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Controllers

2022-06-04T19:19:16Z

Dmoore: /* USB to DMX512 Output */

=Intro=
There are many different types of controllers used for RGB lighting effects. The most common fall into two different categories:
*Pixel Controllers
*Dumb RGB Controllers. 

The different controllers also can be broken into categories based on the type of data communications protocols used to speak to them from the sequencing computer. The main categories of communications protocols are:
* [[Renard]] (using either RS232-serial or RS485)
* [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol|E1.31]] (DMX over Ethernet)
* [[DMX]] A traditional stage lighting protocol
* Programs stored on SD memory cards
* Lightorama LOR compatable gear

When choosing a Pixel controller it is important that you confirm that your selection is compatible with you system design. Critical properties to consider include are:
* Communications Protocol (E1.31, Renard, DMX, LOR, Etc.)
* [[Choosing_a_Pixel_Voltage:_5V_vs_12V|Pixel Voltage]] (5VDC vs 12VDC)
* [[Different_Styles_of_Pixels|Pixel Type]] (WS2801, WS2811, GECE, LOR, Etc.)
* Number of Pixels to be Controlled
* Number of Connectors and Number of Strings that can be Physically Connected
* Advanced Features
** Grouping (ability to treat multiple Pixels as one)
** RGB Ordering (ability to correct the physical RGB order to match the software sequence order)
** ZigZag (Ability to treat physical strings as multiple logical strings)
** Reverse order (ability to reorder the channels on a string so the most distant one is the first channel)
** Etc.

Generally you also need to add an [[Enclosures|Enclosure]] to the Pixel Controller to protect it from the weather. You will also need a [[Power Supplies|Power Supply]] to power the Pixel Controller and Pixels. There are several ways to connect the [[Power_Injection|Power wiring]] and there are also several types of [[Pixel Connectors]] that can be used to simplify the wiring.

=Disclaimers=
The standard disclaimers pertaining to the information contained on this wiki page are listed [[Disclaimers | here.]] 
'''THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND IS NOT COMPLETE!!''' 

These are selected Pixel Controllers and other devices from the various vendors with a mix of properties. Visit their sites for the latest information and to see their entire product catalog.

'''PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DETAILS WITH VENDOR BEFORE ORDERING!! ALL OF THIS DATA IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY BE WRONG!!!'''

Pricing is in US $. Pricing is as of 1-29-13.

'''PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAXES OR IMPORT DUTIES!'''

Shipping from overseas can be expensive, check with your vendor.

=PIXEL CONTROLLERS=

=='''ESPixel Stick & ESPixel Pops '''==
'''[[ESPixel Stick & ESPixel Pops]]'''

The ESPixel Stick was developed by DIYC member Bill Porter aka... madsci1016.
It took advantage of the amazing ESP-01 microcontroller which combines a full micro controller with a built in wifi interface all on a small form factor board with an incredibly low price. (~$2).
The ESP-01 when combined with a circuit board with a small number of components creates a full function wireless pixel controller for about $10 that can control 4 universes or nearly 700 pixels.
There are several variations of these controllers which are generally referred to as '''''Pixel Sticks'''''.

=='''Renard Protocol (RS232 or RS485)to SPI (Pixel Communication)'''==
'''[[Renard_PX1_Pixel_Controller|Renard PX1 Pixel Controller]]'''

The Renard PX1 was designed by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?9-P-Short Phil Short] as an inexpensive Pixel controller designed to work with standard Renard systems. It can be daisy chained with other Renard controllers. The PX1 provides a low cost solution that allows a user to add pixels to an existing display setup using just a simple Renard setup.

=='''E1.31 (Ethernet) to SPI (Pixel Communications)'''==
These interfaces accept an [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol|E1.31 (Ethernet)]] input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.

===[http://www.HolidayCoro.com HolidayCoro] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?3828-dmoore David Moore (dmoore)])

[http://www.holidaycoro.com/firmware Firmware Update Page]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
Default IP Address is 192.168.0.50 (configurable via LCD interface or webpage) or can be configured for DHCP.
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || String Outputs || Image || Link || Setup Videos || Note
|-
| HinksPix Pro || 24,480 || 144 UniCast/Multicast (E1.31 & Artnet & DDP)||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 48 Outputs Custom Configurations || 680 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:929.jpg|150px|link=https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm]] || [https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-System-Ready2Run-Assembled-Controller-p/952-1.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/XuPJCqw-wbI Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/HinksPix Setup Videos]|| Includes one dedicated RS-485/DMX output (does not use a pixel output), Stand alone playback of xLights Sequences (SD CARD), Extensive long range SMART functionality, LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure.

|-
| AlphaPix Evolution || 16,320 || 128 UniCast (E1.31 & Artnet)||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 48 Outputs Custom Configurations || 340 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:951-12.jpg|150px|link=https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm]] || [https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-System-Ready2Run-Assembled-Controller-p/952-1.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/XuPJCqw-wbI Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/AlphaPix Setup Videos]|| Includes two dedicated RS-485/DMX outputs (does not use a pixel output), LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, Long range REGULAR functionality, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure.
|-
| AlphaPix 4 V3 || 2,720 || 16 UniCast (E1.31 & Artnet)||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 4 Fused Outputs Screw Terminals || 4 Outputs 680 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:722.jpg|150px|link=http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/722-V3.htm]] || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Product-p/722-V3.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/831.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/16o780guQbQ Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/kb_results.asp?ID=118 Setup Videos]|| Includes one dedicated RS-485/DMX output (does not use a pixel output), 28A per Controller/7.5A per Output, LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure.
|-
| AlphaPix 16 V3 || 5,440 || 32 UniCast (E1.31 & Artnet) ||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 16 Fused Outputs Screw Terminals || 16 Outputs 340 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:AlphaPix16.jpg|150px|link=http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/721-V3.htm]] || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Product-p/721-V3.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/832.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/kPAvSBBGmV4 Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/kb_results.asp?ID=118 Setup Videos]|| Includes three dedicated RS-485/DMX outputs (does not use a pixel output), 30A per Bank, 2 Banks per Controller (60A Total)/5A per Output (80A at 20% Duty Cycle), LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure. Resistor bank for outputs to reduce likely hood of shorting upon incorrect connections.
|}

===[http://www.sandevices.com SanDevices]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?4668-jstjohnz jstjohnz])

[http://sandevices.com/documents/E68x_Controller_Pixel_Config.pdf E68x Configuration Guide]

[http://www.sandevices.com/downloads.html Firmware Updates]

[[E68X-to-DMX#Converter_Configuration]]

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.206

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Max Channels || DMX Universes per Output || Image || Link || Price || Manual || Note
|-
| E6804-4 || 2040 || 7Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 4 Fused (1x4 Electrical, 4x1 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://sandevices.com/E6804Info.html link] || Assembled/Tested: $99, Full Kit: Price $69 [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?26225-E6804-4-port-pixel-controller Presale]|| [http://sandevices.com/documents/SanDevices_E6804_Pixel_Controller_Operating_Manual.pdf Owner's] [http://sandevices.com/documents/SanDevices_E6804_Assembly_Manual.pdf Assembly] || Size is 2.5" x 4", mounting holes on 2"x3" centers, compatible with CG series enclosures. [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?25504-New-Pixel-Controller&p=258848#post258848 Announcement ]
|-
| PS-1 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://sandevices.com/PixelSystem1.html link] || Turnkey System: $399 || [http://sandevices.com/documents/PS1_Users_Guide.pdf Owner's ] || Assembled E682 with power supply in an Enclosure
|-
| E682-12 || 2040 || 6Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || Assembled/Tested: $180, Full Kit: Price $109 || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Operating_Manual.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] ||To be released shortly
|-
| E682-6 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || Assembled/Tested: $180, Full Kit: Price $109 || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Operating_Manual.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Original E682, Before Firmware Upgrade
|-
| E681-12 || 2040 || 6Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || No Longer Available || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Firmware To be released shortly, requires [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E681-6 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || No Longer Available || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Original E681, with Firmware Upgrade and [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E681-4 || 680 || 4Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 2040 || Up to 4 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || No Longer Available || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Original E681, without Firmware Upgrade and without [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E680-12 || 2040 || 6Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E680Info.html link] || Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function || [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_assemman.pdf Assembly ] ||To be released shortly, requires [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E680-6 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E680Info.html link] || Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function || [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_assemman.pdf Assembly ] || Original E680, with Firmware Upgrade and [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E680-4 || 680 || 4Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 2040 || Up to 4 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E680Info.html link] || Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function || [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_assemman.pdf Assembly ] || Original E680, without Firmware Upgrade and without [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|}

===[http://www.PixelController.com PixelController.com (Falcon Christmas)] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC supporting member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?7764-dpitts David Pitts (dpitts)])

[http://www.PixelController.com/store Store]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
Default IP Address is 192.168.1.50. Can be configured via OLED interface or webpage. Supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || String Outputs || Image || Link || Price || Note
|-
| F16V2 || 10,880 || 64 Multicast/Unicast (E1.31) ||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812 GECE TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 16/32 Fused Outputs Screw Terminals || 16/32 Outputs 680 Pixels Per Output (340 when in 32 port mode) || [[Image:F16v2.jpg|150px|link=https://pixelcontroller.com/store/products/48-f16v3.html]] || [https://pixelcontroller.com/store/products/48-f16v3.html] ||Assembled $250.00 || 5-32V DC, Every port can be a different type. Expandable to 32 ports, soon to be 48 ports. Virtual string support. 40Hz refresh rate on outputs even when pixel count is 680 pixels. Includes four dedicated RS-485/DMX outputs, 30A per Bank, 2 Banks per Controller (60A Total)/5A per Output, OLED Display for Configuration and Testing, Webpage Interface, Mounting plate for CG1500 enclosure available. Voltage and temperature sensors. OLED E131 diagnostic tools. 4 - Renard (Speed and stop bits configurable), DMX and Pixelnet Outputs.
|}

===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zJtKlOtI4Y Setup Video]

[http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,2232.0.html Unofficial Users Manual]

Default IP Address: 10.10.10.10

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Max Channels || DMX Universes per Output || Image || Link || Price || Manual || Note
|-
| ECG-P12R || 2040 || 12Unicast || LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 || 12 Fused (2x6 Electrical, 3x4 Logical) || 6120 || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com/products/lighting/ECG-P12.html link] || Assembled Board: $Check Website || [http://www.j1sys.com/assets/PIXAD8-Guide-v0.1.pdf Owner's ] [http://www.j1sys.com/ Notes ] ||
|-
| ECG-PIXAD8 || 1360 || 8Unicast || LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001|| 8 Fused (2x4 Electrical, 2x4 Logical) || 4080 || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com/products/lighting/ECG-PIXAD8.html link] || Assembled Board: $Check Website || [http://www.j1sys.com/ Owner's ] ||
|-
| ECG-P2 || 1360 || 8Unicast || LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001|| 2 Unfused (2x1 Electrical, 2x1 Logical) || 4080 || 4 || || [http://www.j1sys.com/products/lighting/ECG-P2.html link] || Assembled Board: $Check Website, Assembled Board w/case: $Check Website || [http://www.j1sys.com/ Owner's ] ||
|}

=='''DMX512 / ESTA 1.11 (RS485) to SPI'''==
These interfaces accept a DMX input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.

