Diy Light Animation Equipment
This page contains links and info about the DLA equipment with all current hardware is based off of the Pixelnet and DMX standard.
Smart String / Pixelnet Section
Smart String Info
Nodes(Lights) Info & Order Chart
SS Lights Info Chart and Ordering Links
Light type
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Input Side
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Max # per SSC
- based on current draw
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Approx Amps
- per Max Nodes
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Links to purchase online
- Approx. Length (It can be shorter or longer)
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Smart String Nodes
- Red +, Green - , Blue Data
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Big Chip Side of Node
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128
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3.7975
- 29ma each
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25ct String
- 5-7 ft
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50ct String
- 12-14 ft
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75ct String
- 19-21 ft
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100ct String
- 26-28 ft
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128ct String
- 33-35 ft
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(Metal Backed) 3 50/50 Nodes
- Red +, Blue - , Green Data
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DI
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120
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3.96
- 33ma each
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Square
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(Plastic rectangle) 50/50 Nodes
- Red +, Blue - , Green Data
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DI
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80
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4.16
- 52ma each
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Rectangle (Center Spacing 4.7", Wire between each 3.9", Total 7.8')
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Rigid strips 30 50/50 Nodes
- Red +, Blue - , Green Data
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Male 3 pin connector
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4
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Not Known Yet
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Rigid
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Flexible strips 13ft 50/50 nodes
- Red +, Green - , Blue Data
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Arrows show direction
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1 (120 nodes each)
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approx 3.96
- 33ma each
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Flexible
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Accessories →
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3 Conductor Cable
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3 Conductor Connectors
Chart Wire Color Changes
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Cat5e Cable
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DSC Light Order Chart
- Make sure whatever lights you buy for DSC it says Common Anode + and its 12 volts and 4 wires
- IP Waterproof rating system
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Dumb String Nodes
- Red -, Green -, Blue - , Common + (yellow or white wire)
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100
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waterproof IP68
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String from Ray Wu
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Dumb Flexible Strips 5M (~16ft)
- Red -, Green -, Blue - , Common + (yellow or white wire)
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300
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not waterproof
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Flexible Strip from two dogs light store
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Dumb Flexible Strips 5M (~16ft)
- Red -, Green -, Blue - , Common + (yellow or white wire)
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150
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not waterproof IP65
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Flexible Strip from ebay store
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SSC Pipe Size Chart
Device
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Pipe
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Cap
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Purchase Info
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Pixelnet Smart String Controller (SSC)
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1 inch 200 PSI PVC / Sch 20
- or 1 1/4 inch Sch 40 PVC
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Also, 1inch PVC Sch 40 CAP
- or 1 1/4 caps for 1 1/4 PVC pipe
- Hole sizes 15/64 for 3 wire connectors &
- 7/32 for the pigtails
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- 1" PVC Pipe 10ft
- or 1 1/4" PVC Pipe 10ft
- Lowes - CAP (2 per controller)
- 1" PVC Cap
- or 1 1/4" PVC Cap
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Pixelnet Dumb String Controller (DSC)
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200 PSI PVC / Sch 20 1 1/4 pipe works
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Library
Documents
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Videos
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Software
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- (Put this file in the /plugin/output folder) Updated 7-10-2011
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Academy info - pdfs, links and more
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Pixelnet Hardware (RGB)
EtherDongle and Add on boards
Pixelnet EtherDongle
Device
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Firmware
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Checksum
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EtherDongle
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Pixelnet ver2
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Pickit3 = 0000
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EtherDongle
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DMX
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Pickit3 = 0000
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Conductor
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[ Pixelnet]
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Pickit3 = XXXX
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Conductor
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[ DMX]
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Pickit3 = XXXX
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Slave
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[ Pixelnet]
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Pickit3 = XXXX
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Slave
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[ DMX]
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Pickit3 = XXXX
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit 3 utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
NOTE: DON'T USE THE 49.9K RESISTORS FROM THE FIRST COOP, RJ IS GETTING REPLACEMENTS. THEY SHOULD BE 49.9 OHM
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Lynx Conductor
EtherDongle Daughter Board
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Lynx Trigger
Conductor Input Board
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Lynx Slave
EtherDongle Daughter Board
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Wireless option
- One per each, if you have multiple EtherDongles including slave units working together.
- Its for timing marks only from EtherDongle with Conductor to other EtherDongles with Slave boards.
- The show data (sequence) is on the slave units and the timing from the wireless keeps each one in sync.
- The EtherDongle with Conductor has the whole show on it (sequence and audio, etc)
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USB Dongle and Combiner
Pixelnet USB Dongle
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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613B
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613B
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- NOTE: Not for use with DMX, See below for DMX firmware
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
Put one of the files below in the Vixen /plugin/output folder
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Lynx Combiner
can be use with Ether or USB Dongles
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Pixelnet Hubs
PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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811E
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8196
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector
- Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current
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Pixelnet 16 Port Passive Hub
NOTE: POWER CONNECTORS: ALWAYS use the (3) 4 pin power connectors with the 24 pin connector
- Failure to add the extra power connectors can/will damaged the PS 24 pin Connector and Hub from excess current
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Pixelnet 4 Port Passive Hub
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Features
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16-Port Active
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16-Port Passive
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4-Port Passive
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Choose Pixelnet Universe
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Uses PC Power Supply
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Regenerates Pixelnet Data
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Yes
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No
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No
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DMX Out
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Yes
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No
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No
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Pixelnet Controllers Smart and Dumb
Smart String Controller
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
To configure SSC SS Utility
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Smart String Controller V2
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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19F3
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1A6B
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
To configure SSC SS Utility
- NOTE: Do not use version 1 firmware on version 2 hardware. Doing do may damage the PIC.
