[UPDATED] OpenSR Version 0.5 (Early Access) Available Now!

Hi everyone,

I am pleased to announce the release of OpenSR v0.5 (Early Access). This release brings a substantial number of improvements to OpenSR. Alongside several major bug fixes, I have added a wide selection of new game plugins, refined our existing device plugins, and, most importantly, introduced the new Arduino Project, making it easier to build your own custom RGB LED and input controllers.

I would also like to provide an update regarding OpenSR development. The OpenSR SDK device plugin interface has been improved, together with a number of smaller fixes and improvements. For those interested in creating their own game or sim racing device plugins, the SDK is currently available on demand. Please check the dedicated SDK Discussions forum for more information.

The SDK will be made publicly available with the release of OpenSR 1.0.

v0.5 – 2026-09-15

Software Update Instructions

Select Check For Update and tick ‘Overwrite Settings Files‘ then Download And Install All button.
The full OpenSR installer is also available on the EKSIMRacing website.

General Settings

  • Hide On Minimize: The dashboard and console can now be configured to hide from the Windows taskbar when minimized. You can easily restore them at any time using the OpenSR system tray menu.
  • Start With Windows: Added options to easily add or remove OpenSR from Windows startup applications.

New Game Plugins

  • Wreckfest 2 Plugin: Added the full support for the latest opus from Bugbear Entertainment.
  • Forza Motorsport Plugin: Added support for Forza Motorsport, completing the Forza 4/5/6 plugin series.
  • Richard Burns Rally Plugin: Added support for the classic rally simulation. Note: This requires the NGP Physics plugin.
  • Kart Racing Pro Plugin: Added support for the Piboso karting simulation.
  • KartKraft Plugin: Added support for KartKraft game.
  • GTR 2 Plugin: Added support for GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game, one of the most iconic racing simulations from the former SimBin Studios.
  • GT Legends Plugin: Added support for GT Legends.
  • Live For Speed Plugin: Added support for the long-running racing simulation.

Arduino Project

The new Arduino Project is now available directly from the OpenSR sidebar.

This feature was developed to provide users with a platform for building fully custom sim racing USB devices, combining integrated RGB lighting with buttons, encoders, axes, and other inputs.

Supported Device Specifications

The Arduino system supports addressable RGB NeoPixel/WS2812 LEDs with the following maximum capacities:

  • Up to 15 RGB RPM LEDs
  • Up to 6 RGB FLAG/WARNING LEDs
  • Up to 24 RGB EXTERNAL LEDs
  • Up to 100 RGB PASSIVE LEDs for illuminating device components
  • Up to 32 buttons
  • Up to 16 encoders (shared capacity with buttons)
  • Up to 6 axes, or up to 6 rotary switches with 12 positions

Compatible Arduino Devices

The following boards are currently supported:

  • SparkFun Pro Micro (32u4)
  • Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Raspberry Pi Pico W
  • Raspberry Pi Pico 2
  • Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
  • Arduino Micro
  • Arduino Leonardo
  • Freenove ESP32-S3 VROOM-1
  • Waveshare ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1
  • Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3
  • Adafruit Trinket M0
  • Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0
  • Adafruit ItsyBitsy M4

Thank you to everyone who continues to test OpenSR, report issues, provide feedback, and contribute to its development.
OpenSR Discussions Forum

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