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Function
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Feature
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AlphaPix Evolution
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Flex Expansion System
Ready2Run Assembled Controllers
DIY Board Boards |
HinksPix Pro
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Flex Expansion System
Ready2Run Assembled Controllers
DIY Board Boards |
Falcon F16V3 |
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Hardware
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Available as Ready2Run |
Yes
Dozens of configurations
Ready2Run Assembled Controllers |
Yes
Dozens of configurations
Ready2Run Assembled Controllers | Yes
One configuration |
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Expansion Boards Supported
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16 Port / 4 Output / Long Range Differential & 16 Port SPI - Up to 3 per CPU
16 Output 120v AC - Up to 1 per CPU
Regular Long Range 4 Output Receivers
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16 Port / 4 Output / Long Range Differential & 16 Port SPI - Up to 3 per CPU
16 Output 120v AC - Up to 1 per CPU
Regular Long Range 4 Output Receivers (single point)
Smart Long Range 4 Output Pixel Receivers
(up to 16 daisy chain-able and splitting)
Smart Long Range 16 Output Pixel Receiver (coming Q2 2020)
(up to 16 daisy chain-able and splitting)
Smart Long Range AC 120v Receiver (coming Q2 2020)
(up to 16 daisy chain-able and splitting)
Smart Long Range P10 Matrix Panel Receiver (coming Q3 2020)
| 16 Port / 4 Output / Long Range Differential & 16 Port SPI - Up to 2 per 16 SPI CPU
Regular Long Range 4 Output Receivers
(single point)
Smart Long Range 4 Output Receivers
(up to 3 daisy chain only, non-repeating)
No 16 Smart Long Range
No AC
No P10 Panel |
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Two 100 Mb/s Ethernet Network Ports with Switch for Daisy Chaining
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Yes
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Yes
| Yes |
| 128x64 pixel OLED Back-Lit Display for configuration, monitoring and testing
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Yes
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Yes
| Yes |
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Five push button control switches located on top for easy access and use with gloves mounted on field replaceable board |
Yes
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Yes
| Yes - 5 Buttons
No - Located deep on board
Yes/No - Buttons soldered on main PCB |
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Additional buttons |
None |
Reset / Reboot & Factory Updating | Reset / Reboot |
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Temperature Sensor(s) with configurable shutdown on over-temp situations
Notes: Requires SPI Expansion board
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Yes
Output shuts off at over time |
Yes
Output decreases until temp lowers to safe level | Yes |
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32 Bit CPU
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Yes
1 CPU
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Yes
2 CPUs
| Yes + FPGA |
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Automated fan control using standard CPU cooler fan (not typically required)
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Yes
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No
| Yes |
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RS-485 / DMX 1990 / e1.11 Output Ports (screw terminals)
Notes: RS485 ports are separate of SPI and other outputs and do not use up channels. Outputs are clearly marked on board. See our Knowledge Base on wiring or connecting with LOR controllers
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2
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1
| 3 + 1
E1.11 + Legacy LOR |
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No separate CPU power source - power is obtained from any connected expansion board
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Yes
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Yes
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Both boards are combined |
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Built-in WiFi Interface used for device management and multi-controller sync operations
WiFi not generally recommended for streaming e1.31, Artnet or DDP data due to latency in WiFi
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No
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Yes
802.11 a / c / n
WEP / WPA / WPA2
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Very low performance WiFi Interface |
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Battery Backup / On-Board Clock / RTC
Notes: For use with on-board sequence playback mode
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No
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Yes
Synced with Internet Time
Time Zone & Daylight Savings Time Support
| Yes |
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SD Card Slot for on-board sequence storage
Notes: SD Card required for playback.
Notes: Requires the use of free xLights sequencing application and free HSA application. See our support page.
