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Major Function
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Specific Task
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Video
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Notes
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Intro &
Basics
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Hands on with the Flex Expansion system. Helpful if you are working with bare board and DIY assembly
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DIY Build Instructions for Flex Expansion system
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Shows AlphaPix Evolution but also applies to HinksPix Pro
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What are the differences between the AlphaPix Evolution / Flex and the AlphaPix Classic controllers
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What is an SPI output and how do they work?
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How is Long Range Differential and How does it work?
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How to navigate and configure the controller using the display and buttons
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Configuring Universes and Port Configuration on HinksPix
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A word about using wireless for sending Ethernet based data to controllers (e.131, artnet, DDP)
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Web Page
Specific
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How to Configure Color Output Order (RGB, BRG, BGR, etc)
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Screen / Button
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Setting Time Configuration on HinksPix
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Setting the Operational Mode (Stand Alone Mode, Master Mode (playing from SD card)
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How to configure a static IP address on HinksPix
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How to use the built-in test mode on the HinksPix for testing pixels
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Building DIY
Controllers &
Assembly
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Networking Overview - Hardware Interfaces (Ethernet / RS-485 / LOR) - Part 1 of 3
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Networking Overview - Multiple Protocols / Networks (Mixed LOR and DMX) - Part 2 of 3
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Networking Overview - Lighting Protocols e1.31 / sACN / Artnet / DDP - Part 3 of 3
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Networking Overview - TCP/IP Protocol (used with e1.31 and Artnet)
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Configuring (wiring, computer configuration) and Troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP
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Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Web Interface
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Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Screen / Buttons on Controller
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Sequencing
Software &
Applications
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Overview of sequencing application methods
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Application: xLights - General Output Configuration Setup
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Application: Light-o-Rama S5 - General Output Configuration Setup
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Application: xLights - 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup
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Application: Light-o-Rama S5 - 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup (not controller specific)
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Application: xLights - Using test mode to confirm proper setup of outputs and models
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Troubleshooting
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Using the built-in Test mode for testing lights and troubleshooting
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String of Lights Not Working
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Loading Factory Defaults
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Output not as expected (wrong lights light up, not all lights work, etc)
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Changing Fuses on Flex Expansion Boards (SPI)
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Updating Firmware
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Using HSA
Hinkle
Light
Standalone
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Download Link for HSA - Hinkle Stand Alone application
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http://www.joehinkle.com/XHINKS/Hinkle_Install.msi
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Introduction to HSA – Hinkle’s Stand Alone Process
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Selecting which Controller to be used in Stand Alone mode
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Identifying which Controller is the Master and which plays the Audio
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Identifying Sequences to use in Stand Alone Mode
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Creating Playlists and Schedules
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Building the Required Lighting and Audio Files for Stand Alone operation
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Using HSA to Configure the Controller
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How to provide Feedback on your HAS experience
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