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Introduction
NetPixel-OCTO will drive up to Sixteen ArtNet Pixel universes (2720 WS2811/2/2b/3/SK6812 Pixel-LEDs) from data
sent over a wired Ethernet network. Device IP, and ArtNet/sACN Universe settings are adjustable directly from your
browser interface. A 8-core+ground cable is provided for outputting the data to the Pixel LED strips/matrix.
operational mode is indicated by a simple green 7 segment display. Product firmware updates can be sent over USB,
and a serial diagnostics interface has also been included.
Specifications
IEEE 802.3 compatible Ethernet controller, integrated MAC and 10/100 Base-T/TX PHY
Browser configuration server and UDP Client modes
Isolated RJ45 Ethernet connection
Sixteen universe ArtNet II & III decoding NRZ data at 25fps typical
Twelve universe sACN decoding NRZ data at 25fps typical
Power Input : 5V USB Powered only
Parts Supplied
NetPixel-OCTO Interface, 1 x USB-MiniUSB cable (power, configuration & firmware upload)
Product Pixel LED Connection
The 8-core&ground cable is used to connect to seperate lengths of WS2812-style pixels
The outputs are colour coded to align with specific universes as follows :
Black = Output A = Universes 1 & 2
Orange = Output C = Universes 5 & 6
Yellow = Output E = Universes 9 & 10
White = Output G = Universes 13 & 14
The Shield/Drain represents the OV/Ground wire for all outputs and should be common to ALL outputs
Powering Options
The NetPixel-OCTO can only be powered either from a USB power source, such as a quality mains-plug-in source
(500mA min). Applying more than 5V to the product via USB may cause damage internally
LAN Ethernet Connection
The NetPixel-OCTO can be configured for almost any IP setting, although a default IP of 192.168.1.200 is supplied
with the unit. In general this will be a similar IP to your home router/hub, therefore the NetPixel-OCTO can be
connected directly to one of your router LAN Ports. Once connected it can be accessed from a PC that is also connected
to that same network.
Device Configuration
It is possible to configure your device in one of two ways, either directly from your PC Browser (if you are initially
on a 192.168.1.x network) or via a Serial configuration using the USB connection, this is useful for directly setting to
an alternative network.
NetPixel-OCTO Installation & Use
Brown = Output B = Universes 3 & 4
Red = Output D = Universes 7 & 8
Green = Output F = Universes 11 & 12
Blue = Output H = Universes 15 & 16
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- Page 1 The NetPixel-OCTO can be configured for almost any IP setting, although a default IP of 192.168.1.200 is supplied with the unit. In general this will be a similar IP to your home router/hub, therefore the NetPixel-OCTO can be connected directly to one of your router LAN Ports. Once connected it can be accessed from a PC that is also connected to that same network.
- Page 2 PC browser (most browsers are supported) and type into the URL bar 192.168.1.200 and press return, this will show a 'C' on the display. As long as the PC and the NetPixel-OCTO are connected to the same network at 192.168.1.200 the configuration interface should appear as follows: Ethernet Settings &...
- Page 3 (the second Universe assumes it is one after the first universe) It is also possible to press SCAN in the output devices window, Jinx will communicate with the NetPixel-OCTO and create 16 devices/universes automatically, but you may need to edit each one to your individual needs Design your matrix size and shape within 'SetUp>MatrixOptions'...
- Page 4 Unlike other multi-output devices, NetPixel-OCTO has the ability to deal with different sized universes. Therefore any universe can be any length and NetPixel-OCTO will work out the best way to output the data. All you need to do is set the number of channels per universe in the hosting software (channels=3*pixels for RGB pixels), or from within the Browser configuration.
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