Ultimarc PacLED64 Controller Board
Best lighting controller for custom arcade cabinet builders.
This controller turns your arcade cabinet into a professional-grade light show without needing a PC to run your attract modes. It simplifies complex wiring with constant current output, though you will need to get comfortable with software integration to truly unlock its full potential.
$58.95
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Arcade Renovations
Who it's for
- Installers seeking a streamlined, single-cable USB power solution
- Builders designing complex, large-scale arcade control panels
- Arcade enthusiasts wanting seamless integration with MAME and LEDBlinky
Who should skip it
- Creators wanting advanced animations using modern addressable RGB strips
- Novice builders intimidated by extensive manual wiring and resistor management
- Budget-conscious hobbyists comfortable using generic DIY microcontroller boards
Performance breakdown
Wiring simplicity
Constant current output eliminates the need for tedious external resistor soldering.
Software compatibility
Seamless integration with LED Blinky makes complex lighting setups feel effortless.
Standalone automation
Onboard flash storage runs attract sequences without needing a PC connection.
Scalability
User-assigned IDs allow for easy expansion across multiple controller boards.
Lighting precision
256 brightness levels provide smooth, professional-grade dimming for every button.
Customization depth
Included SDK offers robust tools for enthusiasts building custom lighting logic.
Key Specs
64 LED channels with 256 brightness levels for full RGB color mixing
Can be set to flash any or all LEDs at one of 3 rates, without PC control
Can be used with single-color or RGB LEDs (RGB uses 3 channels)
Constant current output negates the need for resistors for each LED
Can be used with LEDs with inbuilt resistors if required
128-command flash storage for “attract-mode” sequences which run immediately on power-up with no PC present
Supports single-command fades with preset speed on-board. Multiple fades can overlap
Power input via PC disk drive connector or USB
Accessory Component Type
Encoder Board
Compatible Cabinet Form Factor
Virtual Pinball
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