===[https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Open Lighting Architecture] ===

(Global, developed by the [https://www.openlighting.org Open Lighting Project] team )

OLA can be combined with a USB DMX interface that supports receiving DMX and the used to drive SPI pixels. See [https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Supported Devices] for a list of available interfaces. The maximum pixel count is determined by the hardware and the pixel clock speed.

===[http://www.HolidayCoro.com HolidayCoro] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?3828-dmoore David Moore (dmoore)])

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Channels || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Image || Link || Price || Note
|-
| EasyPix V2 || 170 || 512 ||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803|| 1 Fused Output Screw Terminals || [[Image:HolidayCoro-614.jpg|150px|link=http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/614.htm]] || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Product-p/614.htm Product Link] ||$39.99 || Null pixels, Reverse order,Push button setting with back-lit LCD screen, built-in sequences, replaceable output chip
|}

===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Max Channels || DMX Universes per Output || Image || Link || Price || Manual || Note
|-
| DCG-P2 || 170/680* || 1DMX/*4HyperDMX|| LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 || 2 Unfused (1x2 Electrical, 1x2 Logical) || 512DMX/*2048HyperDMX || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com link] || Assembled Board: $53 || ||2 Pixel Outputs share 1 DMX or 4 HyperDmx input channels
|-
| uDCG-P2 || 170/680* || 1DMX/*4HyperDMX|| LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 || 2 Unfused (1x2 Electrical, 1x2 Logical) || 512DMX/*2048HyperDMX || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com link] || Assembled Board: $42, Assembled Board w/Case: $48 || ||2 Pixel Outputs share 1 DMX or 4 HyperDmx input channels
|}

===[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799 Ray Wu] ===
(China Based)

*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Mini-protocol-Decoder-DMX-to-WS2801-512-dmx-address-decoded/701799_440556828.html Mini protocol Decoder;DMX to WS2801,512 dmx address decoded] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DD-100-series-mini-DMX-protocol-decoder-support-WS2801-protocol-control-signal/701799_340705630.html DD-100 series mini DMX protocol decoder;support WS2801 protocol control signal] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-1809-WS2811-DMX-Decoder-support-WS2811-TM1804-TM1809-TM1812-driving-IC-DC5V-24V-input/701799_583679340.html LT-DMX-1809(WS2811) DMX Decoder;support WS2811,TM1804,TM1809,TM1812 driving IC;DC5V-24V input] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/a/ad/LT-1809_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-2801-DMX-SPI-Decoder-support-WS2801-WS2803-drving-IC/701799_509914025.html LT-DMX-2801 DMX-SPI Decoder;support WS2801,WS2803 drving IC] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/6/67/LT-2801_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-3001-DMX-SPI-Decoder-support-TLS3001-TLS3002-driving-IC/701799_509913931.html LT-DMX-3001 DMX-SPI Decoder;support TLS3001, TLS3002 driving IC] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f0/LT-3001_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-6803-DMX-Decoder-DC5-24V-input-LPD6803-specific-protocol-output-signal-Max256-steps/701799_314083682.html LT-6803 DMX Decoder;DC5-24V input;LPD6803 specific protocol output signal;Max256 steps] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/3/3d/LT-6803_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-9813-DMX-SPI-Decoder-support-P9813-drving-IC/701799_509914126.html LT-DMX-9813 DMX-SPI Decoder;support P9813 drving IC] [[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/3/3d/LT-6803_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DD-1000-series-DMX-protocol-decoder-support-WS2801-IC-can-decodering-512-address/701799_340702410.html DD-1000 series DMX protocol decoder;support WS2801 IC;can decodering 512 address] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DD-1000-series-DMX-protocol-decoder-support-LPD6803IC-signal-can-decodering-512-address/701799_340702107.html DD-1000 series DMX protocol decoder;support LPD6803IC signal;can decodering 512 address] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]

===[http://diybllc.com/ DIYB] ===
(USA based) Run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?8235-charleskerr charleskerr]
*[http://diybllc.com/LED-Pixel-String-Controller-5-volt-DIYB-LCPC-01.htm DMX to SPI Pixel Controller] (website no longer online)

===[http://www.electron-design.ru/ Electron Design] ===
(Israel based)
*[http://www.ebay.com/itm/321131195346 Combination Dumb RGB and DMX to SPI Pixel Decoder / Controller]

===[https://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au/ AVD]===
(Australia Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?4449-David_AVD David_AVD])
* [https://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au/viewprod.php?catid=&productid=APC718 Audio Visual Devices APC718] Single SPI (2801 / 6803) output
[http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/APC718 ACL Wiki ]

[http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,1243.0.html ACL Thread]

===[http://auschristmaslighting.com/ ACL]===
* [http://forums.auschristmaslighting.com/index.php/board,34.0.html TP3244 Pixel Driver] 4 SPI (2801 / 6803) outputs

The Tiger Protocol Bridge (TigerPB) TP3212 is a small controller for use with RGB LED lights and LED strips that utilise driver chips like the 6803/2801/3005. These are the currently targeted protocols and it is possible that other 2-wire and single wire protocols could be supported with firmware upgrades. This will provide future proofing of your controller.

The initial release will accept a standard DMX512A data stream and provide control for 170 RGB Pixels (510ch). There will be dual buffered outputs that will allow you to split the 170 pixels into say 100/70 and run them in different directions and yet control them as a single 170 pixel string.
Each dual buffered output will also allow for the parallel connection of the same number of pixels allowing for two strings to be used with the same patterns. If these are run in opposite directions they would provide for mirrored effects.
Each of the Dual outputs will be able to drive different protocols if required.

If ran with ECG product line from http://www.j1sys.com you can use hyper-DMX and this controller can be expanded to running 4 Universe's off each controller.

More info to Follow and at this point '''this controller is no longer sold'''. It has been talked about coming back out. As the information comes in it will be updated. If you can get one used, they are still very nice units and work well.

More info at http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/board,34.0.html

===Onumen===
* [http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Controllers#Onumen Onumen Controllers] (note that the start address of the DPP controllers cannot be fixed)

===[http://shop.martinxmas.com/ RPM]===
(USA Based run by DIYC member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1269-RPM RPM])
* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?15286-DMX-to-WS2801-Pixel-Bridge RPM Pixel Bridge]

===[http://stellascapes.com Stellascapes] ===
(New Zealand Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?491-mrpackethead mrpackethead])
*T3: DMX512 - SPI Bridge
The T3 controller provides a bridge between DMX512 and 4 strings of RGB pixels.

More details at http://www.stellascapes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=62

=='''SD Memory Card to SPI''' ==
===[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799 Ray Wu] ===
(China Based)

*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SD-LED-pixel-light-controller-support2-3-4wire/701799_404060519.html SD LED pixel light controller;support2,3,4wire]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/led-controller-for-WS2801-IC-dream-color-led-flexible-strip/701799_331817904.html led controller for WS2801 IC dream color led flexible strip]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SD-card-DMX-compatible-intelligence-controller-for-pixel-RGB-module-support-CYT3005-IC-512-output-gray/701799_320682984.html SD card-DMX compatible-intelligence controller for pixel RGB module,support CYT3005 IC.512 output gray scale;Max2048 pixels]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-100K-B-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-AC85-265V-input/701799_533617766.html T-100K-B SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-200K-led-pixel-controller-can-be-controlled-via-PC-suppor-many-kinds-of-IC/701799_497637885.html T-200K online led pixel controller,can be controlled via PC;suppor many kinds of IC;8ports*512pixels=4096pixels]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-300K-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-AC85-265V-input-can-control-more-than-6000pixels-via/701799_570149882.html T-300K;SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input;can control more than 6000pixels via PC,8 ports output]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000A-LED-sd-card-pixel-controller-DC5-24V-input/701799_683082725.html T-1000A,LED sd card pixel controller,DC5-24V input]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000B-led-pixel-controller-support-WS2801-LPD6803-WS2811-TM1804-TM1809-LPD8806-Etc-max-2048pixels-controlled/701799_715270878.html T-1000B,led pixel controller,support WS2801,LPD6803,WS2811,TM1804,TM1809,LPD8806.Etc;max 2048pixels controlled]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000S-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-2012-new-version/701799_533601713.html T-1000S SD card led pixel controller,2012 new version]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000Stand-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-2012-new-version-AC110V-220V-input/701799_533604220.html T-1000Stand SD card led pixel controller,2012 new version;AC110V/220V input]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-4000-LED-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-can-max-control-4096-pixels/701799_533608089.html T-4000 LED SD card led pixel controller;can max control 4096 pixels]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-8000C-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-AC85-265V-input/701799_533612960.html T-8000C SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input]

