Controllers
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PIXEL CONTROLLERS
Ethernet (E1.31) to SPI
SanDevices
(USA Based run by DIYC user jstjohnz)
| Model | Max Pixels | DMX Universes | Pixels Supported | Output Connectors | Max Channels | DMX Universes per Output | Image | Link | Price | Manual | Note |
| 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 | link | Turnkey System: $399 | 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 | link | Assembled/Tested: $180, Full Kit: Price $109 | Owner's 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 | link | Assembled/Tested: $180, Full Kit: Price $109 | Owner's 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 | link | No Longer Available | Owner's Assembly | Firmware To be released shortly, requires 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 | link | No Longer Available | Owner's Assembly | Original E681, with Firmware Upgrade and 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 | link | No Longer Available | Owner's Assembly | Original E681, without Firmware Upgrade and without 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 | link | Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function | Owner's Assembly | To be released shortly, requires 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 | link | Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function | Owner's Assembly | Original E680, with Firmware Upgrade and 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 | link | Partial Kit: $19 (PC Board + EEPROM) needs additional parts to function | Owner's Assembly | Original E680, without Firmware Upgrade and without UP1 upgrade |
Joshua 1 Systems
(USA Based run by DIYC user j1sys)
| 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 | link | Assembled Board: $175 | Owner's Notes | ||
| ECG-PIXAD8 | 1360 | 8Unicast | LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 | 8 Fused (2x4 Electrical, 2x4 Logical) | 4080 | 1 | link | Assembled Board: $155 | Owner's | ||
| ECG-P2 | 1360 | 8Unicast | LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001 | 2 Unfused (2x1 Electrical, 2x1 Logical) | 4080 | 4 | link | Assembled Board: $68, Assembled Board w/case: $77 | Owner's |
Stellascapes
(New Zealand Based run by DIYC user mrpackethead)
| Model | Max Pixels | DMX Universes | Pixels Supported | Output Connectors | Max Channels | DMX Universes per Output | Image | Link | Price | Manual | Note |
| E16-II Green | 672 | 6Unicast | Stella-green | 16 Fused (? Electrical, ? Logical) | 2016 | ? | link | Assembled Board: $1296 | 16 Character LCD Display for diagnostics and identification information. | ||
| E16-II Commercial | 672 | 6Unicast | Stella-black | 16 Fused (? Electrical, ? Logical) | 2016 | ? | link | Assembled Board: $1995 | With power supply and 16 400mm "tails" with waterproof screw up connectors | ||
| E16-II Pro | 672 | 6Unicast | Stella-black | 16 Fused (? Electrical, ? Logical) | 2016 | ? | link | Assembled Board: $?? | With power supply and Neutrik XLR, power and ethernet chasis connectors |
DMX512 to SPI
These interfaces accept a DMX input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.
- TP3244 Pixel Driver 4 SPI (2801 / 6803) outputs
- Audio Visual Devices APC718 Single SPI (2801 / 6803) output
- Onumen Controllers (note that the start address of the DPP controllers cannot be fixed)
- RPM Pixel Bridge
TP3244 Pixel Driver
- Controlled through: DMX
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
RPM WS2801 to DMX Pixel Bridge
- Controlled through: DMX
T3: DMX512 - SPI Bridge
- Controlled through: DMX
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
E2: Ethernet - SPI Bridge
The E2 controller is an ethernet based bridge and power supply unit to control 2 strings of RGB pixels or the Stella-spark strings. Accepting Either ACN ( E1.31 ) or Art-net control protocols, the E2 is compatible with a vast range of control software. Configuration of the E2 is simple via a very easy to use Web based GUI. Everything is done via a standard web browser. The E2 operates on low voltage DC ( 12-48V ), using a high efficiency internal switch mode power supply to accurately supply the right voltage to the pixel strings. The E2 is weather tight and will happy operate outdoors.
More details at http://www.stellascapes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=62
USB to DMX512
USB DMX dongles are commonly used in conjunction with PC software to output a single universe (512 channels) of DMX.
- Audio Visual Devices or http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/index.php/USB485RJ-ISO
- Enttec Open DMX USB
- Enttec DMX USB Pro
- RPM DIY USB to DMX Adaptor
FTDI drivers for dongles:
PIXEL Extenders
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/
RGB Controllers Feature Comparisons
| Manufacturer | Model | Pre-built | DC Voltage | Channels | Channel Current | Total Current | Protocol(s) | Total Price | Per Ch Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light-O-Rama | CMB16D | Yes | 5V - 60V | 16 | 4A | 20A per 8 Ch | LOR, DMX | $119.95 | $7.49 |
| Light-O-Rama | CMB16D-QC | Yes | 5V - 60V | 16 | 4A | 20A per 8 Ch | LOR, DMX | $99.95 | $6.24 |
| TigerDMX | TigerDMX48 | Yes | 9V - 55V | 48 | 2.5A | 30A per 24 Ch | DMX | $145.00 | $3.02 |
| TigerDMX | TigerDMX120LC | Yes | 12V - 36V | 120 | 100mA | DMX | $125.00 | $1.04 | |
| AVD | DC48 | Yes | 12V - 36V | 48 | 2A | 20A per 24 Ch | DMX | $199.00 | $4.15 |
| AVD | DC24 | Yes | 12V - 36V | 24 | 2A | 15A per 12 Ch | DMX | $129.00 | $5.38 |
| Audiolight Intl | HD-714 [1] [2] | Yes | 12V - 24V | 3 | 2A | 6A | DMX | $8.95 | $2.98 |
| Audiolight Intl | HD-712 [3] [4] | Yes | 12V - 24V | 27 | 1A | 15A | DMX | $44.21 | $1.64 |
| Leynew | LN-DMXMODEL-3CH-LV12 [5] [6] | Yes | 12V | 3 | 2A | 6A | DMX | $7.49 | $2.49 |
| EUChips | PX24506 | Yes | 12V - 24V | 3 | 3A | 9A | DMX | $22.32 | $7.44 |
| wjohn | DMX3 | No | 9-35vdc | 3 | 2A per Chn | up to 6A | DMX | $9.00 | $3.00 |
| wjohn | DMX16DCSSR | No | 12-24vdc | 16 | 2A per Chn | up to 10A | DMX | $48.00 | $3.00 |
| wjohn | REN64 | No | 9-35vdc | 64 | 2A per Chn | up to 7A per SSR | RS232/485, DMX | $67.50 | $1.05 |
| Renard | Ren48LSD | No | 5,9-24vdc | 48 | 400mA | 9.6A x 2 | RS232/485, DMX | $44.66 | $0.93 |