LEDSpicer is a Linux daemon for controlling LED hardware in arcade cabinets and similar projects. It supports illuminated joysticks, buttons, and joystick restrictors, with seamless integration into popular arcade Linux distributions.

• Ultimarc Ultimate I/O (96 LEDs)
• Ultimarc PacLed64 (64 LEDs)
• Ultimarc NanoLed (60 LEDs - Experimental)
• Ultimarc PAC Drive (16 LEDs)
• GroovyGameGear Led-Wiz 32 (32 LEDs)
• WolfWare Tech Howler (96 LEDs - Discontinued)
• Adalight (Variable LEDs)
• Raspberry Pi GPIO (28 LEDs).

See Devices for additional details.

• GroovyGameGear GP-Wiz40 RotoX, GP-Wiz49
• Ultimarc ServoStik, UltraStik360
• TOS GRS Gate Restrictor

Performance & Architecture

• Minimal memory and CPU footprint with optimized data transmission
• Plugin architecture for devices, animations, and inputs
• Multi-device support as a unified entity
• C++17 codebase with shared library (libledspicer)

LED Control

• RGB and single-color element support
• Element grouping for simplified configuration
• Default colors for elements and groups
• Color filters (masking, blending)
• Timed element activation

Animations

• Pulse, Gradient, Serpentine, Random, Filler effects
• Audio-reactive animations (PulseAudio/ALSA)
• FileReader for external animation data
• Time or cycle-based actor control
• Multiple concurrent animations per group

Profiles & Transitions

• Dynamic profile loading by game, emulator, or controller
• Smooth transitions: FadeOutIn, Crossfade, Curtain
• XML-based profile and animation configuration
• Profile caching for performance

Input & Integration

• MAME output event support
• Input plugins: Mame, Impulse, Actions, Blinker, Credits, Network
• Command-line control via emitter
• Network plugin for remote control

Hardware Support

• Joystick restrictor and rotator control
• Solenoid handling with timed power delivery
• Compatible with most Linux distributions, Raspberry Pi, and MiSTer FPGA

• Installation
• Migration:
  • ver: 0.7.0+ - Data File: 1.0 → 1.1
• Programs and Basics
• Glossary
• Configuration
• Colors
• Animations: Pulse, Gradient, Serpentine, Random, Filler, PulseAudio, FileReader
• Profiles
• Devices
• Input Plugins: Mame, Impulse, Actions, Blinker, Network
• Emulation Station Integration
• Attract Mode Integration
• Raspberry Pi Setup
• PC Setup