=='''Light-O-Rama (LOR) to SPI''' ==

===[http://www.http://www.lightorama.com Light-O-Rama (LOR)]===
(USA Based)
*[http://store.lightorama.com/cc100pisetwi.html Cosmic Color Pixels]
*[http://store.lightorama.com/cc100busetwi.html Cosmic Color Bulbs]
*[http://store.lightorama.com/cocori.html Cosmic Color Strip]

=PIXEL Extenders=
===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

*ECG-PPX
ECG-PPX is a combination of small adapter boards that can be used in conjunction with our pixel oriented products (PIXAD8, P12R, etc.) to extend the pixel signals over much longer distances. They should also work with most other brands of pixel drivers. The ECG-PPX system also will distribute a modest power envelope over the same cable for optionally powering the pixels without the need for local power supplies at the pixel strings.
More details at http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-ppx/
*ECG-PPD-A – Powered Pixel Driver - 7VDC – 12VDC input range
*ECG-PPD-B – Powered Pixel Driver - 7VDC – 40VDC input range
*ECG-PPD-C – 4 Channel Powered Pixel Driver - 7VDC – 40VDC input range on Channel 1
*ECG-PPR-A – Multi-Mode Powered Pixel Receiver
*ECG-PPI-A – Powered Pixel Injector - 7VDC-40VDC Input, 5VDC 1.5A output

=E1.31 Bridges and DMX Dongles=
=='''E1.31 (Ethernet) to DMX or Renard Output'''==

===[https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Open Lighting Architecture] ===

(Global, developed by the [https://www.openlighting.org Open Lighting Project] team )

OLA can be combined with a USB DMX interface to act as an E1.31 to DMX gateway. See [https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Supported Devices] for a list of available USB interfaces.

===[http://www.diyledexpress.com DIYLEDEXPRESS]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?2860-tjetzer tjetzer])

*[http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=157 6 Port E1.31 Bridge]

===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

*ECG-D8 (Under development)
*[http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-dr4/ ECG-DR4]
*[http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-d4/ ECG-D4]
*[http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-d2/ ECG-D2]

===[http://shop.martinxmas.com/ RPM]===
(USA Based run by DIYC member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1269-RPM RPM])

*[http://shop.martinxmas.com/product.php?id_product=43 E1.31 to DMX Bridge]

[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?15873-E1-31-(sACN)-to-DMX-Bridge Discussion Thread]

=='''USB to DMX512 Output'''==
USB DMX dongles are commonly used in conjunction with PC software to output a single universe (512 channels) of DMX.

* [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Enttec-Pro-Compatible-DMX-Dongle-p/53.htm HolidayCoro ActiDongle - Active DMX Dongle (Enttec Pro Compatible)]
* [http://www.enttec.com/index.php?main_menu=Products&pn=70303&show=description Enttec Open DMX USB]
* [http://www.enttec.com/index.php?main_menu=Products&prod=70304&show=description Enttec DMX USB Pro]
*[http://diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=Equipment#DMX_Devices RJ's LYNX DMX DONGLE]

FTDI drivers for dongles:
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI VCP Drivers]
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Install Guides for FTDI Drivers]
* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?17739-FTDI-USB-gt-Serial Updating a FTDI dongle's EEPROM]
* [[USB2DMX|USB2DMX (which also goes by the name Yet Another DMX Adapter, or YADA)]]

=Dumb RGB DC Controllers Feature Comparisons=
{| class="wikitable"
|+ DC Controller Comparison Table
! Manufacturer
! Model
! Pre-built
! DC Voltage
! Channels
! Channel Current
! Total Current
! Protocol(s)
! Total Price
! Per Ch Price
|-
| [http://www.HolidayCoro.com/ HolidayCoro]
| [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/27.htm #27 / Water Resistant / Boxed / Pigtails / 9 Test Sequences]
| Yes
| 6V - 24V
| 3
| 2A
| 6A per 3 Ch
| DMX
| $9.49
| $3.16
|-
| [http://www.lightorama.com/ Light-O-Rama]
| [http://store.lightorama.com/cmdedcca.html CMB16D]
| Yes
| 5V - 60V
| 16
| 4A
| 20A per 8 Ch
| LOR, DMX
| $119.95
| $7.49
|-
| [http://www.lightorama.com/ Light-O-Rama]
| [http://store.lightorama.com/cmdedcca2.html CMB16D-QC]
| Yes
| 5V - 60V
| 16
| 4A
| 20A per 8 Ch
| LOR, DMX
| $99.95
| $6.24
|-
| [http://www.tigerdmx.com TigerDMX]
| [[TigerDMX48]]
| Yes
| 9V - 55V
| 48
| 2.5A
| 30A per 24 Ch
| DMX
| $145.00
| $3.02
|-
| [http://www.tigerdmx.com TigerDMX]
| [http://www.tigerdmx.com/tigerdmx120lc.php TigerDMX120LC]
| Yes
| 12V - 36V
| 120
| 100mA
|
| DMX
| $125.00
| $1.04
|-
| [http://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au AVD]
| [[DC48]]
| Yes
| 12V - 36V
| 48
| 2A
| 20A per 24 Ch
| DMX
| $199.00
| $4.15
|-
| [http://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au AVD]
| [[DC24]]
| Yes
| 12V - 36V
| 24
| 2A
| 15A per 12 Ch
| DMX
| $129.00
| $5.38
|-
| [http://www.cngdjs.com Audiolight Intl]
| HD-714 [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/37.htm US] [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-378113147/Easy-DMX-LED-controller-dmx-decoder-driver.html China]
| Yes
| 12V - 24V
| 3
| 2A
| 6A
| DMX
| $8.95
| $2.98
|-
| [http://www.cngdjs.com Audiolight Intl]
| HD-712 [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/24.htm US] [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-378111925/Easy-DMX-LED-controller-dmx-decoder-driver.html China]
| Yes
| 12V - 24V
| 27
| 1A
| 15A
| DMX
| $44.21
| $1.64
|-
| [http://www.leynew.com Leynew]
| LN-DMXMODEL-3CH-LV12 [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/26.htm US] [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-307297826/DMX-512-Module-decoder.html China]
| Yes
| 12V
| 3
| 2A
| 6A
| DMX
| $7.49
| $2.49
|-
| [http://http://www.euchips.com/en/ EUChips]
| [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-410843238/DMX512-Decoder-DC12-24V-input-max-3A-each-channel-output.html PX24506]
| Yes
| 12V - 24V
| 3
| 3A
| 9A
| DMX
| $22.32
| $7.44
|-
| [http://www.xmasinmelb.com/zencart/ wjohn]
| [[DMX3]]
| No
| 9-35vdc
| 3
| 2A per Chn
| up to 6A
| DMX
| $9.00
| $3.00
|-
| [http://www.xmasinmelb.com/zencart/ wjohn]
| [[DMX16DCSSR]]
| No
| 12-24vdc
| 16
| 2A per Chn
| up to 10A
| DMX
| $48.00
| $3.00
|-
| [http://www.xmasinmelb.com/zencart/ wjohn]
| [[REN64]]
| No
| 9-35vdc
| 64
| 2A per Chn
| up to 7A per SSR
| RS232/485, DMX
| $67.50
| $1.05
|-
| [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Main_Page Renard]
| [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ren48LSDv3c Ren48LSD]
| No
| 5,9-24vdc
| 48
| 400mA
| 9.6A x 2
| RS232/485, DMX
| $44.66
| $0.93
|-
| [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=35_57 DIYLEDExpress]
| [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ren24DC Ren24DC]
| Built or Kit
| 5,7-24vdc
| 24
| 4A
| 30A x 2
| RS232/485, DMX
| $72.10
| $3
|}

[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DM-103-3-channel-RGB-dmx-constant-voltage-decoder-DC12-24V-input-max-2A-3channel-output/701799_868042910.html DM103 Ray Wu DMX to 3 Channel]

=Related Links=
[[Different Styles of Pixels]] 
[[Pixel Wiring Colors]] 
[[Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels??]] 
[[Things You Will Need To Get Started With Pixels]] 
[[Power Supplies]] 
[[Pixel Connectors]] 
[[Choosing a Pixel Voltage: 5V vs 12V]] 
[[Power Injection]] 
[[Waterproofing Pixels]] 
[[Null Pixels]] 
[[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol|E1.31 Network Setup and Configuration]]

[[Category:RGB]]
[[Category:Pixel]]

Controllers

2022-06-04T19:17:47Z

Dmoore: /* HolidayCoro */

=Intro=
There are many different types of controllers used for RGB lighting effects. The most common fall into two different categories:
*Pixel Controllers
*Dumb RGB Controllers. 

The different controllers also can be broken into categories based on the type of data communications protocols used to speak to them from the sequencing computer. The main categories of communications protocols are:
* [[Renard]] (using either RS232-serial or RS485)
* [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol|E1.31]] (DMX over Ethernet)
* [[DMX]] A traditional stage lighting protocol
* Programs stored on SD memory cards
* Lightorama LOR compatable gear

When choosing a Pixel controller it is important that you confirm that your selection is compatible with you system design. Critical properties to consider include are:
* Communications Protocol (E1.31, Renard, DMX, LOR, Etc.)
* [[Choosing_a_Pixel_Voltage:_5V_vs_12V|Pixel Voltage]] (5VDC vs 12VDC)
* [[Different_Styles_of_Pixels|Pixel Type]] (WS2801, WS2811, GECE, LOR, Etc.)
* Number of Pixels to be Controlled
* Number of Connectors and Number of Strings that can be Physically Connected
* Advanced Features
** Grouping (ability to treat multiple Pixels as one)
** RGB Ordering (ability to correct the physical RGB order to match the software sequence order)
** ZigZag (Ability to treat physical strings as multiple logical strings)
** Reverse order (ability to reorder the channels on a string so the most distant one is the first channel)
** Etc.

Generally you also need to add an [[Enclosures|Enclosure]] to the Pixel Controller to protect it from the weather. You will also need a [[Power Supplies|Power Supply]] to power the Pixel Controller and Pixels. There are several ways to connect the [[Power_Injection|Power wiring]] and there are also several types of [[Pixel Connectors]] that can be used to simplify the wiring.

