SMART SHOW AirPlay-Mini User Manual

Introduction
AirPlay-Mini is a multifunction Pixel-LED driver device. It is capable of capturing up to 4 universes (680xRGB/512xRGBW 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 Pixel-LED output (center
connection of the 3pin connector). The output is capable of driving 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-Mini and then sent directly out to the Pixel-LEDs (without recording/playback). AirPlay-Mini 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, 4 Universe Art-Net II & III decoding pixel data at 25fps typical
Power Input : 5-24V across Power and Ground connections of 3pin plug, reverse connection protected
Pixel-LED Data Output: RGB: Up to 680 pixels, RGBW: Up to 512 pixels
Parts Supplied
AirPlay-Mini device, 3-Pin Pluggable screw connector
Product & Pixel LED Connection
Power for the AirPlay-Mini 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-Mini 'GND' connection
and connect the local Pixel +Ve power to the PWR connection. Connect the AirPlay-Mini Pixel Output (Data Out) to a Pixel strip
Data-In (DI) connection, and ensure the GROUND(0V) of the Pixel Strip is commoned with the AirPlay-Mini's GROUND connection
(see the illustration below)
Insert SDCard
Upside down
SDCard Insertion
Please note, the SDCard should be inserted upside down into the slot, so that the manufacturer logo is facing downwards and the
contact strip of the SDCard is facing upwards. Please do not force the SDCard into the slot the wrong way around as this will
damage the slot. TO remove the SDCard, simply press the SDCard inwards lightly until the spring releases/ejects it outwards.
Antenna Connection
Screw the Wi-Fi antenna to the gold coloured antenna connection, which ever way round you mount the AirPlay-Mini 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-Mini. 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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Wi-Fi
Antenna
Connection
Status
LED
AirPlay-Mini 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)
Data Out
Ground/0V