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No
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Yes
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Only used for firmware updates
No playback functionality |
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1/8" Stereo Line Level Output Jack
Notes: For use with on-board sequence playback mode
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No
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Yes
(Built-in, fully functional)
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Not functional
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Number of Output Ports
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3 x 16 / 48 Total
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3 x 16 / 48 Total
| 3 x 16 / 48 Total |
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FM Transmitter Option
Notes: For use with on-board sequence playback mode
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No
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Yes
(optional)
| No |
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Specs
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Maximum number of pixels per controller
50ms Refresh Rate |
16,320 Pixels Total
48 Ports @ 2 Universes
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24,480 Pixels Total
48 Ports @ 3 Universes
Max 4 Universes per output
Max 144 Universes for entire controller - can be distributed on a per output basis
| 16,320 Pixels Total
48 Ports @ 3 Universes
Max 4 Universes per output |
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Maximum number of pixels per output (SPI) - Exclusive of power, see chart below for power limits
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340
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680
| 1024 |
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Pixel Protocols Supported:
Controllers do not support "GECE"
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3 Wire (All HolidayCoro pixels are 2811 / 1903) WS2811 / WS2812 / WS2813 / WS2815 / WS2812B INK1003 TM1803 / TM1804 / TM1809 / TM1812 UCS1903 / UCS1909 / UCS1912 / UCS2903 / UCS2909 / UCS2912
Excluding Long Range:
4 Wire WS2801 / WS2803 / 6803 / 2801
4 Wire LPD6803 / LPD1101 D705 UCS6909 / UCS6912 3001 TLS3001 / TLS3002 CY3005 8806 LPD8803 / LPD8806 9813 P9813
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3 Wire (All HolidayCoro pixels are 2811 / 1903) WS2811 / WS2812 / WS2813 / WS2815 / WS2812B INK1003 TM1803 / TM1804 / TM1809 / TM1812 UCS1903 / UCS1909 / UCS1912 / UCS2903 / UCS2909 / UCS2912
Additional protocols can be added, just contact us for details
Can support 4 wire pixels, not currently added
| F16V3 ONLY
1903 / SM16716 / GECE / APA102 / CX1203 / SPD8806 / MBI6020 / P981x / SK6812 / SPD6803 / D705 / LPD1101 / UCS6909 / UCS6912 / WS2801 / WS2803
F48 & F16V3
WS2811 / WS2812 / TM1804 / TM1803 / TM1809 / TM1812 / SM16715 / INK1003 / UCS1903
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Software
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Firmware Update Method
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Upload from web interface
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Automatic download from internet (can be blocked)
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Download via SD card using HSA application for stand alone operations without internet
| Download only via SD Card
or Upload from Web Interface |
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Null / Ghost Pixels
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Yes
Start of string
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Yes
Start of string
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Start / Middle of String |
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Reverse DMX addressing
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Yes
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Yes
| Yes |
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Zig-Zag / Matrix addressing
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Yes
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No
All modern sequencing software provides this functionality more efficiently.
| Yes |
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Color order output mapping (RGB, BRG, GRB, etc)
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Yes - Per Output
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Yes - Per Output
| Yes |
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Password protection
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Yes
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No
| No |
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Adjustable OLED screen brightness via software
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Yes
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No
| Yes |
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Voltage display (SPI and Long Range Expansion Boards)
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
| Yes |
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Temperature display (SPI Expansion Board Only)
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
| Yes |
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Built-in test sequences selectable from OLED screen and via web page
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Yes - 22 types
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Yes - 6 types
| Yes |
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Web Status Page |
Yes
Temp, Voltage, Configured Expansions |
Yes
Temp, Voltage, Configured Expansions
e1.31 / Artnet Status Real Time Updates | Yes
Temp, Voltage, Configured Expansions
e1.31 / Artnet Status Real Time Updates |
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Standalone
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Standalone operation with sequences from xLights
Notes: Requires SD Card for sequence storage.
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No
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Yes
| No |
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Ability for master controller to drive outputs to other non-stand alone e1.31 controllers
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No
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Yes - From xLights Sequences using HSA application
Yes - Directly from xLights (single controller as of Mar 2020)
Up to two additional non-HinksPix PRO controllers
Up to 33 Universes and 17 Universes per controller respectively
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FM and Line Level Output Audio directly from master controller
Notes: FM Transmitting requires optional FM transmitter board
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No
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Yes
1/8" Stereo Output Jack Female or
FM Transmitter board (optional) | No
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Input Protocols
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e1.31 / sACN (over TCP/IP over Ethernet)
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
96 DMX Universes
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
144 DMX Universes
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Unicast / Multicast:
96 DMX Universes |
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Artnet (over TCP/IP over Ethernet)
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
96 DMX Universes
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
144 DMX Universes
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Unicast / Multicast:
96 DMX Universes |
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DDP (over TCP/IP over Ethernet)
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No
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Yes
| Yes |
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