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Hardware

What does what? Need more information see our Equipment page which includes Assembly Manuals, Special software called firmware and a parts list (BOM) for each piece of hardware

The Freestyle is a External SSR based Controller that will operate 1 to 32 4 channel standard DIY SSR's giving you 128 channels of lighting control from one controller. It has it's own built in power supply that can operate on 120v/240v AC. Plug it in to power and send it your DMX signal and you have from 4 to 128 channels. It is a very cost effective setup costing about what most 64 channel controllers cost. I was designed to fit its case well and is coop at diylightanimation as a kit complete with all parts, pcb, and case for around $75 so just add solder.

It is also offered as just a pcb board for those that wish to buy just the pcb.

RJ

The MR16 Controller is a specialized controller for the purpose of controlling your MR16 light Canons. It has 16 channels of independent dimming control. Each channel is design to handle 12 MR16 spot lights. It is setup to allow you to operate 4 cannons which include up to 12 Red, Green, Blue mr16 each. with each color of each canon on its own channel to allow blending of color. It uses simple spade connects to connect to it so you can any suitable cable and use female spade connectors to interconnect. It uses DMX and has perfectly smooth dimming with no flicker. It uses any external 12v supply you choose to use($19 computer supply works well). It has been tested with two different sets of MR16 available from Wirekats coops. It is design to fit into a nice small weather resistant case.

One controller can handle up to 192 MR16's if the external power 12v power supply can supply the 35 amps needed to handle them.

RJ