Fright Ideas BooBox FlexMax Quick Start Manual

Audio and Speaker Connections

Internal Amplifier Volume Controls
Use the MP3 volume controls for audio coming from
the FlexMax. Use the MIX volume controls to
control an external audio source you'd like to mix in.
AUDIO
LINE
SPEAKERS
OUT
MIX MIX MP3
(MP3)
VOL IN VOL
STEREO
L L
R R
MONO
VOLUME CONTROLS
Copying Audio Files to the BooBox
The recommended method to get your audio files onto the BooBox is to use our free Director software. It will copy
the sounds to your BooBox or ScareMaster and ensure the filenames and folder structure are correct. If you are
using a Mac, or prefer to copy the files on your own, see the full manual for SD card layout details.

Programming

BooBoxes can be easily programmed with our free Director software and an SD card. The Director Connect allows
you to see your work in real-time, rather than having to save the program to an SD card first. The ScareMaster is a
great real-time programming option for those who don't want to be tethered to a computer.
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR IN REAL-TIME
WITH DIRECTOR CONNECT
LINE EXPANSION PORT TO - +
OUT AUX
SD CONTROLLER 9-24VDC
CARD (OPTIONAL)
AUDIO FRIGHTLINK / DMX PWR
SHORTCUTS
• HOLD ENABLE AND TAP PLAY FOR THE MENU
• HOLD ENABLE AND TAP REC TO SAVE ALL SCENES
• HOLD PLAY TO SELECT A SCENE
• HOLD REC TO SELECT DMX/OUTPUT CHANNELS
ScareMaster
REC
A B
ANIMATION PROGRAMMER FI-200
A B
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PLAY
MENU ENTER
ENABLE 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
SCAREMASTER IN REAL-TIME

Tips and Tricks

The BooBoxes have some great features that are often left undiscovered. The full list can be found in the manual
available online. Below are just a few examples:
Ambient Resume - Tells the Ambient scene to resume from where it left off after an input scene has finished.
Play All Sound Mode - Fill a scene folder with audio files and the BooBox will play them all. Great in Ambient mode!
Fade on Interrupt - If a scene is interrupted before completion it will fade out the audio before stopping.
Manual Playback - Hold the PLAY button for a few seconds to select which Input scene you'd like to trigger.
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Connecting Amplified Speakers
The FlexMax audio output is designed to connect to
powered speakers or external amplifiers.
AUDIO
LINE
SPEAKERS
OUT
MIX MIX MP3
(MP3)
VOL IN VOL
L L
R R
POWERED SPEAKERS
OR AMPLIFIER
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MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
BooBox FlexMax
SD
PROP CONTROLLER FI-216
CARD
PROGRAMMER WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
SERVOS
-
A B +
S
PWR DMX INPUTS
12-24 5 - 24V DC/AC
VDC
12-
1 - 2 + 3 C 1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8 PLAY
GND 24V
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
Director
Connect + 1 2 3 4 + 5 6 7 8 + 9 10 11 12 + 13 14 15 16
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
DIRECTOR USB INTERFACE
FOR REAL-TIME CONTROL
BooBox FlexMax
ACTIVE
PROP CONTROLLER FI-216
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
PN: 201 PROGRAMMER
SERVOS
-
A
B +
S
PWR DMX INPUTS
12-24
5 - 24V DC/AC
VDC
12-
GND 24V 1 - 2 + 3 C 1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8 PLAY
+ 1 2 3 4 + 5 6 7 8 + 9 10 11 12 + 13 14 15 16
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
BooBox FlexMax
PROP CONTROLLER FI-216
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
PROGRAMMER
SERVOS
-
A B +
S
PWR DMX INPUTS
12-24
5 - 24V DC/AC
VDC
12- + 3
GND 24V 1 - 2 C 1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8 PLAY
Quick-Start Guide
BooBox FlexMax
This guide covers only a fraction of what the FlexMax can do.
Tutorial videos and a full manual are available online.

