Tip Ticker Setup: Show Donations Effectively in Streamlabs OBS

If you want to design your streaming setup professionally, the Tipp-Ticker is an excellent way to give your viewers the opportunity to make their support visible. This widget displays donations as scrolling text that informs viewers during the stream and encourages them to make a donation themselves. In this guide, you'll learn step by step how to set up the Tipp-Ticker in Streamlabs OBS and customize it to your needs.

Key insights

• The Tipp-Ticker is a valuable widget for dynamically displaying donations.
• Customizing the settings allows you to design the ticker according to your preferences.
• Clear readability of the text is crucial for a positive user experience.

Step-by-step guide to setting up the Tipp-Ticker

First, select the scene in which you want to display the Tipp-Ticker. Click on the scene on the left that you want to edit, and prepare to add the widget.

Then click the plus sign in the sources area to add a new source and select the Tipp-Ticker from the list of widgets. Here you can already take a look at your donation displays that will scroll through after setup.

Now give the Tipp-Ticker a meaningful name, such as “Donations.” This helps you find the source later. Confirm your selection to start with the settings.

You should now see the message format that indicates how the donation information will be displayed. The structure is important: start with the name of the donor, followed by a colon and the amount in brackets. Be careful not to add spaces or extra characters to avoid disturbing the display.

Here you can also specify how many of the most recent donations should be displayed in the ticker. For example, if you enter the value 10, only donations of 10 euros or less will be displayed. This gives you control over the visibility of your donations.

Additionally, you can adjust the scroll speed of the text. A higher speed makes the text scroll faster, while a lower speed allows more time for reading. You have the freedom here to find the ideal rhythm.

A background color will be displayed, but it is only visible in the preview. You can ignore this for your setting, as it will not be visible during the stream. Let's now move on to the font settings.

Here you have the option to select a font that is easy to read. Avoid using creative fonts that may be difficult to decipher. Experiment with the available options to choose the appropriate font.

The font size is also adjustable. Here you can choose a size that is easily readable for your viewers. Ideally, the text should be clearly and distinctly recognizable.

You can adjust the text strength as desired, making the text thicker or thinner for a stronger visual impact.

For text colors, you have various options. You can individually set the color for the entire text, the name of the donor, and the donation amount. Use the color picker or enter corresponding hex codes to ensure the colors match your stream.

In the source options, there are some settings that may be less relevant, but can be useful for special use cases. You can also enable the option for the source to refresh during a scene change to avoid display errors.

When you are sure that all adjustments have been made, click “Done” to complete the settings. You can now also adjust the Tipp-Ticker to the desired position on your stream layout.

With the Shift key, you can shrink or stretch the ticker. Ensure that the overall image remains appealing to avoid negatively affecting viewer attention.

Summary – Setting Up the Tipp-Ticker in Streamlabs OBS: This is How You Display Donations Effectively

Setting up the Tipp-Ticker in Streamlabs OBS is a simple process that allows you to present your donations transparently and appealingly. With the right adjustments and a clear design, you can enrich your stream and enhance interactivity with your viewers.