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Introduction
AirPlay-ONE is a multifunction Pixel-LED driver device. It is capable of capturing up to 16 universes (2720xRGB/2048xRGBW
Pixel-LEDs) of Wi-Fi Art-Net Pixel data and saving the data-stream direct to a standard micro SDCard inserted in the front panel.
Up to 100 separate animation files can be recorded, and they can be recalled and played-back to the 4 Pixel-LED outputs on the
output connector of the device. Each output is capable of driving up to 680RGB (or 512RGBW) Pixel-LEDs, using the standard
WS2811/12/13/15/SK6812-style protocol. The mode of operation and file selection can be done via a simple deployed WebApp
that can be accessed via mobile-phone or tablet. The device can also be put into 'LiveStream' mode where pixel data-streams can
be sent directly to the AirPlay-ONE and then sent directly out to the Pixel-LEDs (without recording/playback). AirPlay-ONE can
also operate in a Standalone mode called 'FilePlayer' where no network connection is needed. Operation Mode is indicated by a
simple Red-Blue status LED.
Specifications
Radio Module : Wireless standard 802.11 b/g/n, Frequency range 2.4-2.5 GHz
Protocol : Art-Net over Wi-Fi, 16 Universe Art-Net II & III decoding pixel data at 25fps typical
Power Input : 5-24V across Power and Ground connections of 7pin plug, reverse connection protected
Pixel-LED Data Output: RGB: Up to 2720 pixels, RGBW: Up to 2048 pixels
Parts Supplied
AirPlay-ONE device, 7-Pin Pluggable screw connector, 1 x Micro SDCard (SanDisk Ultra Class 10, recommended)
Product & Pixel LED Connection
Power for the AirPlay-ONE can be tapped off the local Pixel power as long as it is within 5-24V range. Applying more than 24V
to the product may cause damage internally. Connect the Pixel Ground (OV) connection to the AirPlay-ONE 'GND' connection
and connect the local Pixel +Ve power to the PWR connection. Connect each AirPlay-ONE Pixel Output (Data Out) to a separate
Pixel strip Data-In (DI) connection, and ensure the GROUND(0V) of the Pixel Strip is commoned with the AirPlay-ONE's GROUND
connection (see the illustration below)
Wi-Fi
Antenna
Connection
Status
LED
Antenna Connection
Screw the Wi-Fi antenna to the gold coloured antenna connection, which ever way round you mount the AirPlay-ONE always try to
face the Antenna in the same 'plane' as the Wi-Fi routers Antenna. For example, both vertical.
The antenna supplied has a gain of 2dBi, alternative antenna can be used as long as the pin/socket arrangement matches that of
the AirPlay-ONE. Similarly, antenna extension cables can also be used.
Status LED
The Status LED on the device front panel can show either RED, BLUE or OFF. All connection & operational modes are shown using
this simple indicator by various flashes and sequences :
Initialisation Processes
Solid Purple
Red/Blue equal medium flash (Red=250ms:Blue=250ms)
Red/Blue equal fast flash (Red=100ms:Blue=100ms)
Short Slow Red flash (Red=75ms:OFF=925ms)
Long Red On, Long OFF (Red=1s:OFF=1s)
Solid Blue
Operation Modes
Solid Blue
Very fast Blue flashing (Blue=50ms:OFF=50ms)
Short Blue flash twice per second (Blue=25ms:OFF=475ms) LiveStream Mode (receiving data)
Solid Red
Very fast Red flashing (Red=50ms:OFF=50ms)
Solid Blue, dips when new changes are received
Firmware Update (see relevant section)
Fast flickering Purple
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AirPlay-ONE User Guide
WIFI.INI Config Errors (see DEBUG.TXT)
No Card detected or No WIFI.INI file
Reading WIFI.INI configuration
Connecting to WiFi Network
Network not found or no connection possible
Network Connected
Standby Mode / LiveStream (waiting for data)
Playback Mode Playing
Record Mode (waiting for data)
Record Mode (capturing data)
RemoteControl Mode active
POWER (5-24v)
GROUND 0V
GROUND 0V
Pixel Out 1
Pixel Out 2
Pixel Out 3
Pixel Out 4
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Summary of Contents for SMART SHOW AirPlay-ONE
- Page 1 Product & Pixel LED Connection Power for the AirPlay-ONE can be tapped off the local Pixel power as long as it is within 5-24V range. Applying more than 24V to the product may cause damage internally. Connect the Pixel Ground (OV) connection to the AirPlay-ONE 'GND' connection and connect the local Pixel +Ve power to the PWR connection.
- Page 2 *STARTUP_MODE= options: If you want AirPlay-ONE to power up directly into a specific mode, then you can set that here. This is very useful when you have finished creating all your content and you just want AirPlay-ONE to start working automatically once you have applied the power.
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Page 3: File Number
Using Blank SDCards If you place a blank SDCard into the SDCard slot, AirPlay-ONE will know that there are files missing and will automatically create a WIFI.INI file (prefilled with default values) and also create the /DATA/ directories where your pixel data will finally reside... - Page 4 Frame-rates when Recording or Livestreaming AirPlay-ONE will work most effectively at 25 Frames per second, this is taking into account the fact that pixel data output can be up to 4 universes in length, and the fastest AirPlay-ONE can refresh its outputs is highly dependant on the LONGEST pixel output. For example, if you have an output that is sending 4 whole universes, that is 680 RGB Pixel-LEDs, which takes over 20ms to send.
- Page 5 If you decide to use *STARTUP_MODE=FILEPLAYER, and enter up to 10 file numbers in the *PLAYLIST= list, then on power up, AirPlay-ONE will play each of the list entries in order ONLY if they exist on the SDCard. If a particular file is non-existent it will be skipped, and the next one in the list checked and played.
- Page 6 Mounting your AirPlay-ONE The AirPlay-ONE end plates have slots that can be used to pass either Velcro straps or cable ties through so the device can be mounted to a solid surface. Alternatively, a DIN-rail mounting plate can be purchased from SmartShow UK which simply fits between the slots provided.
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