Valve/Steam, or any character rights holder.

Desktop Mate character positioned on a Windows desktop.
Official product screenshot for character-placement context; the repository has no preview image.Official product context, not a mod preview
Known broken

Known broken on current version

The author or project documentation says it does not work with the current app.

Version
1.1.0
Author
StoneyTBoI
Platform
Windows
Loader
MelonLoader
License
Not specified
Published

WHAT IT DOES

Character Rotator features

The mod exposes six directional rotations, an F8 toggle, a debug option, and MelonPreferences key remapping. It was tested with official and custom VRM characters in its original environment. Rotation can make picking or clicking a character unreliable at some angles, and the author lists that as a known issue.

  • Rotate across roll, pitch, and yaw axes.
  • Toggle the rotation system with F8.
  • Change keybinds through MelonPreferences.
  • Works with custom characters when the underlying loader succeeds.
Desktop Mate character positioned on a Windows desktop.
Official product screenshot for character-placement context; the repository has no preview image.

REQUIREMENTS

Check the stack before installing

  • Platform: Windows
  • Loader or runtime: MelonLoader
  • Release: 1.1.0
  • License: Not specified
  • File: DM_UnlockedRotation_1.1.0.dll (9 KB)

How to install Character Rotator

  1. Read the repository's current broken-version notice before downloading.
  2. Only proceed in a disposable, backed-up legacy Desktop Mate setup.
  3. Install MelonLoader for that compatible build.
  4. Download DM_UnlockedRotation_1.1.0.dll from the original GitHub release and put it in Mods.
  5. Launch and confirm the mod in the loader log before changing preferences.

How to use it

  • Left/Right arrows control roll; Up/Down control pitch.
  • Page Up/Page Down control yaw.
  • F8 enables or disables rotation. Change mappings in UserData/MelonPreferences when shortcuts conflict.

Desktop Mate compatibility

The author explicitly marks the current Desktop Mate version as broken and links to an issue discussion. The repository is archived. Do not present this release as current-build compatible.

Official Desktop Mate screenshot showing a character interacting with a desktop window.
Official product context: app updates can change the window and character behavior that mods depend on.

How to remove the mod

Delete the Character Rotator DLL and its MelonPreferences entry. Relaunch before troubleshooting character selection or orientation problems.

Troubleshooting

  • Rotation keys do nothing: the current build is known broken; confirm the exact legacy setup in the original issue.
  • Character cannot be selected: toggle rotation off with F8 or reset orientation by removing preferences.
  • Key conflict: remap the Unity KeyCode names in the mod's MelonPreferences file.

Character Rotator FAQ

Does Character Rotator work now?

The author's repository says the current Desktop Mate version is broken. The downloadable file is retained for legacy reference.

Can it rotate custom VRM models?

The author reports support for VRM 0.0 and 1.0 when the model already loads successfully.

Why keep a page for a broken mod?

The page prevents users from mistaking an old DLL for a supported release and preserves accurate controls, removal, and source information.

Sources and verification

Page checked against the linked project material on 2026-07-22. Compatibility can change after Desktop Mate, MelonLoader, BepInEx, or the mod updates.

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