=Disclaimers=
The standard disclaimers pertaining to the information contained on this wiki page are listed [[Disclaimers | here.]] 
'''THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND IS NOT COMPLETE!!''' 

These are selected Pixel Controllers and other devices from the various vendors with a mix of properties. Visit their sites for the latest information and to see their entire product catalog.

'''PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DETAILS WITH VENDOR BEFORE ORDERING!! ALL OF THIS DATA IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY BE WRONG!!!'''

Pricing is in US $. Pricing is as of 1-29-13.

'''PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAXES OR IMPORT DUTIES!'''

Shipping from overseas can be expensive, check with your vendor.

=PIXEL CONTROLLERS=

=='''ESPixel Stick & ESPixel Pops '''==
'''[[ESPixel Stick & ESPixel Pops]]'''

The ESPixel Stick was developed by DIYC member Bill Porter aka... madsci1016.
It took advantage of the amazing ESP-01 microcontroller which combines a full micro controller with a built in wifi interface all on a small form factor board with an incredibly low price. (~$2).
The ESP-01 when combined with a circuit board with a small number of components creates a full function wireless pixel controller for about $10 that can control 4 universes or nearly 700 pixels.
There are several variations of these controllers which are generally referred to as '''''Pixel Sticks'''''.

=='''Renard Protocol (RS232 or RS485)to SPI (Pixel Communication)'''==
'''[[Renard_PX1_Pixel_Controller|Renard PX1 Pixel Controller]]'''

The Renard PX1 was designed by [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?9-P-Short Phil Short] as an inexpensive Pixel controller designed to work with standard Renard systems. It can be daisy chained with other Renard controllers. The PX1 provides a low cost solution that allows a user to add pixels to an existing display setup using just a simple Renard setup.

=='''E1.31 (Ethernet) to SPI (Pixel Communications)'''==
These interfaces accept an [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol|E1.31 (Ethernet)]] input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.

===[http://www.HolidayCoro.com HolidayCoro] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?3828-dmoore David Moore (dmoore)])

[http://www.holidaycoro.com/firmware Firmware Update Page]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
Default IP Address is 192.168.0.50 (configurable via LCD interface or webpage) or can be configured for DHCP.
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || String Outputs || Image || Link || Setup Videos || Note
|-
| HinksPix Pro || 24,480 || 144 UniCast/Multicast (E1.31 & Artnet & DDP)||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 48 Outputs Custom Configurations || 680 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:929.jpg|150px|link=https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm]] || [https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-System-Ready2Run-Assembled-Controller-p/952-1.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/XuPJCqw-wbI Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/HinksPix Setup Videos]|| Includes one dedicated RS-485/DMX output (does not use a pixel output), Stand alone playback of xLights Sequences (SD CARD), Extensive long range SMART functionality, LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure.

|-
| AlphaPix Evolution || 16,320 || 128 UniCast (E1.31 & Artnet)||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 48 Outputs Custom Configurations || 340 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:951-12.jpg|150px|link=https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm]] || [https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-Modular-Lighting-Controller-System-p/951.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[https://www.holidaycoro.com/Flex-System-Ready2Run-Assembled-Controller-p/952-1.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/XuPJCqw-wbI Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/AlphaPix Setup Videos]|| Includes two dedicated RS-485/DMX outputs (does not use a pixel output), LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, Long range REGULAR functionality, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure.
|-
| AlphaPix 4 V3 || 2,720 || 16 UniCast (E1.31 & Artnet)||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 4 Fused Outputs Screw Terminals || 4 Outputs 680 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:722.jpg|150px|link=http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/722-V3.htm]] || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Product-p/722-V3.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/831.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/16o780guQbQ Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/kb_results.asp?ID=118 Setup Videos]|| Includes one dedicated RS-485/DMX output (does not use a pixel output), 28A per Controller/7.5A per Output, LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure.
|-
| AlphaPix 16 V3 || 5,440 || 32 UniCast (E1.31 & Artnet) ||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 16 Fused Outputs Screw Terminals || 16 Outputs 340 Pixels Per Output || [[Image:AlphaPix16.jpg|150px|link=http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/721-V3.htm]] || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Product-p/721-V3.htm Bare Controller] <hr>[http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/832.htm Ready2Run with PSU, Enclosure, Cables]||[https://youtu.be/kPAvSBBGmV4 Demo Video] [http://www.holidaycoro.com/kb_results.asp?ID=118 Setup Videos]|| Includes three dedicated RS-485/DMX outputs (does not use a pixel output), 30A per Bank, 2 Banks per Controller (60A Total)/5A per Output (80A at 20% Duty Cycle), LCD Display for Configuration and Testing, WEB Interface for configuration and monitoring, Adapter mounting plates for CG1500 enclosure available, built-in voltage and temperature sensor allow remote controller monitoring along with the built-in fan controller for cooling the enclosure. Resistor bank for outputs to reduce likely hood of shorting upon incorrect connections.
|}

===[http://www.sandevices.com SanDevices]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?4668-jstjohnz jstjohnz])

[http://sandevices.com/documents/E68x_Controller_Pixel_Config.pdf E68x Configuration Guide]

[http://www.sandevices.com/downloads.html Firmware Updates]

[[E68X-to-DMX#Converter_Configuration]]

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.206

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Max Channels || DMX Universes per Output || Image || Link || Price || Manual || Note
|-
| E6804-4 || 2040 || 7Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 4 Fused (1x4 Electrical, 4x1 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://sandevices.com/E6804Info.html link] || Assembled/Tested: $99, Full Kit: Price $69 [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?26225-E6804-4-port-pixel-controller Presale]|| [http://sandevices.com/documents/SanDevices_E6804_Pixel_Controller_Operating_Manual.pdf Owner's] [http://sandevices.com/documents/SanDevices_E6804_Assembly_Manual.pdf Assembly] || Size is 2.5" x 4", mounting holes on 2"x3" centers, compatible with CG series enclosures. [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?25504-New-Pixel-Controller&p=258848#post258848 Announcement ]
|-
| PS-1 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://sandevices.com/PixelSystem1.html link] || Turnkey System: $399 || [http://sandevices.com/documents/PS1_Users_Guide.pdf Owner's ] || Assembled E682 with power supply in an Enclosure
|-
| E682-12 || 2040 || 6Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || Assembled/Tested: $180, Full Kit: Price $109 || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Operating_Manual.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] ||To be released shortly
|-
| E682-6 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || Assembled/Tested: $180, Full Kit: Price $109 || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Operating_Manual.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Original E682, Before Firmware Upgrade
|-
| E681-12 || 2040 || 6Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || No Longer Available || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Firmware To be released shortly, requires [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E681-6 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || No Longer Available || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Original E681, with Firmware Upgrade and [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E681-4 || 680 || 4Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 2040 || Up to 4 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E681info.html link] || No Longer Available || [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_Assembly_Instructions.pdf Assembly ] || Original E681, without Firmware Upgrade and without [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E680-12 || 2040 || 6Multicast / 12Unicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 6120 || Up to 12 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E680Info.html link] || Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function || [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_assemman.pdf Assembly ] ||To be released shortly, requires [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E680-6 || 1020 || 6Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 3060 || Up to 6 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E680Info.html link] || Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function || [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_assemman.pdf Assembly ] || Original E680, with Firmware Upgrade and [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|-
| E680-4 || 680 || 4Multicast || GECE, Native DMX, TM1804, 1903, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, CYT3005, LPD6803(+8bit), 8806, 9813, and others|| 16 Fused (2x8 Electrical, 4x4 Logical) || 2040 || Up to 4 || || [http://www.sandevices.com/E680Info.html link] || Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function || [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf Owner's ] [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_assemman.pdf Assembly ] || Original E680, without Firmware Upgrade and without [http://www.sandevices.com/UPG1.html UP1 upgrade]
|}

===[http://www.PixelController.com PixelController.com (Falcon Christmas)] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC supporting member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?7764-dpitts David Pitts (dpitts)])

[http://www.PixelController.com/store Store]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
Default IP Address is 192.168.1.50. Can be configured via OLED interface or webpage. Supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || String Outputs || Image || Link || Price || Note
|-
| F16V2 || 10,880 || 64 Multicast/Unicast (E1.31) ||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812 GECE TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803,D705,LPD1101|| 16/32 Fused Outputs Screw Terminals || 16/32 Outputs 680 Pixels Per Output (340 when in 32 port mode) || [[Image:F16v2.jpg|150px|link=https://pixelcontroller.com/store/products/48-f16v3.html]] || [https://pixelcontroller.com/store/products/48-f16v3.html] ||Assembled $250.00 || 5-32V DC, Every port can be a different type. Expandable to 32 ports, soon to be 48 ports. Virtual string support. 40Hz refresh rate on outputs even when pixel count is 680 pixels. Includes four dedicated RS-485/DMX outputs, 30A per Bank, 2 Banks per Controller (60A Total)/5A per Output, OLED Display for Configuration and Testing, Webpage Interface, Mounting plate for CG1500 enclosure available. Voltage and temperature sensors. OLED E131 diagnostic tools. 4 - Renard (Speed and stop bits configurable), DMX and Pixelnet Outputs.
|}

===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zJtKlOtI4Y Setup Video]

[http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,2232.0.html Unofficial Users Manual]

Default IP Address: 10.10.10.10

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Max Channels || DMX Universes per Output || Image || Link || Price || Manual || Note
|-
| ECG-P12R || 2040 || 12Unicast || LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 || 12 Fused (2x6 Electrical, 3x4 Logical) || 6120 || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com/products/lighting/ECG-P12.html link] || Assembled Board: $Check Website || [http://www.j1sys.com/assets/PIXAD8-Guide-v0.1.pdf Owner's ] [http://www.j1sys.com/ Notes ] ||
|-
| ECG-PIXAD8 || 1360 || 8Unicast || LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001|| 8 Fused (2x4 Electrical, 2x4 Logical) || 4080 || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com/products/lighting/ECG-PIXAD8.html link] || Assembled Board: $Check Website || [http://www.j1sys.com/ Owner's ] ||
|-
| ECG-P2 || 1360 || 8Unicast || LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001|| 2 Unfused (2x1 Electrical, 2x1 Logical) || 4080 || 4 || || [http://www.j1sys.com/products/lighting/ECG-P2.html link] || Assembled Board: $Check Website, Assembled Board w/case: $Check Website || [http://www.j1sys.com/ Owner's ] ||
|}

=='''DMX512 / ESTA 1.11 (RS485) to SPI'''==
These interfaces accept a DMX input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.

