How to connect your controller to your computer or network
Coming Soon
How to configure the HinksPix PRO controller for a standard 16 string x 50 pixel megatree, then setup that tree and create a sequence in xLights
Are you using Long Range Receivers and need configuration information? See this page for Long Range information
https://www.holidaycoro.com/LongRange
HinksPix Controller Web Interface Overview – What each menu option does
Web Status Page Overview – See live data going into controller to confirm operation – See power, voltage, temperature and other environmental data – See Time (for scheduling shows playing from the controller) – See firmware versions – Buffer status / dropped data
General Network Configuration Overview – How DHCP IP addressing works – How static / fixed IP addressing works – Configuring WiFi (shortcut to 5:22) / connecting to an access point / disabling WiFi / Why use WiFi – How to configure the controller as a WiFi access point to use a device to connect TO the controller (shortcut to 14:08) – Displaying DNS host name and MAC address (not typically used)
Configuring e1.31 / Artnet / DDP Setup Information – How to select the incoming data protocol (e1.31, Artnet or DDP) – Selecting between unicast and multicast receiving – Setup universes and channels and assigning them to outputs
Configuring Output Configuration – Configuring SPI, Long Range (Regular, Smart, AC) and AC boards – Color Order (RGB, BRG, BGR, etc) – Forward or reverse addressing – Null pixels – Brightness – Gama / Color output – Pixel Count – Channel Numbers – DMX 1990 / RS-485 Legacy DMX Output Port Configuration – Output Pixel Timing (used in special cases with unusual pixel types)
Misc Settings Tab Detailed Drill Down – FM Transmitter Options – Operating Mode – Master / Slave, Ethernet data (e1.31 / Artnet / DDP) – Time Zone – Bypass firmware updates / Pause Updates
A word about using wireless for sending Ethernet based data to controllers (e.131, artnet, DDP)
Web Page Specific
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Screen / Button Specific
Setting Time Configuration on HinksPix
Setting the Operational Mode (Stand Alone Mode, Master Mode (playing from SD card)
How to configure a static IP address on HinksPix
How to use the built-in test mode on the HinksPix for testing pixels
Building DIY Controllers & Assembly
Networking Overview – Hardware Interfaces (Ethernet / RS-485 / LOR) – Part 1 of 3
Networking Overview – Multiple Protocols / Networks (Mixed LOR and DMX) – Part 2 of 3
Networking Overview – Lighting Protocols e1.31 / sACN / Artnet / DDP – Part 3 of 3
Networking Overview – TCP/IP Protocol (used with e1.31 and Artnet)
Configuring (wiring, computer configuration) and Troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP
Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Web Interface
Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Screen / Buttons on Controller
Sequencing Software & Applications
Overview of sequencing application methods
Application: xLights – General Output Configuration Setup
Application: Light-o-Rama S5 – General Output Configuration Setup
Application: xLights – 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup
