Flex Pixel Controller System + Large HC-2500 Enclosure / 1 to 3 Expansion Boards / 300 to 700 Watts Power / UP to 16,320 Pixels / Ready2Run Assembled / AlphaPix Evolution or HinksPix Pro CPU

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AlphaPix Evolution Compared to HinksPix Pro CPU

Overview of the AlphaPix Flex System

Product Features

General Information
- Available with either the AlphaPix Evolution or HinksPix Pro CPUs
  - Click here for a complete comparison of the individual features of each CPU type
- The system is based on the Flex Expansion Board System which can drive up to three expansion boards
- Using the options above, you can customize your installation as to power and specific expansion boards for your specific project. Each controller is built to order.
  - All power wiring including input and output wire is completely assembled
- The lowest cost multi-expansion board based system on the market today
- Supports all major lighting applications
  - Light-o-Rama Advanced (S3/S4/S5)
  - xLights (all)
  - Resolume
  - Madrix
  - Any applications that supports Artnet / sCAN / e1.31 protocols
Expansion Board Information
- SPI Expansion Board
  - Maximum of 5,440 Pixels or 32 Universes / 16,384 DMX Channels
  - Blown fuse indicators (Red LED light will go out when fuse is blown)
  - Each SPI board has a dedicated temperature and voltage sensor visible from the screen or web interface on the CPU
  - Power Input
    - 60 Amps Normal / (30 Amps per bank / two individual bank inputs)
    - Wattage per bank
      - 12 Volts: 360 Watts
      - 5 Volts: 300 Watts
    - Wattage per SPI Board (total / both banks)
      - 12 Volts: 720 Watts
      - 5 Volts: 600 Watts
  - Power Output
    - 5 Amps Maximum (mini fused blade) per output
      - Wattage per output
        
        5 Volts: 25 Watts
        
        12 Volts: 60 Watts
- Long Range Differential Expansion Board (Expansion Board)
  - Maximum of 5,440 Pixels or 32 Universes / 16,384 DMX Channels (Up to Four Long Range Differential Receiver Boards per Expansion Board)
  - Per Port / CAT5 Cable- Up to 1,360 pixels
  - Supports only pixels that have three wires (data / positive / negative) - this includes support for all HolidayCoro 2811/1903 pixels (no clock wire is present)
  - 300 Feet / 91 meters or greater from expansion board output to receiver input using stand CAT5 network cable
  - Note: Receiver boards must only be used with data input from the Long Range Differential Expansion Board - they cannot be used with DMX 1.11/1990 or E1.31 directly
- Long Range Differential Receiver Board (up to 4 per Long Range Expansion Board)
  - For use with the Long Range Differential Expansion Board
  - Not sold on this page, see: Bare board and Assembled Ready2Run Receiver System
  - Per SPI Output - Up to 340 pixels / 2 DMX universes (exclusive of power, see chart below)
  - Each output features euro style plugs for easy assembly and removal
  - Blown fuse indicators (Red LED light will go out when fuse is blown)
  - CAT5 Data Input (requires Long Range Differential Expansion Board for operation, will not work with E1.31 or E1.11 signals)
  - Power indicator light
  - Power Output
    - 5 Amps Maximum (mini fused blade) per output
    - Wattage per output
      - 5 Volts: 25 Watts
      - 12 Volts: 60 Watts
      - Up to 10 AWG wire (we recommend a minimum of 18 AWG for power inputs - see our website)
      - Polarity reversal input protection
      - Voltage Range: 5 to 24v DC
    - Power Input
      - 20 Amps
      - Voltage Range: 5 to 24v DC
      - Heavy duty screw down connections that support spade terminals
      - Positive and negative clearly marked on board
Warranty
- 1 Year Warranty on CPU and Expansion Boards
  - Excludes:
    - CPU Board damage as a result of connection to an LOR network
    - Board damage due to improper mounting to a non-conductive surface
    - Environmental damage (water, snow, etc)
    - Physical damage
Support
- The majority of our setup and troubleshooting information and videos can be found on our setup pages
  - AlphaPix Evolution
  - HinksPix Pro
- Support options:
  - Normal Support - Email / Phone where required, no additional cost
  - Priority Support - Dedicate phone number / Remote Control to PC / Email where required, additional cost
- HolidayCoro offers support in the following areas with this controller:
  - General wiring and troubleshooting
  - Testing of pixels (some non-HolidayCoro pixels may have limited support)
  - General setup of the networking needed to support the connection of the controller a Windows PC
  - Basic configuration of sequencing applications
  - Basic configuration of output to the RS485 output ports
  - Complex networking environments
- HolidayCoro does not support the following:
  - Sending data over wireless networks
  - Configuration of some applications (due to the huge number of applications, we may refer you to your application vendor for instructions on setting up their application)
  - Configuration or troubleshooting of individual sequences - please contact your vendor for application specific questions
Physical
- Operating Temperatures - Negative 4f (-20c) to 158f (+70)
County of Origin / Assembly
- China (from globally sourced components)
Country of Design
- AlphaPix: USA / China
- HinksPix: USA
- Flex Expansion: USA / China