Power Supply

PWR DMX
12-24
VDC
12-
1
GND 24V
L R
4 - 8 OHM
SPEAKERS
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
SD CARD
AUDIO
LINE
SPEAKERS
OUT
MIX MIX MP3
VOL IN VOL (MP3)
POWER CAN BE SUPPLIED
L L
R R
USING THE BARREL CONNECTOR
OR THE TRIGGER TERMINAL
BLOCK.
Selecting your Power Supply Voltage
L R
4 - 8 OHM
SPEAKERS
The FlexMax requires a 12 or 24 volt DC power supply.
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
We generally recommend using a 24 volt power supply.
SD CARD
AUDIO
This will get you the most volume from of the amplifier,
LINE
SPEAKERS
OUT
MIX MIX MP3
(MP3)
VOL IN VOL
L L
R R
and enable you to use larger solenoids without
exceeding the maximum current capacity of the
solid-state outputs. It will however require that all the
devices connected to your outputs be rated for 24 volts.
DMX
L R
4 - 8 OHM
SPEAKERS
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
SD CARD
AUDIO
Master Mode (Default)
SPEAKERS LINE
OUT
MIX MIX MP3
(MP3)
VOL IN VOL
L L
R R
The FlexMax can be linked to our BooTunes or
BooTunes Amped MP3 players to add more audio
channels. It can also be connected to other BooBoxes
or DMX fixtures to control them in sync with the rest of
the show.
Slave Mode
The FlexMax can be setup as a DMX slave to another
FlexMax or DMX controller. The controller can then
control the Flex's outputs and audio, or trigger scenes
depending on the DMX mode.
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE
Sizing Your Power Supply
To size a supply you must add up the wattage for the
+ 3
- 2 most outputs that will be on at any one time, then add 2
watts for the FlexMax if you're NOT using the internal
amplifier, or 50 if you are.
Example:
50 watts FlexMax using Amp (24 volts is best)
+ 36 watts 6 x 6 watt solenoids
= 86 watts Need a 24 VDC > 86 watt supply
About Solid-State Outputs
Solid-state outputs are great for reliably controlling
relays, solenoids, and LED lights. They cannot be used
to directly control high-current, AC powered, or
contact-closure devices like a relay can. However,
unlike relays, they have no moving parts that will wear
out over time. Use external relays for these loads.
Keeping these moving parts outside of the controller
allows them to be easily replaced when they wear out.
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MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V)
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
BooBox FlexMax
PROP CONTROLLER
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
PROGRAMMER
SERVOS
-
A B +
S
PWR DMX
12-24
VDC
12-
GND 24V 1 - 2 + 3 C 1
+ 9 10 11 12 + 13 14 15 16 L R
+ 1 2 3 4 + + 5 6 7 8 +
INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE 4 - 8 OHM
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V)
SPEAKERS INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MIX IN AUDIO
BooBox Flex
MP3 AUDIO
PROP CONTROLLER FI-206
FI-216
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SD CARD SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
1 2
GND IN IN
AUDIO GND GND
AUDIO
LINE PWR 12V 12V
SPEAKERS
OUT LINE
MIX MIX MP3 PWR
INPUTS (MP3) DMX INPUTS OUT
VOL IN VOL 12-24
5 - 24V DC/AC
5 - 24V DC/AC VDC
L L 12-
GND 24V 1 - 2 + 3 C 1 2 PLAY
2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8 PLAY R R
9 -24 9 -24
LINE OUT LINE OUT
VDC VDC
PWR AUDIO PWR AUDIO
BooTunes BooTunes
MP3 PLAYER FI-408 MP3 PLAYER FI-408
C C
SD CARD SD CARD
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
PWR DMX INPUTS PWR DMX INPUTS
5 - 24V DC/AC 5 - 24V DC/AC
BUSY BUSY
1 2 - 3 + C 1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8 1 2 - 3 + C 1 2 3 4 C 5 6 7 8