WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST
To lean how to download, install and register
your sim racing device (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Leo Bodnar devices, SIM Display devices,…)
or our digital dash (VDASH-EMU) for Windows or Android
Video Ledsmaster download and installation
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THE BASIC STEPS
IN SHORT
It’s very easy to use the software, watch the video above. Connect your device or run the VDASH-EMU, Download, install Ledsmaster server and then click the REGISTER button in Registration Information window to register your software license for your steering wheel, USB display device or VDASH-EMU.
FULL STEPS
Watch the video above and read the basic steps below to get started with your sim racing hardware.
The video above show up the steps to register and is applicable to all sim racing devices including steering wheel (Fanatec, Thrustmaster,…), SIM Display and Leo Bodnar displays and other supported devices.
During the installation the Windows firewall will prompt you to grant access to our software. This is needed to communicate with our licensing server to get your software license automatically.
1 Connect your USB device

– check if your sim racing hardware is recognized by Windows

or If you want to use the digital dash, click to download and run VDASH-EMU
2


Click to download and install the latest Ledsmaster server
3
CLICK TO READ HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR GAME
– configure your game to send telemetry data. Ledsmaster needs to receive the car telemetry from the game to work properly. Also, you need to disable the native support of LED in the game options (if applicable).

More info related to each game supported can be found in the Plugins Pages
4 Before Registration

– run Ledsmaster server, click NO on first launch to register your license
5
When you are ready to register, select the Registration Information menu

The Registration Information dialog prompt you to register your software license when you launch Ledsmaster without a license, click “REGISTER” button to make your contribution to support the projects of our nonprofit foundation, then sign up your support account.
Donation issue from Japan, read the FAQ
Your software license and your support account is validated within 24h and a notification* is sent to you automatically (login your support account to read your pending messages ),
*IMPORTANT: the licensing system will not sent the notification when your license is ready if you don’t have a support account. Do not forget to sign up your support account after making your donation to receive the information to get started quickly with the software.
6 After Registration Completed
– launch Ledsmaster server. This time click YES to download, install and validate your software license automatically from our licensing server,

– run your favorite game
You basically do not need anything else to get started
It is recommended to follow the basic steps above. Use the default setup and enjoy your sim racing rig with your favorite game (Ledsmaster supports more than 60 games) and later start to customize your setup to suit your needs.

