PolychromaticLinux
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Polychromatic como alternativa Linux ao Razer Synapse
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Polychromatic is a solid replacement for Razer Synapse on Linux, but with clear limits. It handles core functions like RGB lighting, DPI, polling rate, and profile management reliably if you're using supported devices and OpenRazer. Button remapping and macros are not supported—this is the biggest gap. If you mainly want lighting effects and hardware settings without macros, Polychromatic works well. It's best for users who prioritize visual customization and basic device tuning over advanced input programming. Requires some setup, but once running, it's stable and persistent.
- Licença
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Preço
- Grátis
- Versão mais recente
- 0.9.8 (8 de agosto de 2026)
- Avaliação
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O que funciona igual
- Controls RGB lighting effects and colors on Razer devices
- Adjusts DPI settings and polling rate per device
- Supports saving and loading per-device profiles
- Displays device info like firmware version and battery
- Applies settings locally and persists across reboots
O que muda
- No button remapping or macro support
- No cloud profile sync—profiles are local only
- No mobile app or cross-platform sync
- Limited to devices supported by OpenRazer
- No automatic firmware updates
Abrindo seus arquivos do Razer Synapse
Polychromatic cannot import or export Razer Synapse profile files (.rzsyn). The two apps use incompatible formats and ecosystems. You cannot transfer lighting or DPI settings directly from Synapse to Polychromatic. Profiles must be recreated manually. There is no converter tool available, and Synapse's cloud profiles are not accessible on Linux.
Trocando o Razer Synapse pelo Polychromatic, passo a passo
- Install OpenRazer from your distribution's repository or the official site
- Install Polychromatic via Flatpak or native package
- Connect your Razer device and verify it appears in Polychromatic
- Recreate lighting effects and DPI settings manually
- Save profiles and enable hardware-saving for persistence
Principais recursos do Polychromatic
- Controlar iluminação RGB em teclados, mouses e headsets Razer
- Ajustar DPI, taxa de atualização e configurações de Modo Jogo
- Testar posições individuais de LEDs em dispositivos compatíveis
- Criar e editar efeitos e animações personalizadas de iluminação
- Visualizar informações do dispositivo: versão do firmware, serial, bateria
- Suporta perfis por dispositivo e salvamento no hardware
- Funciona com o suporte de driver em nível de kernel do OpenRazer
- Disponível como Flatpak ou pacote nativo
Como instalar o Polychromatic no Linux
flatpak install flathub app.polychromatic.controllerPerguntas frequentes
Does Polychromatic support all Razer devices?
No. Support depends on OpenRazer. Most wired devices are supported, but newer or wireless models may have limited or no support. Check the OpenRazer device list before relying on it.
Can I assign macros to buttons with Polychromatic?
No. Polychromatic does not support button remapping or macros. It only configures lighting, DPI, polling rate, and Game Mode. For input remapping, use xbindkeys or udev rules with custom scripts.
Why isn’t my Razer device showing up in Polychromatic?
First, confirm OpenRazer is installed and running. Check that your device is listed in the OpenRazer compatibility table. If it’s supported, try reconnecting the device or restarting the OpenRazer service.
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