Controllers

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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.

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PIXEL CONTROLLERS

E1.31 (Ethernet) to SPI (Pixel Communications)

These interfaces accept an E1.31 (Ethernet) input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.

SanDevices

(USA Based run by DIYC user jstjohnz)

E68x Configuration Guide

Firmware Updates

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.206

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 (J1SYS)

(USA Based run by DIYC user j1sys)

Tutorial Video

Setup Video

Default IP Address: 10.10.10.10

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
E2	170	1Unicast	Stella-black	2 ?	512	?		link	Assembled Board: $??		With power supply,operates on low voltage DC (12-48V)

DMX512 to SPI

These interfaces accept a DMX input and typically drive one or more pixel strings.

Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)

(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
DCG-P2	170/680*	1DMX/*4HyperDMX	LPD6803, WS2801, WS2811, TM180x, TLS3001	2 Unfused (1x2 Electrical, 1x2 Logical)	512DMX/*2048HyperDMX	1		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		link	Assembled Board: $42, Assembled Board w/Case: $48		2 Pixel Outputs share 1 DMX or 4 HyperDmx input channels

Ray Wu

(China Based)

• Mini protocol Decoder;DMX to WS2801,512 dmx address decoded
• DD-100 series mini DMX protocol decoder;support WS2801 protocol control signal
• LT-DMX-1809(WS2811) DMX Decoder;support WS2811,TM1804,TM1809,TM1812 driving IC;DC5V-24V input
• LT-DMX-2801 DMX-SPI Decoder;support WS2801,WS2803 drving IC
• LT-DMX-3001 DMX-SPI Decoder;support TLS3001, TLS3002 driving IC
• LT-DMX-9813 DMX-SPI Decoder;support P9813 drving IC
• DD-1000 series DMX protocol decoder;support WS2801 IC;can decodering 512 address
• DD-1000 series DMX protocol decoder;support LPD6803IC signal;can decodering 512 address

AVD

(Australia Based run by DIYC user David_AVD)

• Audio Visual Devices APC718 Single SPI (2801 / 6803) output

ACL Wiki

ACL Thread

ACL

• 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

• Onumen Controllers (note that the start address of the DPP controllers cannot be fixed)

RPM

(USA Based run by DIYC member RPM)

• RPM Pixel Bridge

Stellascapes

(New Zealand Based run by DIYC user 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

Ray Wu

(China Based)

• T-100K-B SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input
• T-200K online led pixel controller,can be controlled via PC;suppor many kinds of IC;8ports*512pixels=4096pixels
• T-300K;SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input;can control more than 6000pixels via PC,8 ports output
• T-1000A,LED sd card pixel controller,DC5-24V input
• T-1000B,led pixel controller,support WS2801,LPD6803,WS2811,TM1804,TM1809,LPD8806.Etc;max 2048pixels controlled
• T-1000S SD card led pixel controller,2012 new version
• T-1000Stand SD card led pixel controller,2012 new version;AC110V/220V input
• T-4000 LED SD card led pixel controller;can max control 4096 pixels
• T-8000C SD card led pixel controller;AC85-265V input

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/

E1.31 Bridges and DMX Dongles

E1.31 (Ethernet) to DMX or Renard Output

DIYLEDEXPRESS

(USA Based run by DIYC user tjetzer)

• 6Port E1.31 Bridge

Joshua 1 Systems (J1SYS)

(USA Based run by DIYC user j1sys)

• ECG-D8 (Under development)
• ECG-DR4
• ECG-D4
• ECG-D2

RPM

(USA Based run by DIYC member RPM)

• E1.31 to DMX Bridge

Discussion Thread

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:

• FTDI VCP Drivers
• Install Guides for FTDI Drivers
• Updating a FTDI dongle's EEPROM

RGB Controllers Feature Comparisons

DC Controller Comparison Table

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