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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
Standard Long Range Receivers
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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
Standard Long Range Receivers
Smart Long Range 4 Output Pixel Receiver
Smart Long Range 16 Output Pixel Receiver (coming Q1/2 2020)
Smart Long Range 16 Output DC Receiver (coming Q2 2020)
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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
WiFi not generally recommended for streaming e1.31, Artnet or DDP data due to latency in WiFi
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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.
Notes: Requires the use of free xLights sequencing application and free HSA application. See our support page.
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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
(Built-in)
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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 / WS2815 / 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 / WS2815 / WS2812B INK1003 TM1803 / TM1804 / TM1809 / TM1812 UCS1903 / UCS1909 / UCS1912 / UCS2903 / UCS2909 / UCS2912
Additional protocols can be added, just contact us for details
Can support 4 wire pixels, not currently added
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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 from internet (can be blocked)
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Download via SD card using HSA application for stand alone operations without internet
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Null / Ghost Pixels
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Yes
Start of string
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Yes
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)
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Temperature display (SPI Expansion Board Only)
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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Yes - Per Expansion Board
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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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Ability for master controller to drive outputs to other non-stand alone e1.31 controllers
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No
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Yes - From xLights Sequences using HSA application
Up to two additional non-HinksPix PRO controllers
Up to 33 Universes and 17 Universes per controller respectively
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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
1/8" Stereo Output Jack Female
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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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