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HinksPix Setup and Instructional Page
Last Updated: 09/11/2022

Congratulations on the purchase of your HinksPix PRO controller. This page contains all the videos for how to do just about everything with this controller.

Major Function	Specific Task	Video	Notes
Intro & Basics
	How to connect your controller to your computer or network	Coming Soon
	How to configure the HinksPix PRO controller for a standard 16 string x 50 pixel megatree, then setup that tree and create a sequence in xLights
	Are you using Long Range Receivers and need configuration information? See this page for Long Range information	https://www.holidaycoro.com/LongRange
	HinksPix Controller Web Interface Overview - What each menu option does
	Web Status Page Overview - See live data going into controller to confirm operation - See power, voltage, temperature and other environmental data - See Time (for scheduling shows playing from the controller) - See firmware versions - Buffer status / dropped data
	General Network Configuration Overview - How DHCP IP addressing works - How static / fixed IP addressing works - Configuring WiFi (shortcut to 5:22) / connecting to an access point / disabling WiFi / Why use WiFi - How to configure the controller as a WiFi access point to use a device to connect TO the controller (shortcut to 14:08) - Displaying DNS host name and MAC address (not typically used)
	Configuring e1.31 / Artnet / DDP Setup Information - How to select the incoming data protocol (e1.31, Artnet or DDP) - Selecting between unicast and multicast receiving - Setup universes and channels and assigning them to outputs
	Configuring Output Configuration - Configuring SPI, Long Range (Regular, Smart, AC) and AC boards - Color Order (RGB, BRG, BGR, etc) - Forward or reverse addressing - Null pixels - Brightness - Gama / Color output - Pixel Count - Channel Numbers - Output Pixel Timing (used in special cases with unusual pixel types)
	Misc Settings Tab Detailed Drill Down - FM Transmitter Options - Operating Mode - Master / Slave, Ethernet data (e1.31 / Artnet / DDP) - Time Zone - Bypass firmware updates / Pause Updates
	A word about using wireless for sending Ethernet based data to controllers (e.131, artnet, DDP)
Advanced Functions
	How to configure RS485 / DMX 1990 / E1.11 Output plug / interface on the Hinkspix PRO

Screen / Button Specific
	Setting Time Configuration on HinksPix
	Setting the Operational Mode (Stand Alone Mode, Master Mode (playing from SD card)
	How to configure a static IP address on HinksPix
	How to use the built-in test mode on the HinksPix for testing pixels
Building DIY Controllers & Assembly
	Networking Overview - Hardware Interfaces (Ethernet / RS-485 / LOR) - Part 1 of 3
	Networking Overview - Multiple Protocols / Networks (Mixed LOR and DMX) - Part 2 of 3
	Networking Overview - Lighting Protocols e1.31 / sACN / Artnet / DDP - Part 3 of 3
	Networking Overview - TCP/IP Protocol (used with e1.31 and Artnet)
	Configuring (wiring, computer configuration) and Troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP
	Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Web Interface
	Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Screen / Buttons on Controller
Sequencing Software & Applications
	Overview of sequencing application methods
	Application: xLights - General Output Configuration Setup
	Application: Light-o-Rama S5 - General Output Configuration Setup
	Application: xLights - 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup
	Application: Light-o-Rama S5 - 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup (not controller specific)
	Application: xLights - Using test mode to confirm proper setup of outputs and models
Troubleshooting
	Using the built-in Test mode for testing lights and troubleshooting
	String of Lights Not Working
	Loading Factory Defaults
	Output not as expected (wrong lights light up, not all lights work, etc)
	Changing Fuses on Flex Expansion Boards (SPI)
	Updating Firmware


Using HSA Hinkle Light Standalone
	Download Link for HSA - Hinkle Stand Alone application	http://joehinkle.com/XHINKS/HSA_Installer_V3.zip If link doesn't work see: http://joehinkle.com/xlights-standalone/
	HSA Installation
	HSA Introduction
	HSA How to add controllers
	HSA How to import sequences from xLights
	HSA How to create a playlist (determine the order of sequence play back)
	HSA How to create a schedule to determine when your sequences will play back
	HSA How to create a show and put it onto an SD card
	How to provide Feedback on your HSA experience
Third-Party & Customer Produced Videos
	Using HinksPix controllers in xLights (Stand alone playback + external / slave controllers)