===[https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Open Lighting Architecture] ===

(Global, developed by the [https://www.openlighting.org Open Lighting Project] team )

OLA can be combined with a USB DMX interface that supports receiving DMX and the used to drive SPI pixels. See [https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Supported Devices] for a list of available interfaces. The maximum pixel count is determined by the hardware and the pixel clock speed.

===[http://www.HolidayCoro.com HolidayCoro] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?3828-dmoore David Moore (dmoore)])

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Channels || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Image || Link || Price || Note
|-
| EasyPix V2 || 170 || 512 ||WS2811,WS2812,WS801,WS2803 TM1804,TM1803,TM1812,SM16715 TLS3001,TLS3002,CY3005 LPD6803|| 1 Fused Output Screw Terminals || [[Image:HolidayCoro-614.jpg|150px|link=http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/614.htm]] || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Product-p/614.htm Product Link] ||$39.99 || Null pixels, Reverse order,Push button setting with back-lit LCD screen, built-in sequences, replaceable output chip
|}

===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Model || Max Pixels || DMX Universes || Pixels Supported || Output Connectors || Max Channels || DMX Universes per Output || Image || Link || Price || Manual || Note
|-
| DCG-P2 || 170/680* || 1DMX/*4HyperDMX|| LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 || 2 Unfused (1x2 Electrical, 1x2 Logical) || 512DMX/*2048HyperDMX || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com link] || Assembled Board: $53 || ||2 Pixel Outputs share 1 DMX or 4 HyperDmx input channels
|-
| uDCG-P2 || 170/680* || 1DMX/*4HyperDMX|| LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 || 2 Unfused (1x2 Electrical, 1x2 Logical) || 512DMX/*2048HyperDMX || 1 || || [http://www.j1sys.com link] || Assembled Board: $42, Assembled Board w/Case: $48 || ||2 Pixel Outputs share 1 DMX or 4 HyperDmx input channels
|}

===[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799 Ray Wu] ===
(China Based)

*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Mini-protocol-Decoder-DMX-to-WS2801-512-dmx-address-decoded/701799_440556828.html Mini protocol Decoder;DMX to WS2801,512 dmx address decoded] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DD-100-series-mini-DMX-protocol-decoder-support-WS2801-protocol-control-signal/701799_340705630.html DD-100 series mini DMX protocol decoder;support WS2801 protocol control signal] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-1809-WS2811-DMX-Decoder-support-WS2811-TM1804-TM1809-TM1812-driving-IC-DC5V-24V-input/701799_583679340.html LT-DMX-1809(WS2811) DMX Decoder;support WS2811,TM1804,TM1809,TM1812 driving IC;DC5V-24V input] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/a/ad/LT-1809_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-2801-DMX-SPI-Decoder-support-WS2801-WS2803-drving-IC/701799_509914025.html LT-DMX-2801 DMX-SPI Decoder;support WS2801,WS2803 drving IC] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/6/67/LT-2801_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-3001-DMX-SPI-Decoder-support-TLS3001-TLS3002-driving-IC/701799_509913931.html LT-DMX-3001 DMX-SPI Decoder;support TLS3001, TLS3002 driving IC] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f0/LT-3001_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-6803-DMX-Decoder-DC5-24V-input-LPD6803-specific-protocol-output-signal-Max256-steps/701799_314083682.html LT-6803 DMX Decoder;DC5-24V input;LPD6803 specific protocol output signal;Max256 steps] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/3/3d/LT-6803_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LT-DMX-9813-DMX-SPI-Decoder-support-P9813-drving-IC/701799_509914126.html LT-DMX-9813 DMX-SPI Decoder;support P9813 drving IC] [[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/3/3d/LT-6803_DMX512_DECODER.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DD-1000-series-DMX-protocol-decoder-support-WS2801-IC-can-decodering-512-address/701799_340702410.html DD-1000 series DMX protocol decoder;support WS2801 IC;can decodering 512 address] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DD-1000-series-DMX-protocol-decoder-support-LPD6803IC-signal-can-decodering-512-address/701799_340702107.html DD-1000 series DMX protocol decoder;support LPD6803IC signal;can decodering 512 address] [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/images/f/f5/Onumen_Manual.pdf Manual]

===[http://diybllc.com/ DIYB] ===
(USA based) Run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?8235-charleskerr charleskerr]
*[http://diybllc.com/LED-Pixel-String-Controller-5-volt-DIYB-LCPC-01.htm DMX to SPI Pixel Controller] (website no longer online)

===[http://www.electron-design.ru/ Electron Design] ===
(Israel based)
*[http://www.ebay.com/itm/321131195346 Combination Dumb RGB and DMX to SPI Pixel Decoder / Controller]

===[https://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au/ AVD]===
(Australia Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?4449-David_AVD David_AVD])
* [https://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au/viewprod.php?catid=&productid=APC718 Audio Visual Devices APC718] Single SPI (2801 / 6803) output
[http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/APC718 ACL Wiki ]

[http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,1243.0.html ACL Thread]

===[http://auschristmaslighting.com/ ACL]===
* [http://forums.auschristmaslighting.com/index.php/board,34.0.html TP3244 Pixel Driver] 4 SPI (2801 / 6803) outputs

The Tiger Protocol Bridge (TigerPB) TP3212 is a small controller for use with RGB LED lights and LED strips that utilise driver chips like the 6803/2801/3005. These are the currently targeted protocols and it is possible that other 2-wire and single wire protocols could be supported with firmware upgrades. This will provide future proofing of your controller.

The initial release will accept a standard DMX512A data stream and provide control for 170 RGB Pixels (510ch). There will be dual buffered outputs that will allow you to split the 170 pixels into say 100/70 and run them in different directions and yet control them as a single 170 pixel string.
Each dual buffered output will also allow for the parallel connection of the same number of pixels allowing for two strings to be used with the same patterns. If these are run in opposite directions they would provide for mirrored effects.
Each of the Dual outputs will be able to drive different protocols if required.

If ran with ECG product line from http://www.j1sys.com you can use hyper-DMX and this controller can be expanded to running 4 Universe's off each controller.

More info to Follow and at this point '''this controller is no longer sold'''. It has been talked about coming back out. As the information comes in it will be updated. If you can get one used, they are still very nice units and work well.

More info at http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/board,34.0.html

===Onumen===
* [http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Controllers#Onumen Onumen Controllers] (note that the start address of the DPP controllers cannot be fixed)

===[http://shop.martinxmas.com/ RPM]===
(USA Based run by DIYC member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1269-RPM RPM])
* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?15286-DMX-to-WS2801-Pixel-Bridge RPM Pixel Bridge]

===[http://stellascapes.com Stellascapes] ===
(New Zealand Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?491-mrpackethead mrpackethead])
*T3: DMX512 - SPI Bridge
The T3 controller provides a bridge between DMX512 and 4 strings of RGB pixels.

More details at http://www.stellascapes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=62

=='''SD Memory Card to SPI''' ==
===[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799 Ray Wu] ===
(China Based)

*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SD-LED-pixel-light-controller-support2-3-4wire/701799_404060519.html SD LED pixel light controller;support2,3,4wire]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/led-controller-for-WS2801-IC-dream-color-led-flexible-strip/701799_331817904.html led controller for WS2801 IC dream color led flexible strip]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SD-card-DMX-compatible-intelligence-controller-for-pixel-RGB-module-support-CYT3005-IC-512-output-gray/701799_320682984.html SD card-DMX compatible-intelligence controller for pixel RGB module,support CYT3005 IC.512 output gray scale;Max2048 pixels]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-100K-B-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-AC85-265V-input/701799_533617766.html T-100K-B SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-200K-led-pixel-controller-can-be-controlled-via-PC-suppor-many-kinds-of-IC/701799_497637885.html T-200K online led pixel controller,can be controlled via PC;suppor many kinds of IC;8ports*512pixels=4096pixels]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-300K-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-AC85-265V-input-can-control-more-than-6000pixels-via/701799_570149882.html T-300K;SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input;can control more than 6000pixels via PC,8 ports output]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000A-LED-sd-card-pixel-controller-DC5-24V-input/701799_683082725.html T-1000A,LED sd card pixel controller,DC5-24V input]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000B-led-pixel-controller-support-WS2801-LPD6803-WS2811-TM1804-TM1809-LPD8806-Etc-max-2048pixels-controlled/701799_715270878.html T-1000B,led pixel controller,support WS2801,LPD6803,WS2811,TM1804,TM1809,LPD8806.Etc;max 2048pixels controlled]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000S-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-2012-new-version/701799_533601713.html T-1000S SD card led pixel controller,2012 new version]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-1000Stand-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-2012-new-version-AC110V-220V-input/701799_533604220.html T-1000Stand SD card led pixel controller,2012 new version;AC110V/220V input]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-4000-LED-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-can-max-control-4096-pixels/701799_533608089.html T-4000 LED SD card led pixel controller;can max control 4096 pixels]
*[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/T-8000C-SD-card-led-pixel-controller-AC85-265V-input/701799_533612960.html T-8000C SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input]

=='''Light-O-Rama (LOR) to SPI''' ==

===[http://www.http://www.lightorama.com Light-O-Rama (LOR)]===
(USA Based)
*[http://store.lightorama.com/cc100pisetwi.html Cosmic Color Pixels]
*[http://store.lightorama.com/cc100busetwi.html Cosmic Color Bulbs]
*[http://store.lightorama.com/cocori.html Cosmic Color Strip]

=PIXEL Extenders=
===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

*ECG-PPX
ECG-PPX is a combination of small adapter boards that can be used in conjunction with our pixel oriented products (PIXAD8, P12R, etc.) to extend the pixel signals over much longer distances. They should also work with most other brands of pixel drivers. The ECG-PPX system also will distribute a modest power envelope over the same cable for optionally powering the pixels without the need for local power supplies at the pixel strings.
More details at http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-ppx/
*ECG-PPD-A – Powered Pixel Driver - 7VDC – 12VDC input range
*ECG-PPD-B – Powered Pixel Driver - 7VDC – 40VDC input range
*ECG-PPD-C – 4 Channel Powered Pixel Driver - 7VDC – 40VDC input range on Channel 1
*ECG-PPR-A – Multi-Mode Powered Pixel Receiver
*ECG-PPI-A – Powered Pixel Injector - 7VDC-40VDC Input, 5VDC 1.5A output

=E1.31 Bridges and DMX Dongles=
=='''E1.31 (Ethernet) to DMX or Renard Output'''==

===[https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Open Lighting Architecture] ===

(Global, developed by the [https://www.openlighting.org Open Lighting Project] team )

OLA can be combined with a USB DMX interface to act as an E1.31 to DMX gateway. See [https://www.openlighting.org/ola/ Supported Devices] for a list of available USB interfaces.

