The GOcontroll Moduline IV delivers complete arcade machine automation, synchronizing lights, sound, and motion with industrial precision.

Building or refurbishing an arcade cabinet involves more than joysticks and screens — it’s about creating an immersive, sensory experience where light, sound, and motion come together. The GOcontroll Moduline IV provides a professional, modular control platform for achieving this integration. Through its flexible I/O design, real-time control, and open programming environments, it delivers full Arcade Machine Automation that synchronizes RGB lighting, sound effects, motors, and sensors — all from a single compact system.

Modern arcade systems require precise timing to synchronize gameplay with lighting and sound. The Moduline IV acts as the central controller that unifies these interactive elements.

Typical automation capabilities include:

• RGB LED lighting effects triggered by player actions or in-game events.

• Sound and music control synchronized with gameplay sequences.

• Motorized feedback systems, such as haptics or ticket dispensers.

• Sensor inputs for coin detection, switches, or motion triggers.

• Timing control for lights, displays, and scoreboards.

By consolidating all inputs and outputs under one programmable controller, the Moduline IV reduces complexity, improves reliability, and ensures every cue — visual, auditory, or mechanical — is perfectly synchronized.

At the heart of this system is the GOcontroll Moduline IV, a modular embedded controller with up to eight configurable I/O modules. This makes it adaptable for both small standalone cabinets and large multi-station arcade installations.

Typical hardware configuration includes:

• Digital inputs for buttons, coin sensors, and gameplay triggers.

• PWM outputs for LED dimming, RGB control, or DC motors.

• Relay outputs for solenoids, lighting, and power switching.

• Analog inputs for potentiometers or audio level control.

The Moduline IV’s rugged aluminum housing ensures long-term durability in high-use environments, while its compact size makes it easy to integrate inside an arcade cabinet without redesigning the existing layout.

Developers can choose between Node-RED and MATLAB Simulink to program and visualize their control logic.

With Node-RED, game logic can be created through a simple drag-and-drop interface, mapping triggers to lighting and sound actions. Simulink, on the other hand, allows for detailed timing models and real-time control of motors, LEDs, and sound sequences.

Example automation routines:

• Coordinated lighting transitions during game start or bonus rounds.

• Sound triggers linked to coin insertion or scoring events.

• Servo motion for mechanical props, ramps, or feedback systems.

• Sequential animations across LED strips synchronized with music tempo.

This flexible programming approach supports both rapid prototyping and production-grade performance.

For networked arcade systems, the Moduline IV provides Ethernet and CAN communication, enabling machines to exchange data or share synchronized effects.

Possible applications include:

• Linked multiplayer arcade setups for real-time competition.

• Synchronized lighting and audio across multiple machines.

• Remote monitoring and diagnostics for arcade operators.

• Integration with score servers for online leaderboards.

This distributed communication structure transforms traditional arcade machines into connected, interactive entertainment systems.

The GOcontroll Moduline IV bridges the gap between entertainment design and industrial automation. Its modular architecture, robust construction, and real-time control capabilities make it the perfect foundation for arcade builders, game developers, and exhibition designers who demand precision and reliability.

By unifying lights, sound, and motion in one platform, GOcontroll turns arcade systems into high-performance, fully automated experiences — bringing professional-grade control to the world of interactive entertainment.