OpenRGB explained and set up, with the Effects plugin (Linux and Windows)
- Platform: YouTube (video)
- Original post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd09GB2wDxY
- Posted: 2022-02-19
- Length: 243 s
- Stats at archive time: 20320 views, 132 likes, 15 comments
- Video file: https://clips.linus.gripe/media/Youtube_hd09GB2wDxY.mp4
- Original caption: This video i explain what OpenRGB is and how to set it up.
LINK TO OPENRGB: https://openrgb.org/
LINK TO OPENRGB GITLAB: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB
LINK TO EFFECTS PLUGIN: https://gitlab.com/OpenRGBDevelopers/OpenRGBEffectsPlugin
Hyperx, Ngenuity, RGB, FPS, Alloy, Profiles, Gamer, Edition, Core, Keyboard, OpenRGB, Open, Steelseries, Razer, Corsair, Asus, MSI, ROG, Linux, Windows
Summary
A screen-recorded tutorial introducing OpenRGB, the open-source cross-platform RGB lighting control software, and showing how to install it and the OpenRGB Effects plugin. Titled "OpenRGB. The only RGB Software you will ever NEED".
What happens
- 0:00-0:40: Browsing the openrgb.org website (dark green hero banner with RGB hardware). Feature cards shown include "Lightweight User Interface" and "Eliminate Bloatware".
- 0:40-1:20: The download page with stable and experimental builds; a Linux (Debian) desktop is shown, installing a .deb with a package installer called Eddy. Windows steps (zip, run openrgb.exe as administrator) are described.
- 1:20-2:50: The basic OpenRGB UI with a colour wheel; the OpenRGB GitLab page; the OpenRGB Effects Plugin repository and its download button; Settings > Plugins > Install Plugin with a file picker.
- ~3:00-3:40: The Effects plugin's effect list and a webcam-style shot of a keyboard glowing blue, running an effect (a "visor" style effect is mentioned).
- Ends with the OpenRGB rainbow keyhole logo on a white background.
Spoken content
Linus narrates in English: OpenRGB is open-source, cross-platform (Linux, Mac, Windows) and supports devices from HyperX, Razer, Logitech and many others (link to supported-device list in the description). He recommends the experimental version for more features, explains installing on Debian and on Windows (extract zip, "run as administrator"), admits the interface is basic and lacks effects, and then presents the Effects Engine plugin as the fix. He closes with "don't forget to like and subscribe" and says the next video comes in a month.
Audio / music
Voiceover only as far as the transcript shows; no music identified.
Topics & keywords
OpenRGB, RGB software, Effects Plugin, Linux, Debian, Windows, HyperX, Razer, Corsair, Asus, MSI, Steelseries, tutorial, open source, GitLab, RGB lighting control
Context
English-language tech tutorial, uploaded 2022-02-19, 243 s. Audience: PC builders and RGB enthusiasts. 20,320 views, 132 likes, 15 comments.