===[http://www.diyledexpress.com DIYLEDEXPRESS]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?2860-tjetzer tjetzer])

*[http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=157 6 Port E1.31 Bridge]

===[http://www.j1sys.com/ Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?5441-j1sys j1sys])

*ECG-D8 (Under development)
*[http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-dr4/ ECG-DR4]
*[http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-d4/ ECG-D4]
*[http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-d2/ ECG-D2]

===[http://shop.martinxmas.com/ RPM]===
(USA Based run by DIYC member [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1269-RPM RPM])

*[http://shop.martinxmas.com/product.php?id_product=43 E1.31 to DMX Bridge]

[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?15873-E1-31-(sACN)-to-DMX-Bridge Discussion Thread]

=='''USB to DMX512 Output'''==
USB DMX dongles are commonly used in conjunction with PC software to output a single universe (512 channels) of DMX.

* [https://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au/viewprod.php?catid=&productid=USB485RJ-ISO Audio Visual Devices] or http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/index.php/USB485RJ-ISO
* [http://www.enttec.com/index.php?main_menu=Products&pn=70303&show=description Enttec Open DMX USB]
* [http://www.enttec.com/index.php?main_menu=Products&prod=70304&show=description Enttec DMX USB Pro]
* [http://shop.martinxmas.com/product.php?id_product=10 RPM DIY USB to DMX Adaptor]
* [http://www.holidaycoro.com/Enttec-Pro-Compatible-DMX-Dongle-p/53.htm HolidayCoro ActiDongle - Active DMX Dongle (Enttec Pro Compatible)]
*[http://diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=Equipment#DMX_Devices RJ's LYNX DMX DONGLE]

FTDI drivers for dongles:
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI VCP Drivers]
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Install Guides for FTDI Drivers]
* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?17739-FTDI-USB-gt-Serial Updating a FTDI dongle's EEPROM]
* [[USB2DMX|USB2DMX (which also goes by the name Yet Another DMX Adapter, or YADA)]]

=Dumb RGB DC Controllers Feature Comparisons=
{| class="wikitable"
|+ DC Controller Comparison Table
! Manufacturer
! Model
! Pre-built
! DC Voltage
! Channels
! Channel Current
! Total Current
! Protocol(s)
! Total Price
! Per Ch Price
|-
| [http://www.HolidayCoro.com/ HolidayCoro]
| [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/27.htm #27 / Water Resistant / Boxed / Pigtails / 9 Test Sequences]
| Yes
| 6V - 24V
| 3
| 2A
| 6A per 3 Ch
| DMX
| $9.49
| $3.16
|-
| [http://www.lightorama.com/ Light-O-Rama]
| [http://store.lightorama.com/cmdedcca.html CMB16D]
| Yes
| 5V - 60V
| 16
| 4A
| 20A per 8 Ch
| LOR, DMX
| $119.95
| $7.49
|-
| [http://www.lightorama.com/ Light-O-Rama]
| [http://store.lightorama.com/cmdedcca2.html CMB16D-QC]
| Yes
| 5V - 60V
| 16
| 4A
| 20A per 8 Ch
| LOR, DMX
| $99.95
| $6.24
|-
| [http://www.tigerdmx.com TigerDMX]
| [[TigerDMX48]]
| Yes
| 9V - 55V
| 48
| 2.5A
| 30A per 24 Ch
| DMX
| $145.00
| $3.02
|-
| [http://www.tigerdmx.com TigerDMX]
| [http://www.tigerdmx.com/tigerdmx120lc.php TigerDMX120LC]
| Yes
| 12V - 36V
| 120
| 100mA
|
| DMX
| $125.00
| $1.04
|-
| [http://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au AVD]
| [[DC48]]
| Yes
| 12V - 36V
| 48
| 2A
| 20A per 24 Ch
| DMX
| $199.00
| $4.15
|-
| [http://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au AVD]
| [[DC24]]
| Yes
| 12V - 36V
| 24
| 2A
| 15A per 12 Ch
| DMX
| $129.00
| $5.38
|-
| [http://www.cngdjs.com Audiolight Intl]
| HD-714 [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/37.htm US] [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-378113147/Easy-DMX-LED-controller-dmx-decoder-driver.html China]
| Yes
| 12V - 24V
| 3
| 2A
| 6A
| DMX
| $8.95
| $2.98
|-
| [http://www.cngdjs.com Audiolight Intl]
| HD-712 [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/24.htm US] [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-378111925/Easy-DMX-LED-controller-dmx-decoder-driver.html China]
| Yes
| 12V - 24V
| 27
| 1A
| 15A
| DMX
| $44.21
| $1.64
|-
| [http://www.leynew.com Leynew]
| LN-DMXMODEL-3CH-LV12 [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/26.htm US] [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-307297826/DMX-512-Module-decoder.html China]
| Yes
| 12V
| 3
| 2A
| 6A
| DMX
| $7.49
| $2.49
|-
| [http://http://www.euchips.com/en/ EUChips]
| [http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/701799/209915969-410843238/DMX512-Decoder-DC12-24V-input-max-3A-each-channel-output.html PX24506]
| Yes
| 12V - 24V
| 3
| 3A
| 9A
| DMX
| $22.32
| $7.44
|-
| [http://www.xmasinmelb.com/zencart/ wjohn]
| [[DMX3]]
| No
| 9-35vdc
| 3
| 2A per Chn
| up to 6A
| DMX
| $9.00
| $3.00
|-
| [http://www.xmasinmelb.com/zencart/ wjohn]
| [[DMX16DCSSR]]
| No
| 12-24vdc
| 16
| 2A per Chn
| up to 10A
| DMX
| $48.00
| $3.00
|-
| [http://www.xmasinmelb.com/zencart/ wjohn]
| [[REN64]]
| No
| 9-35vdc
| 64
| 2A per Chn
| up to 7A per SSR
| RS232/485, DMX
| $67.50
| $1.05
|-
| [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Main_Page Renard]
| [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ren48LSDv3c Ren48LSD]
| No
| 5,9-24vdc
| 48
| 400mA
| 9.6A x 2
| RS232/485, DMX
| $44.66
| $0.93
|-
| [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=35_57 DIYLEDExpress]
| [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ren24DC Ren24DC]
| Built or Kit
| 5,7-24vdc
| 24
| 4A
| 30A x 2
| RS232/485, DMX
| $72.10
| $3
|}

[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/DM-103-3-channel-RGB-dmx-constant-voltage-decoder-DC12-24V-input-max-2A-3channel-output/701799_868042910.html DM103 Ray Wu DMX to 3 Channel]

=Related Links=
[[Different Styles of Pixels]] 
[[Pixel Wiring Colors]] 
[[Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels??]] 
[[Things You Will Need To Get Started With Pixels]] 
[[Power Supplies]] 
[[Pixel Connectors]] 
[[Choosing a Pixel Voltage: 5V vs 12V]] 
[[Power Injection]] 
[[Waterproofing Pixels]] 
[[Null Pixels]] 
[[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol|E1.31 Network Setup and Configuration]]

[[Category:RGB]]
[[Category:Pixel]]

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2022-06-04T19:14:10Z

Dmoore:

2015-10-24T04:05:32Z

Dmoore: /* How to use E1.31 with Vixen 3 */

=E1.31 Vixen Plugin=

=Intro=
[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Streaming-ACN E1.31] is a streaming control protocol that allows multiple universes of channels to be transported over Ethernet connections. It is commonly used with pixel controllers such as the SanDevices [http://sandevices.com/E681info.html E682], the J1Sys [http://www.j1sys.com/ethcongateway/ ECG Controller Family] and the HolidayCoro [http://www.holidaycoro.com/category-s/1960.htm AlphaPix] Pixel Controller + DMX Bridge and on E1.31 to DMX/Renard Bridges like the [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22 6 Port Bridge] by [http://www.diyledexpress.com DIYLEDEXPRESS] or the [http://shop.martinxmas.com/product.php?id_product=46 4 Port Bridge] by [http://shop.martinxmas.com/ RPM].

=Disclaimers=
The standard disclaimers pertaining to the information contained on this wiki page are listed [[Disclaimers | here.]] 

