HinksPix PRO AC controller, from holidaycoro.

[CowboyJeeper]

I just bought one of these because I was told that it supports 8 amps per channel and allows you to dim the channels.

First the test interface inside the controller doesn't work at all, whats up with that? I have every port checked ON and nothing is on..

Second I figured out how to break into the test sequences using the buttons on the board, videos show this is supposed to have a dimming test... not on my board!

Third I've sent E1.31 data to the board requesting diff dimming levels, it appears to just go on/off! Why???

I chatted with holidaycoro before purchase and was told this supported dimming! Am I doing something wrong here? I'm using the same devices I used to control and dim with an older renard system. Simply looking at adding a second and liked the wifi/ethernet this has so went here instead!

Anybody know does this board really support dimming?!? Why in the crap does the "Testing AC Ports 1-16" screen do absolutely nothing?!? By this screen it appears I should be able to dim because it gives a 1-100% set button... that doesn't do anything LOL, but its there!

I was fully ready to have to play with dimming curves and re-tweak to get things to look right... but its either 100% on or 100% off... nothing inbetween right now.

This is a brand new board for me, first time I've attempted to use it. Right now all I can get it to do is turn channels on and off... no dimming!

[MikeKrebs]

It is a new board this year. It likely will have limited users. Joe makes good stuff. If he says it has dimming, it certainly will dim.

Do your load lights support dimming?

[CowboyJeeper]

Same lights that I used to dim with my older renard. Just bought it this year, direct from holidaycoro it took me a little while to hook it up, but its not a month old yet (almost).

Also tried to dim a light bulb in a lamp... I dim this bulb all the time via alexa commands. The light is either 100% on or off...

[TSL]

Contact Joe. I’ve dealt with him in the past. He’s a straight up guy. If there’s an issue he’ll work through it with you.


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[JHinkle]

I just happened across this thread and found out I had my head up my a....

I was doing some testing and had disabled dimming - got distracted and never turned it back on.

I'm sorry for any inconvenience my blunder has caused you.

I just released new software which brings back dimming. Just make sure your controller is connected to the Internet and it will update itself.

Just to let you know -- if you call HolidayCoro's support phone number - you have direct access to me. Had you called, I could have addressed this earlier -- again -- sorry for my blunder.

Joe

[JHinkle]

I just bought one of these because I was told that it supports 8 amps per channel and allows you to dim the channels.

First the test interface inside the controller doesn't work at all, whats up with that? I have every port checked ON and nothing is on..

Second I figured out how to break into the test sequences using the buttons on the board, videos show this is supposed to have a dimming test... not on my board!

Third I've sent E1.31 data to the board requesting diff dimming levels, it appears to just go on/off! Why???

I chatted with holidaycoro before purchase and was told this supported dimming! Am I doing something wrong here? I'm using the same devices I used to control and dim with an older renard system. Simply looking at adding a second and liked the wifi/ethernet this has so went here instead!

Anybody know does this board really support dimming?!? Why in the crap does the "Testing AC Ports 1-16" screen do absolutely nothing?!? By this screen it appears I should be able to dim because it gives a 1-100% set button... that doesn't do anything LOL, but its there!

I was fully ready to have to play with dimming curves and re-tweak to get things to look right... but its either 100% on or 100% off... nothing inbetween right now.

This is a brand new board for me, first time I've attempted to use it. Right now all I can get it to do is turn channels on and off... no dimming!

Your comment on 8 amps per channel --- THAT needs clarification.

I use 8 amp triacs for each output. I would not drive them at 8 amps - I specified 6 amps. The AC board has a 15 amp fuse to protect 8 ports - so if you try to drive several of them at maximum capability, you will blow the fuses.

I just wanted to clarify because it sounded like you wanted to drive 16 ports at 8 amps each -- that's 48 amps -- or a nice toaster oven

I hope you enjoy board.

You can also drive the board in StandAlone mode (off an SD card - no computer required) -- you can check out the capability on joehinkle.com

Joe

[CowboyJeeper]

I just happened across this thread and found out I had my head up my a....

I was doing some testing and had disabled dimming - got distracted and never turned it back on.

I'm sorry for any inconvenience my blunder has caused you.

I just released new software which brings back dimming. Just make sure your controller is connected to the Internet and it will update itself.

Just to let you know -- if you call HolidayCoro's support phone number - you have direct access to me. Had you called, I could have addressed this earlier -- again -- sorry for my blunder.

Joe

Thanks, the new FW fixed me right up! Kinda wish I had a dimming test using nothing but the hardware buttons... that still seems to be missing. But everything else works, and the button thing probably WAD ;-)

[JHinkle]

The testing at the board itself (Right Click on reset) is only hard on-off testing prior to shipping. Users can use it to verify lights but the Web Page test is really the test process.

Never had dimming at the buttons.

Joe

[CowboyJeeper]

So you might want to tell holidaycoro to update the site...

http://www.holidaycoro.com/16-Output...ix-p/942-6.htm

That link shows 8 amp max. 6 amps is plenty for me, especially considering as you said its only a 15 amp input.

[dmoore]

So you might want to tell holidaycoro to update the site...

http://www.holidaycoro.com/16-Output...ix-p/942-6.htm

That link shows 8 amp max. 6 amps is plenty for me, especially considering as you said its only a 15 amp input.

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