Which Hardware Do I Need for LemonScore?

Before you invest in an LED scoreboard, one decisive question comes up: what do I actually operate it with? LemonScore runs on any current Windows or Mac device, but there is a world of difference between a club laptop and a purpose-built controller when it comes to comfort, readability and reliability. We present three setups that have proven themselves in everyday club life.

Option 1: Your own device (Windows or Mac)

LemonScore runs on any common Windows or Mac device. An existing club laptop or a Mac you already own is entirely sufficient to control the score, match clock, sponsor slots and layouts.

When is it a good fit?

• Clubs that want to keep their setup flexible and use existing devices
• Smaller events, occasional use, friendly matches
• Budgets with no room for additional hardware

Advantages:

• No additional purchase costs
• Full LemonScore functionality
• Familiar operation via keyboard and mouse

What you should keep in mind:

• For outdoor use, a normal laptop display is often not bright enough in direct sunlight
• Unprotected laptops are vulnerable to weather and dust

For many smaller clubs this is the ideal entry option. If you want to use LemonScore regularly and professionally, however, you should take a look at our two dedicated solutions.

Option 2: LemonScore Controller (for fixed installations)

The LemonScore Controller is our fully configured complete system for clubs with a fixed installation, for example in an announcer's booth, a control room or behind the perimeter boards. You unpack the device, plug it in and operate LemonScore.

What is included?

• Pre-installed system with the current LemonScore version
• High-end touchscreen monitor with 1,000 nits brightness, perfectly readable even in direct sunlight
• Simple touch operation, no mouse, no keyboard
• Ready to use immediately, with no driver installation or setup effort

When is it a good fit?

• Announcer's booths, scoreboard or press booths, permanently installed operator stations
• Clubs that operate the scoreboard regularly and want a consistently reliable solution
• Setups where several people take turns operating it: a uniform, intuitive device saves training effort

Advantages:

• No worries about software updates, drivers or third-party devices
• 1,000 nits make sure everything stays readable even in summer
• Touch control is significantly faster than mouse and keyboard in stressful situations

Option 3: LemonScore Case (for mobile setups)

If your scoreboard is not permanently installed and has to be set up and taken down again before every match on your own ground, you need a different solution. That is exactly why we developed the LemonScore Case.

What is included?

• The same high-end touchscreen with 1,000 nits brightness as the fixed controller
• Integrated Stream Deck: the most important functions (goal, card, substitution, half-time, sponsor change) on physical keys
• Robust hardshell case: shock- and weather-protected, built for a long service life
• Cabling routed internally, no loose cables, no setup stress
• Set up and taken down in under a minute

When is it a good fit?

• Grounds without a fixed announcer's booth: operation directly at the side of the pitch
• Outdoor use in harsh conditions (wind, rain, changing temperatures)
• Clubs with several sports or pitches on their own grounds

Advantages:

• Fast, stress-free setup and teardown: the Stream Deck covers the most frequent actions with a single key press
• The 1,000 nits display stays readable even in the sun
• The hardshell case protects your investment for years
• A solution that grows with your club

Conclusion: LemonScore runs everywhere, but better with the right hardware

LemonScore is deliberately built to be platform-open. You can start right away with the device you already have. But as soon as regular, professional use is required, whether in the announcer's booth or mobile at the side of the pitch, a specialised solution pays off. Our LemonScore Controller and the LemonScore Case were developed precisely for this use case: readable in the sun, easy to operate, robust and free of setup stress.

The hardware costs can easily be included in the total investment. Read more in our article How much does an LED scoreboard cost in 2026?.

Not sure which option fits your setup? Contact us and we will advise you without obligation and find the right solution together.