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Smart String Controller V3
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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25E1
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2659
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Test
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B4A3
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B51B
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
To configure SSC SS Utility
The updated EXE file for the utility. Just find your folder that your SSC utility is in and replace the old one with this new file. When you run it then you should see the additional choice for grouping on the utility.
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Dumb String Controller
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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8DA7
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8E1F
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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DMX Section
DMX Info
- Hookup Diagrams showing DMX devices connected to a computer.
- This page is for mods needed on released production boards from DLA.
Controller (Dimmers) Comparison Table
Controller
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DMX
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# Channels
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On Board SSR
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Wireless Pkg
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LNT
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Dimming
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On Board Splitter
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12v DC
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120v AC
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240 AC
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Lynx Express
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Yes
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16
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Yes
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EX/RX or RX
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes (1)**
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Lynx Freestyle
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Yes
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128
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No/SSR4
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EX/RX wMod or RX
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Lynx SSR4-DMX
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Yes
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4
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Yes
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EX/RX wMod or RX
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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No
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Lynx MR-16
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Yes
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16
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LED/MR16
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EX/RX wMod or RX
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes ***
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No
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No
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- Legend
- LNT = Light Normalizing Technology. With the proper curves all lights turn on and dim at the same rate.
- Need to know if Lynx hardware works in your region? Lynx Voltage Info
- Asterisk Notes
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- ** Two DMX outputs using wired input (Cat5) with ver 3 pcb and higher or
- One DMX output (DMX Out2) if using the mounted EX/RX wireless module on ver 3 pcb and higher
- *** MR16 is capable of handling up to 24 volt DC source power. Please place a heat sink on the 5 volt regulator.
Cases Chart
Lynx Device
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Case Part#
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Info
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Purchase Info
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CG-1500
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Coax Demarcation Enclosure
- 12.25 X 12 X 5.25
- Note: As of 8/2011, the manufacturer has changed the locations of the mounting bosses in the case. You may need to make an adapter plate or use alternate means of attaching your board to the case.
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- CG-1500
- Call 612-724-4400 to Order
- Sales Manager Duke McNaughton
- CG-1500
- CG-1500
- New Style CG-1500
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16 Channel DC Controller
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CG-500
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Coax Demarcation Enclosure
- 6.3 X 7.8 X 2
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- CG-500
- CG-500
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- SSR4
- Splitter
- PixelNet 4 Port Passive Hub
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TA-200
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Coax Demarcation Enclosure
- 3.75 x 3 x 1.5
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- Call 612-724-4400 to Order
- Sales Manager Duke McNaughton
- TA-200
- TA-200
- TA-200
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- USB Dongle V1
- USB Dongle V2
- Wireless TX V1
- Wireless TX/RX V2
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LP-35P
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Choose Gray and put in the comments of the order
- "Make Sure it has the PCB bosses"
- No Studs
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- LP-35
If you call they will ship USPS at a much cheaper rate than UPS
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LP-51P
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Choose Gray and put in the comments of the order
- "Make Sure it has the PCB bosses"
- No Studs
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- LP-51
If you call they will ship USPS at a much cheaper rate than UPS
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DMX Hardware
Flood Light - Aether
DMX LED RGBW Flood/Spot Light
Pronunciation on Aether:
- Ether \E"ther\ ([=e]"th[~e]r), n. [L. aether, Gr. a'iqh`r, fr. a'i`qein to light up, kindle, burn, blaze; akin to Skr. idh,
- indh, and prob. to E. idle: cf. F. ['e]ther.] [Written also [ae]ther.]
Lynx Aether
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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A6F9
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A771
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Test
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xxxx
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xxxx
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
- Parts Legend
- Program Start Address with Lynx Express Configuration Utility
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Lynx Aether II
- 15 deg
- 22 deg
- 32 deg
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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84D5
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854D
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Test
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xxxx
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xxxx
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
- Program Start Address with Lynx Address Utility
- Power - 12 AC Outdoor Accent Light Transformer - Estimate 35 watts per Aether 2
- Example Homedepot Transformer
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Dimmers
Dimmer Info - Manual, Mouser Direct BOM (Bill Of Materials), Firmware and Checksum
Lynx Express
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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64C0
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6538
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Lynx Freestyle 128 Channel Controller only
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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9AAF
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9AAF
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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16 CH DC Controller (MR16)
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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90D4
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90D4
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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SSR4 4 Channel SSR plus DMX option
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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9408
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9408
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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DMX Wireless Devices
Wireless(TX/RX)Ver 2
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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1AED
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1B65
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
NOTE 2: Its recommended to use 50ms for Wireless. YMMV
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Express Receiver (EX/RX)Ver 2
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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1AED
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1B65
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- Checksums
- Pickit2 - 1AED
- Pickit3 - 1B65
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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DMX Devices
Aeon Clock
Aeon
Firmware
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Checksum
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Pickit2
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Pickit3
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Standard
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24EE
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23C1
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NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Discontinued Hardware
Lynx
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Transmitter (TX) Ver 1
- Checksums
- Pickit2 - xxxx
- Pickit3 - 475E
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Express Receiver (EX/RX)Ver 1
- Checksums
- Pickit2 - xxxx
- Pickit3 - 5EEA
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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Standalone Receiver (RX)Ver 1
- Checksums
- Pickit2 - xxxx
- Pickit3 - 5EEA
NOTE: Only use the Pickit (2 or 3) utility and not MPLAB to program the firmware
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