16 Output Flex SPI Limits with Common HolidayCoro Pixels
	Without Power Injection 100% Duty Cycle @ 100% Full White Output / May require one power supply per bank 60 Amp input		With Power Injection @ 100% Full White Output / Requires external power supplies) NOTE: HolidayCoro does not provide or endorse power injection. Customers should be fully aware of power injection wiring requirements.
	Maximum Per SPI Output	Maximum Per SPI Expansion Board	Maximum Per SPI Output	Maximum Per SPI Expansion Board
30LED/10IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters (with pre-attached waterproof connections)	1	16	6	108
30LED/30IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	1	16	2	36
48LED/16IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	0	0	4	69
60LED/20IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	0	0	3	55
60LED/60IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	0	0	1	18
8mm/12mm Pixel Node ( bullet or flat/square) - 5v	83 Nodes	1,328 Nodes	340 Nodes	5,440 Nodes
8mm/12mm Pixel Node ( bullet or flat/square) - 12v	111 Nodes	1,776 Nodes	340 Nodes	5,440 Nodes
Rectangle or Square Pixel Modules - 12v	78 Modules	1,248 Modules	340 Modules	5,440 Modules
Brilliant Bulb (single bulb)	125 Bulbs	2,000 Bulbs	340 Bulbs	5,440 Bulbs

4 Output SPI Output Limits for Flex Long Range Receiver with Common HolidayCoro Pixels
	Without Power Injection 100% Duty Cycle @ 100% Full White Output 20 Amp input		With Power Injection @ 100% Full White Output / Requires external power supplies NOTE: HolidayCoro does not provide or endorse power injection. Customers should be fully aware of power injection wiring requirements.
	Maximum Per SPI Output	Maximum Per Receiver Board	Maximum Per SPI Output	Maximum Per SPI Expansion Board
30LED/10IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters (with pre-attached waterproof connections)	1	4	6	24
30LED/30IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	1	4	2	8
48LED/16IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	0	0	4	17
60LED/20IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	0	0	3	4
60LED/60IC Pixel Strip - 5 Meters	0	0	1	4
8mm/12mm Pixel Node ( bullet or flat/square) - 5v	83 Nodes	332 Nodes	340 Nodes	1,360 Nodes
8mm/12mm Pixel Node ( bullet or flat/square) - 12v	111 Nodes	444 Nodes	340 Nodes	1,360 Nodes
Rectangle or Square Pixel Modules - 12v	78 Modules	312 Modules	340 Modules	1,360 Modules
Brilliant Bulb (single bulb)	125 Bulbs	500 Bulbs	340 Bulbs	1,360 Bulbs

NOTES: The above maximum recommendations can vary based on a variety of factors including - voltage, wire gauge, distance between pixels, temperature, color of light output, controller duty cycle, customer expectations of color rendering and other factors.

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Good complete controller	December 3, 2024
Reviewer: Karl Vondrak from SUSSEX, WI United States

IT was nice that the controller was complete and all set to go. It would be nice if there were printed instructions for setting it up. Trying to watch outdated videos were a little hard, because I didn't have the same menus, and then when I tried entering the IP address like some videos instructed, I still couldn't connect. After reaching out to HolidayCoro, they explained better what to do and I was able to connect using the IP address that was preprogrammed on the controller. Not too fond of the mounting for it though. Need to punch through some slots on the back (According to a video I watched) which could allow water to get in. The video explained this isn't a watertight enclosure to begin with. Not sure why there is another big wire clamp on the bottom. I thought someone said you could use that on a pole.

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Great product	November 17, 2024
Reviewer: Colt from Dallas, TX United States

IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m a newbie and itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s is an easy system to set up

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	October 6, 2024
Reviewer: Brad Burnard from Wyoming, ON Canada

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Controller	January 25, 2024
Reviewer: Keith Kempke from Lebanon, OH United States

Well built electronic system to withstand the elements and control my tree. Very impressed with its layout and design.

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Why didn't I do this years ago?	December 11, 2023
Reviewer: Richard Payne from UT United States

I really should have bought into this system when it first came out. I looked at controllers from other vendors, but product availability seems to be an issue if you're not buying at just the right time. I've never had a problem getting pixels or controllers from HolidayCoro, no matter what month it is. That peace of mind is worth a lot to me.

So far, this Flex Pixel Controller System has been a breeze to work with and configure. I use xLights to run my show, and it took about 10 minutes to remove the old controller and add/configure this one. I'm expanding my show by ~3000 pixels for the 2024 season, and I'm stoked to see how far I can build out this system. I bought this with the HinksPix v3 controller, two 16-port SPI controllers, one 4-port Long Range Differential Expansion Board, and two 350-watt power supplies. Consider me 110% satisfied with the Flex Pixel Controller/HinksPix v3 setup!

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