05Configure your Hype Meter in 2 minutes
Four settings, one URL paste into OBS, and the gauge is live. Below is exactly what each setting does - reference this section when you want to tune the bar's feel mid-stream or between cycles.
Reward text - what appears on the bar and at 100%
The reward label is displayed watermarked across the bar at all times and shown prominently in the celebration when the gauge reaches 100%. Keep it short and punchy: viewers need to read it at a glance during a busy stream. Maximum 24 characters recommended. Examples that work well:
You can update the reward label from the dashboard at any time - the overlay refreshes instantly without an OBS source reload. Changing the reward between cycles keeps viewers curious about what's next.
Fill rates - fill_per_dollar and fill_per_token
fill_per_dollar defines the percentage added per $1 tipped. fill_per_token defines the percentage per token. Both are applied independently - a viewer tipping in tokens uses the token rate, a viewer tipping in USD uses the dollar rate.
- fill_per_dollar: 2 → takes exactly $50 to fill the bar (100 ÷ 2)
- fill_per_dollar: 1 → takes exactly $100 to fill the bar (100 ÷ 1)
- fill_per_dollar: 3.33 → takes exactly $30 to fill the bar (100 ÷ 3.33)
- fill_per_token: 0.1 → takes exactly 1000 tokens to fill the bar (100 ÷ 0.1)
The dashboard shows a live preview: as you change the fill rates, it displays the exact total needed to fill from 0% and gives example scenarios by tip size.
Fill curves - linear vs sqrt vs log
The curve shapes how fill feels to the viewer watching the bar, not just the math behind it:
- Linear - every dollar moves the bar by the same amount. Transparent and predictable. Best for streams where viewers want to understand exactly how much each tip contributes. Good default if your audience is new to the mechanic.
- Square root (sqrt) - first tips fill more, later tips fill less. The bar visibly rushes forward on the first tips, then slows. Creates a "we almost got it" effect in the upper range. Best for moderate-pace streams with engaged regulars.
- Logarithmic (log) - aggressively front-loaded. The first 20% of tips fill roughly half the bar, the last 20% of the bar requires disproportionate effort. Use when you want maximum early social proof and a genuine grind at the top end. Best for high-value rewards that need buildup.
Decay rate - the urgency dial
decay_rate is in %/second. Quick reference:
Drain time formula: 100 ÷ decay_rate = seconds to empty. A decay of 0 gives you a static bar - useful for low-pressure streams or when you want the gauge to carry across an entire stream without resets. A decay of 0.3–0.5 is recommended for most streams because it keeps the urgency constant without feeling punishing.
Tips fill faster than they decay as long as the tip rate exceeds decay_rate %/s. A stream averaging 10 tips/minute at 2% each fills at 20%/min (0.33%/s) - which outpaces a 0.3%/s decay. The bar visibly grows during bursts and visibly falls in silence.
OBS integration - 560×80
The Hype Meter is designed as a thin horizontal bar, not a full-scene overlay:
- In OBS, right-click your scene → Add → Browser.
- Paste the overlay URL from your TipDeck dashboard.
- Set width 560, height 80, FPS 30.
- Position at the bottom or top of the scene - it's designed to sit above or below your camera without competing with it.
- Check "Refresh browser when scene becomes active" if you use multiple scenes.
The bar is fully transparent when at 0% and between cycles, so it disappears cleanly from your scene when not in use.
Screenshots — configuration view
