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Function
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Feature
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AlphaPix Evolution
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HinksPix Pro
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Hardware
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Expansion Boards Supported
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16 Port / 4 Output / Long Range Differential & 16 Port SPI - Up to 3 per CPU
16 Output 120v AC - Up to 1 per CPU
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16 Port / 4 Output / Long Range Differential & 16 Port SPI - Up to 3 per CPU
16 Output 120v AC - Up to 1 per CPU
Support for soon to be released Smart Long Range Receivers |
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Two 100 Mb/s Ethernet Network Ports with Switch for Daisy Chaining
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Yes
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Yes
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4 Line / 16 Character OLED Back-Lit Display for configuration, monitoring and testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Five push button control switches located on top for easy access and use with gloves
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Yes
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Yes
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Temperature Sensor(s) with configurable shutdown on over-temp situations
Notes: Requires SPI Expansion board
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Yes
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Yes
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32 Bit CPU
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Yes
1 CPU
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Yes
2 CPUs
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Automated fan control using standard CPU cooler fan (not typically required)
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Yes
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No
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RS-485 / DMX 1990 / e1.11 Output Ports (screw terminals)
Notes: RS485 ports are separate of SPI and other outputs and do not use up channels. Outputs are clearly marked on board. See our Knowledge Base on wiring or connecting with LOR controllers
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2
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1
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No separate CPU power source - power is obtained from any connected expansion board
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Yes
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Yes
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Built-in WiFi Interface used for device management and multi-controller sync operations
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No
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Yes
802.11 a / c / n
WEP / WPA / WPA2
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Battery Backup / On-Board Clock / RTC
Notes: For use with on-board sequence playback mode
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No
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Yes
Synced with Internet Time
Time Zone & Daylight Savings Time Support
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SD Card Slot for on-board sequence storage
Notes: SD Card required for playback. Requires sequences from EasyLights.com or uploaded from xLights sequencing application.
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No
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Yes
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1/8" Stereo Line Level Output Jack
Notes: For use with on-board sequence playback mode
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No
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Yes
(installed)
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Number of Output Ports
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3 x 16 / 48 Total
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3 x 16 / 48 Total
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FM Transmitter Option
Notes: For use with on-board sequence playback mode
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No
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Yes
(optional)
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Specs
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Maximum number of pixels per controller
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16,320 Pixels Total
48 Ports @ 2 Universes
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24,480 Pixels Total
48 Ports @ 3 Universes
Max 4 Universes per output
Max 144 Universes for entire controller - can be distributed on a per output basis
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Maximum number of pixels per output (SPI) - Exclusive of power, see chart below for power limits
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340
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680
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Pixel Protocols Supported:
Controllers do not support "GECE"
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3 Wire (All HolidayCoro pixels are 2811 / 1903) WS2811 / WS2812 / WS2813 / WS2812B INK1003 TM1803 / TM1804 / TM1809 / TM1812 UCS1903 / UCS1909 / UCS1912 / UCS2903 / UCS2909 / UCS2912
4 Wire WS2801 / WS2803 / 6803 / 2801
4 Wire LPD6803 / LPD1101 D705 UCS6909 / UCS6912 3001 TLS3001 / TLS3002 CY3005 8806 LPD8803 / LPD8806 9813 P9813
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3 Wire (All HolidayCoro pixels are 2811 / 1903) WS2811 / WS2812 / WS2813 / WS2812B INK1003 TM1803 / TM1804 / TM1809 / TM1812 UCS1903 / UCS1909 / UCS1912 / UCS2903 / UCS2909 / UCS2912
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Software
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Firmware Update Method
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Upload from web interface
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Automatic download
(can be blocked)
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Null / Ghost Pixels
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Start of string
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Start of string
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Reverse DMX addressing
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Yes
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Yes
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Zig-Zag / Matrix addressing
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Yes
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No
All modern sequencing software provides this functionality more efficiently. |
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Color order output mapping (RGB, BRG, GRB, etc)
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Yes - Per Output
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Yes - Per Output
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Password protection
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Yes
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No
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Adjustable OLED screen brightness via software
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Yes
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No
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Voltage display (SPI and Long Range Expansion Boards only)
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Coming Soon
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Temperature display (SPI Expansion Board Only)
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Coming Soon
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Built-in test sequences selectable from OLED screen and via web page
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Yes - 22 types
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Yes - 6 types
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Standalone
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Standalone operation with sequences from xLights
Notes: Requires SD Card for sequence storage.
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No
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Yes
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Standalone operation with sequences from EasyLights.com
Notes: Requires SD Card for sequence storage.
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No
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Yes
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Ability for master controller to drive outputs to other non-stand alone e1.31 controllers
Notes: Up to 144 total universes on controller or on another controller
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No
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Yes - From xLights Sequences
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FM and Line Level Output Audio directly from master controller
Notes: FM Transmitting requires optional FM transmitter board
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No
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Yes
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Input Protocols
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e1.31 / sACN (over TCP/IP over Ethernet)
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
96 DMX Universes
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
144 DMX Universes
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Artnet (over TCP/IP over Ethernet)
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
96 DMX Universes
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Yes
Unicast / Multicast:
144 DMX Universes
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DDP (over TCP/IP over Ethernet)
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No
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Yes
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