=How to use E1.31 with Vixen 2.1 , 2.5=
[[File:Vixen-e131.png| 600px]] 

[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6914&d=1276198120 J1SYS Vixen 2 E1.31 Plugin] Download and install to allow E1.31 use with Vixen 2.1 and 2.5 
[http://www.j1sys.com/Tutorials/Vixen/J1SysE131_Vixen_Install.swf How to install] 
[http://www.j1sys.com/Tutorials/Vixen/J1SysE131_Vixen_Config101.swf How to configure] 
[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?11731-E1-31-Vixen-Plugin Discussion Thread] 
[[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#Example_of_Sequencer_Channel_Mapping_of_E1.31_Output| Example of Channel mapping]] 
'''Hint: To add a Unicast address to the J1SYS E131 Plugin, right click over the destination box and a popup box will appear for the unicast IP address''' 
'''Hint: Remember that the E682 Pixel controller only can use 510 channels per universe to control lights, not the full 512 channels in a universe. Channels 511 and 512 are used for special functions, not channel control.''' 

=How to use E1.31 with Vixen 3=
[http://www.vixenlights.com/downloads/vixen-3-downloads/ Vixen 3 Download Site] 
[https://youtu.be/Xmz4QRH4y10 Vixen 3.2 / E1.31 Configuration Video] (with AlphaPix controllers) [http://www.holidaycoro.com/E1-31-Artnet-Smart-Pixel-Controllers-s/1960.htm] 
[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13057&d=1327592236 J1SYS Vixen 3 E1.31 Plugin] Download and install to allow E1.31 use with Vixen 3 
[https://vimeo.com/36182958 How to Install and configure] 
[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?19303-Vixen-3-0-New-E1-31-Output-Module Discussion Thread] 

=Related Links=
[[Pixel Wiring Colors]] 
[[Controllers]] 
[[Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels??]] 
[[Things You Will Need To Get Started With Pixels]] 
[[Power Supplies]] 
[[Pixel Connectors]] 
[[Choosing a Pixel Voltage: 5V vs 12V]] 
[[Power Injection]] 
[[Waterproofing Pixels]] 
[[Null Pixels]] 
[[Different Styles of Pixels]] 
[[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#Related_Links|E1.31 Setup and Configuration]]

[[Category:Protocols]]
[[Category:DIYC Index]]
[[Category:Pixel]]
[[Category:E1.31]]

E1.31 (Streaming-ACN) Protocol

2015-10-24T03:59:54Z

Dmoore: /* E1.31 Pixel Controllers */

=Disclaimers=
The standard disclaimers pertaining to the information contained on this wiki page are listed [[Disclaimers | here.]] 

=What is Streaming-ACN (E1.31)?=

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_for_Control_Networks ACN] is a suite of protocols (via Ethernet) that is the industry standard for lighting and control. [http://www.plasa.org/welcome/ ESTA], the creator of the standard, ratified a subset of this protocol for "lightweight" devices which is called sACN (E1.31). This lightweight version allows microcontroller based lighting equipment to communicate via ethernet, without all the overhead of the full ACN protocol. In an effort push early adoption ETC provided the protocol information (code and draft specification) at no charge.

A ratified/offical copy of the standard can be found [http://tsp.plasa.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php here] for free.

=Protocol Description=
The simplest way to think about E1.31 is that it is a way to transport a large number of lighting control channels over a traditional ethernet network connection. E1.31 transports those channels in "Universes", which is a collection of up to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX512 512 channels] together. E.131 is ethernet based and is the data sent via [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Datagram_Protocol UDP]. The two accepted transport methods are multicast and unicast, the most common implementation is multicast. When using multicast all the controller needs to do is subscribe to the multicast address for the universe that you want to receive data from.

=Unicast vs. Multicast=
Most E1.31 software and hardware can be set up to communicate via the 2 transport methods: Unicast and Multicast

==Unicast==
[[File:800px-Unicast.svg.png |300px]] 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicast Unicast] is a method of sending data across a network where two devices, the control PC and the lighting controller, are directly connected (or thru a network switch or router) and the channel control information meant for that specific controller is only sent to that controller. Unicast is a point to point protocol and only the lighting channel information is only switched or routed to the device with the matching IP address. In this case, the same IP address (commonly 192.168.1.206) that is used to access the web configuration page is the same address the the lighting control information is sent to. You must have unique IP address in each controller. Using Unicast the data packets are sent directly to the device instead of being broadcast across the entire subnet.

==Multicast==
[[File:800px-Multicast.svg.png |300px]] 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_multicast Multicast ] is a method to send data across a network where a sender, typically a PC, broadcasts the data to all devices connected to the network subnet and the information about the channels are sent to all controllers connected to the network and every other device on the network. Multicast is a point to multipoint broadcast where the controllers need to listen to and only respond to information they are configured to use. Your PC sequencing software or streaming tool sends multicast packets with an address of 239.255.<UHB>.<ULB> where UHB is the Universe high byte and LHB is the Universe low byte. As an example, the address for universe '1' would be 239.255.0.1. This is why using multicast addressing can be simpler to configure since this address is always the same for any device using that universe. Depending on the device and the number of universes of data sent it can swamp the device and possibly end up causing a loss of data. Note however that this is not an issue for most networks until you get into the dozens of universes so it's not an issue for most users. With Multicast you must also have a unique IP address for each controller so that you can access its webpage that allows configuration. The data is received on multicast IP address not on the configuration IP address.

==Advantages of Unicast vs. Multicast==
*'''Unicast'''
** Allows more channels of data to controllers and bridges (commonly 12 Universes vs. 7 Universes for Multicast)
** Channels can only be sent to one controller per Universe
*'''Multicast'''
** Allows less channels of data to controllers and bridges (commonly 7 Universes vs. 12 for Unicast)
** Simpler network configuration since controllers don't need data address information
** Channels can be mirrored on multiple controllers since the same Universe can be used by multiple controllers.

=Understanding Universes=
E1.31 transports lighting information in "Universes", which is a collection of up to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX512 512 channels] together. In order for this to work with a [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#E1.31_Pixel_Controllers|Pixel Controller]] or [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#E1.31_Protocol_Bridges|E1.31 bridge]] you must setup the [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#Configuring_Sequencing_Software_to_use_E1.31_Output|output driver]] in your sequencing software. You can chose any universe number from 1-63999 and assign it to a block of channels in your [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#Configuring_Sequencing_Software_to_use_E1.31_Output|sequencing software]]. While a Universe can contain up to 512 channels, it does not have to, and can be any number between 1-512 channels. '''If you are using the E68x series (E680, E681, E682, E6804) of pixel controllers, you can only use 510 channels maximum per universe.''' If you are using more then one universe of channels in your sequencing software, then you must setup each of the multiple universes in your sequencing software and also map them to the appropriate channels in your sequence. You only need to install one output plugin in the sequencing software and add all of the universe mapings into that one output plugin. Once you have setup your sequencing software E1.31 output plugin, you must then go and setup your [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#E1.31_Pixel_Controllers|Pixel Controller]] or [[E1.31_(Streaming-ACN)_Protocol#E1.31_Protocol_Bridges|E1.31 bridge]] to map those universes of channels to the appropriate output connector.

=E1.31 Network Layout=
Since E1.31 transmits its data information using ethernet, normal home networking configurations can be used to connect your E1.31 gear together.

==Direct Connection PC to Device==
[[File:E131directconnect.png |600px]] 
It is possible to use a single ethernet cable to connect a E1.31 controller or bridge directly to a PC without other networking gear. E1.31 uses ether net connections (RJ45 cables). To connect directly, it is necessary to put the PC and the E1.31 on the same IP subnet, ie: that they both have an address that has the same first three IP address settings like: 192.168.1.x or 192.168.0.x By default many of the E1.31 devices come with a default address of 192.168.1.206.

For assistance setting the IP address in a PC:
*[http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-manually-assign-an-ip-address-in-windows-xp.navId-323059.html Windows XP]
*[http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-manually-assign-an-ip-address-in-windows-7.html Windows 7]

== Use of Switch or Router to Connect PC and Multiple Devices==
[[File:Routerconnecte131.png | 600px]] 
It is also possible to connect an E1.31 controller or bridge to an existing home network by plugging the device into a low cost ethernet switch or router. This configuration also allows multiple E1.31 controllers or bridges to be controlled by one main PC. It is also possible to use multiple PCs to send data to the controllers over the network. It is necessary to put the PC and all of the E1.31 devices on the same IP subnet, ie: that they both have an address that has the same first three IP address settings like: 192.168.1.x or 192.168.0.x By default many of the E1.31 devices come with a default address of 192.168.1.206. If you are using multiple E1.31 devices, it is necessary that you change the default IP address of the additional units to another address other than 192.168.1.206 so that you can access the configuration page of all of the E1.31 devices.

=Common E1.31 Devices=
The use of E.131 has increased dramatically in recent years and new devices are coming on the market daily. The two most common devices used in Christmas lighting displays are Pixel Controllers and Protocol Bridges.

==E1.31 Pixel Controllers==
[[File:E682-1.png|400px]] 
Using an E1.31 output driver software, the light control software on the PC sends the lighting sequence data out to the controllers that are connected to the PC thru ordinary ethernet connections such as a router or switch. The controllers listen for the light control data addressed to them and then control the lights that are connected to it. The controllers can be setup for either Unicast or Multicast data thru their webpage based configuration screens. Common E1.31 Pixel controllers are:
* [http://sandevices.com/documents/e680_opman.pdf E680], [http://sandevices.com/documents/E681_opman.pdf E681], [http://sandevices.com/E681info.html E682] or [http://sandevices.com/E6804Info.html E6804] by [http://www.sandevices.com Sandevices]
* [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/722-v2.htm AlphaPix 4], [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/721-v2.htm AlphaPix 16] by [http://www.holidaycoro.com HolidayCoro.com]
* [http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-pixad8/ ECG-PIXAD8], [http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-p12r/ ECG-P12R] and the [http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-p2/ ECG-P2] by [http://www.j1sys.com J1SYS]

