Razer Wants to Take Chroma Lighting Beyond Peripherals
Razer today announced the Razer Chroma Hardware Development Kit (HDK), an advanced modular lighting system for PC gamers and enthusiasts.
Integrated within the Razer Chroma ecosystem, the Chroma HDK offers all-in-one color customization with precise control down to the individual LED.
Users can shape and bend the LED strips to fit virtually any surface to light up an entire room, home or office. The individually controllable lights are integrated into Razer Synapse 3, and are powered by Razer Chroma technology, which unlocks customizable lighting features that can be synced across devices.
The Razer Chroma HDK supports 4 channel output with a total capacity of 64 RGB LEDs. Included in the box are 2 LED strips that have 16 LED's each and additionally, the Razer Lightpack Extension Kit (purchased separately) comes with a pair of LED strips and extension cables.
Gamers can choose from 16.8 million colors and a variety of effects. Custom settings can be created using the all-new Chroma Studio on Razer Synapse 3 - a device configurator tool that is currently in beta. Using Chroma Studio gamers will be able to synchronize lighting effects across devices and also have the ability for certain effects to be displayed continuously across peripherals based on their physical position relative to the other.
The Chroma HDK will be available from Q3 2017 onwards via RazerStore.com.
Price:
Razer Chroma HDK: U.S. $79.99
Razer Lightpack Extension Kit for Chroma HDK: U.S. $28.99
Product features:
Razer Chroma HDK module with 4 lighting channels
Includes 2 LED strips
Install inside or outside your PC case
Works with Razer Synapse 3 and Chroma Studio
Razer Chroma SDK enabled Razer Chroma HDK with 4 channel lighting output
USB connection for data and power
DC output for additional power and brightness
Included Molex to DC power adapter for internal case lighting
Double sided adhesive tape for mounting
Razer Synapse-enabled
Razer Chroma SDK-enabled
Size and Dimensions
Razer Chroma HDK: 10 cm x 7 cm x 1.5 cm / 3.9" x 2.7" x 0.6" inches
LED strip length: 50 cm / 19.6"
Extender cable length: 30 cm / 11.1"
Micro USB data cable: 100 cm / 39"
USB to DC power cable: 150 cm / 59"