==E1.31 Protocol Bridges==
[[File:E1_31Bridge.png|400px]] 
Another common usage of E1.31 is an [[E1.31 Bridge]]. An E1.31 bridge bridge is a device that allows your PC to communicate with a large number of Renard or DMX controllers using regular Ethernet network connections. It replaces multiple DMX or RS485 dongles with one configurable device that can be mounted in an enclosure in the yard and only requires one Ethernet Cat5 cable (or WIFI) back to your PC or home network. It allows up to 6 DMX universes or Renard networks to be easily controlled from your sequencing software with a minimum amount of wire from your show PC to your controllers. The bridge works with all Renard, DMX and LOR (using DMX) controllers. A common E1.31 Bridge is:
* [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22 6 Port E1.31 Bridge] by [http://www.diyledexpress.com DIYLEDEXPRESS].
* [http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-dr4/ ECG-DR4] and the [http://www.j1sys.com/ecg-d4/ ECG-D4] by [http://www.j1sys.com J1SYS].
* [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/622.htm AlphaPix 4] (1 port), [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/721.htm AlphaPix 16] (3 ports) by [http://www.holidaycoro.com HolidayCoro.com]

=Using E1.31 in your Light Display=
Using E1.31 in your lighting display is similar to using Renard, DMX or LOR to move the lighting information around your display. E1.31 is a communications protocol that uses Ethernet data connections. Getting started includes the following steps:
* Develop a lighting sequence in the sequencing software of your choice. In this step, you create channels in the sequence and assign lighting commands to the channels. When using pixels, you actually use 3 channels (R,G,B) for each pixel.
** Example, configure the sequence for 200 pixels, which is 600 channels.
* Install the proper network wiring connections for your PC and controller.
* Next you must install and configure the E1.31 output plugin for your specific sequencing software. After you have installed the software, you need to map the channel numbers in your sequence to Universes. This basically takes the channel output from the sequencing software and sends it out over E1.31 in collections of channels (Universes).
**Example: Vixen channels 1-510 would map to Universe 1 channels 1-510 and Vixen channels 511-600 would map to Universe 2 channels 1-90.
* Next you must install and configure your E1.31 Device for your setup. This includes setting the communications type (Multicast or Unicast), setting an IP address for the web interface of the unit, setting pixel type and setting all of the pixel configuration information for a pixel controller, or setting network output type for E1.31 bridges.
** Example: set controller up for multicast with the web page at IP address 192.168.1.207, configure cluster 1 for 4 strings of 25 WS2811 pixels and cluster 2 for 2 strings of 50 WS2801 pixels.
* You then need to map the output channels that come into the units via the Universes sent from the output plugin of the sequencing software to the physical outputs of the E1.31 device you are using.
**Example: Universe 1 channels 1-300 (Vixen channels 1-300) go to cluster 1 with 4 strings of 25 pixels each (300 channels), and universe 1 channels 301-510 and universe 2 channels 1-90 (Vixen channel 301-600) go to cluster 2 with 2 strings of 50 pixels each (300 channels).
* Now you can test your sequence.

=Configuring Sequencing Software to use E1.31 Output=
[[File:Vixen-e131.png| 400px]] 
In order for your light sequencing sotware to communicate via E1.31 protocol, the software needs to have the output configuration setup done in the software. This varies from software package to software package. The basic concept is that you map the output channels from your sequence into collections of channels called "Universes". Each universe can map up to 512 Channels. You must choose a Universe Number, Sequence Channel to Start the Universe at, Multicast or Unicast transport and Number of channels in the Universe. With high channel count systems it is common to have multiple universes used to transport the lighting data to the Pixel Controller or E1.31 Bridge. 
'''IMPORTANT: Remember that E682 lighting controllers only use up to 510 channels per universe, not the full 512 channels per universe when you setup your software to talk to your controllers''' 

==Using E1.31 with Vixen==

[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=E1.31_Vixen_Plugin How to setup and use Vixen 2.1,2.5 and 3.0 with E1.31]

==Using E1.31 with LOR S3==
You must have an [http://www.lightorama.com/ShowtimeSoftwareSuite.html '''Advanced''' ShowTime Software Suite S3] license from [http://www.lightorama.com/ Lightorama] to use the E1.31 interface.

[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19129&d=1367694776 How to setup E1.31 on LOR S3 Advanced pdf file]

[http://forums.lightorama.com/index.php?/topic/23207-initial-setup-for-e131-if-you-do-not-have-an-lor-rs485-usb-adapter/ Initial setup for E1.31 if you do NOT have an LOR RS485 USB adapter]

[https://vimeo.com/46012205 Video on how to setup and use LOR S3.5 with E1.31]

==Using E1.31 with HLS==

[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Hardware_Configuration HLS Hardware Configuration]

==Using E1.31 with LightShowPro (LSP)==

[http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,2404.0.html Setting up E1.31 in LSP] 
[https://vimeo.com/45183963 Setup Video]

==Using E.131 with Nutcracker (xlights) and DA_E131==

Download Nutcracker [http://nutcracker123.com/nutcracker/releases/ here] 
[https://vimeo.com/60850925 Nutcracker] (starts about 15:00 in the video) 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-shvjGc7RcM How to test E1.31 Controllers using xLights (video)]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVX9LOYDz1I How to test E1.31 Controllers using DA_E131 Utlity (video)]

=Example of Sequencer Channel Mapping of E1.31 Output=
One of the more confusing aspects of setting up your E1.31 system is the concept of mapping your channels from your sequencing software to universes, then mapping it to your pixel outputs on your pixel controller. Here is an example:
* Using Multicast
* 400 Pixels
* = 1200 (3x400) total channels
* Using an [http://sandevices.com/E681info.html E682 Pixel Controller]
* 2 strings of 100 Pixels in Cluster 1
* 4 strings of 50 Pixels in Cluster 2

First you must create your 1200 channels in your software of choice (Vixen, HLS, Nutcracker, Xlights, LSP, LOR, etc...)

==Output Plugin Channel Mapping==
Next you must setup your E1.31 Output Plugin. In this example, you need 1200 channels mapped. Since the E682 can only use 510 channels per universe, you need just over 2 universes to map all of the channels. (510 + 510 + 180 = 1200)
*You map the first 510 channels of the data you want to send to your E682 in Universe 1 (in this case sequence channels 1-510).
*You map the second 510 channels of data you want to send to your E682 in Universe 2(in this case sequence channels 511-1020).
*You map the remaining 180 channels of the data you want sent to your E682 in Universe 3 (in this case sequence channels 1021-1200)
Your output plugin will look something like this: 
[[File:400pixel-e131.png|500px]] 

==E682 Pixel Controller Channel Mapping to Output Connectors==
Next you must configure your E682 using the instructions from [http://www.sandevices.com Sandevices]. There are two major versions of the firmware available depending on when you purchased the unit and if you have [http://sandevices.com/documents/SanDevices_Firmware_Update_Procedure_05-2013.pdf upgraded] the firmware in your controller: 
* [http://sandevices.com/documents/E682_Operating_Manual.pdf Version 2] software is the older command line interface software
* [http://sandevices.com/documents/E68X_Version_4_Firmware.pdf Version 4] is the newer drop down configuration software.

Next you must map the incoming E1.31 Universe data to the physical outputs to the Pixel strings. You must also map the Universe numbers (in this case 1-3) to the 7 (Multicast) or 12 (Unicast) slots available in the controller.
===Cluster 1 Mapping===
In this example you have 2 strings of 100 pixels in Cluster 1 (using connectors 1-1 and 1-2). You configure cluster 1 for 2 strings of 100 pixels using the E682 configuration webpage. That is a total of 200 pixels, or 600 channels (3x200). That requires slightly more than 1 universe of data.
* So you set the Start Universe as Universe 1 and the Start Channel (of the universe) to 1.
* The software will automatically calculate the End Universe and End Channel. In this case those values would be Universe 2 End Channel 90.
So the first cluster used 600 channels of data, 510 channels from Universe 1 and 90 from Universe 2. (510 + 90 = 600)
===Cluster 2 Mapping===
Next you have 4 strings of 50 pixels in Cluster 2 (using connectors 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4). You configure Cluster 2 for 4 strings of 50 pixels using the E682 configuration webpage. This is a total of 200 pixels, or 600 channels (3x4x50). That requires slightly more then 1 universe of data.
* Since you ended the first cluster off at Universe 2 Channel 90, the next available channel is Channel 91. So you set the Start Universe as Universe 2 and the Start Channel (of the universe) to 91.
* The software will automatically calculate the end Universe and End Channel. In this case those values would be End Universe 3 End Channel 180.
So the second cluster also used 600 channels of data, 420 channels of data from Universe 2 and 180 from Universe 3. (420 + 180 = 600)

So now you have mapped the first 600 channels from the sequencing software (Sequence channels 1-600) to the first Cluster with the 2 strings of 100 pixels. You have mapped the second 600 channels from the sequencing software (sequence channels 601-1200) to the second cluster with the 4 strings of 50 pixels.

=Tools for Testing E1.31 Hardware and Connections=
These free tools allow you to test E1.31 controllers simply without using sequencing software. They are good tools to use when troubleshooting a E.131 network setup. If you are having trouble setting up your network, this allows you to isolate if it is the output plugin in your sequencing software or some networking setup issue preventing your setup from working. It is also a simple way to run basic chases and colors to test your pixel strings.

*[http://sacnview.sourceforge.net/ sACNView: Sends and Receives E1.31 Data] 
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*[http://www.da-share.com/software/da_e131/ da_E131: Sends E1.31 Data for Multiple Universes] / [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVX9LOYDz1I How-to Setup Video for DA_E131]
[[File:Da E131.png | 300px]]

=More Information=

[http://www.etcconnect.com/news.aspx?ID=20065&lang=us&region=1 Description]

[http://www.etcconnect.com/product.software.signin.aspx?docID=20481&ID=20339 Code Example and Draft Copy of Specification]

[http://www.plsn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4897&Itemid=40 Article: E1.31: An Offer You Can't Resist]

=Related Links=
[[Pixel Wiring Colors]] 
[[Controllers]] 
[[Dumb RGB or Intelligent Pixels??]] 
[[Things You Will Need To Get Started With Pixels]] 
[[Power Supplies]] 
[[Pixel Connectors]] 
[[Choosing a Pixel Voltage: 5V vs 12V]] 
[[Power Injection]] 
[[Waterproofing Pixels]] 
[[Null Pixels]] 
[[Different Styles of Pixels]]

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