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Summary of Contents for Visual Productions SpiNode
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Page 2: Revision History
Revision History Revision Date Author(s) Description 01/05/2025 Initial version... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1- Introduction 1.1 Compliance 1.2 Features 1.3 What’s in the box 1.4 Saving data memory 1.5 Further help 2- Overview 3- Wiring 3.1 Power 3.2 Data 4- Web-Interface 4.1 Access 4.2 Home page 4.3 Testing page 4.4 Routing page 4.5 Pixels page 4.6 Settings page 4.7 About page... - Page 4 ©2025 Visual Productions B.V. All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.
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Page 5: 1- Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the SpiNode. The SpiNode is a versatile node that will achieve data conversions between Art-Net, sACN and LED SPI protocols. An internal web-server provides the web-interface through which you can setup the SpiNode. A modern browser is required to access this web-interface during set-up. A browser or computer is not required for stand-alone use after the initial set-up. -
Page 6: Features
• Power Supply: PoE class I or DC input • Operating temperature -20C to +50C (-4F to 122F) • Operating relative humidity 10% to 80% non-condensing 1.3 What’s in the box The SpiNode packaging contains the following items : SpiNode • 1m network cable •... -
Page 7: Saving Data Memory
RAM memory is, however, volatile and its content will be lost through a power cycle. For this reason the SpiNode will copy any changes in the RAM memory to its onboard flash memory. Flash memory retains its data even when not powered. -
Page 8: 2- Overview
Connection to your local network via standard network switch or directly to your computer or eDMX controller. Can be used to power up the SpiNode using a PoE Class I compatible PoE switch or PoE injector. When powered via PoE the SpiNode do not provide power on the SPI ports. -
Page 9: Power Input
PoE and the DC power supply will be used in case of PoE failure. 4- Status LED When the SpiNode is in a normal state the LED will slowly pulse. The color of the LED will indicate the device status: Red: normal operating mode, DHCP •... - Page 10 See below figure for the wiring of the terminal connector: GND: Reference for power and data • D: Data signal, connect to the Data in of the LED pixel • C: Clock signal for synchroneous pixel protocols • V+: Power out depending on SPINode power IN •...
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Page 11: 3- Wiring
Max 10A PSU +5-24V 3.2 Data The quality of the connection between the SpiNode and your first pixel will mainly depend on the quality of the cable you are using, the frequency/speed of the pixel driver and the electromagnetic environment. -
Page 12: 4- Web-Interface
Web-Interface 4.1 Access There are 2 ways to access the SpiNode web interface: Directly type the IP address of the SpiNode in the address bar of your usual web- • browser. Use the “browse” function of the vManager application (See “vManager” chapter •... - Page 13 MASTER: the SpiNode can be claimed by a CueCore3 to enable 16 additional universes for this specific CueCore3 unit. The “Master” section indicates if the SpiNode is currently claimed by a CueCore3, and if so it will indicate the MAC and IP addresses of the claiming CueCore3.
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Page 14: Testing Page
ART/ACN: • Indicates the expected protocol for the port Color segment: • No data is expected for this universe Data is being received for this universe Data is expected for this universe but not received 2 different sources are sending data for this universe Source: •... - Page 15 Selection • Off: Deactivate the testing mode and re-activate control from Art-Net or sACN. All: Testing color will be applied to all pixels of all ports. Pixels: Testing color will be applied to the specific pixel of the selected port.
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Page 16: Routing Page
4.4 Routing Page The “Routing” page is the place where you will assign a specific protocol and universe to each port of the SpiNode. Overview (Also available in the “Pixels” page) Gives you a visual feedback about the level of use of each port. Indicating the number of pixels or channels already used and the amount still available. - Page 17 Last universes: Depending on the start universe, address and the number and • type of pixels the SpiNode will calculate and display the universe used by the latest pixel connected to the port. Last address: Indicates the last channel used by the last pixel connected to the •...
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Page 18: Pixels Page
Warning • The SpiNode can receive up to 6 universes per port. However, if you patch the maximum number of pixels on one port and do not use 1 as a start address, you will need to receive 7 different universes. - Page 19 Overview (Also available in the “Routing” page) Gives you a visual feedback about the level of use of each port. Indicating the number of pixels or channels already used and the amount still available. 1. You can use the “Pixel/Ch” switch to display pixels or channel’s values. The “Locate”...
- Page 20 Repeat until, the first color of the second pixel turns on. Then click “Apply”, to apply the corresponding color order and close the wizard. No. of pixels: type in the number of pixels connected to the specific port. The • maximum number of pixel depends on the number of colors in the pixels.
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Page 21: Settings Page
Indicates the IP settings of the SpiNode: IP address, subnet mask, and router/gateway IP address. The SpiNode can be set in Static IP mode or in DHCP depending on the position of the DHCP switch button. By changing the position of the DHCP switch you will automatically change the IP... -
Page 22: About Page
When going from DHCP mode to static IP mode, you will be requested to provide the new IP settings. If you activate the DHCP mode without a DHCP server in your local network, the SpiNode will automatically set itself with a IP address in the range 169.254.xx.xx after a timeout. Art-Net The “Net”... -
Page 23: 5- Vmanager
Chapter 5 vManager A free-of-charge software tool called vManager has been developed to manage the devices. vManager allows for: Setup the IP address, subnet mask, router and DHCP • Backup and restore the device’s internal data and settings • Perform firmware upgrades •... -
Page 24: Upgrade Firmware
Apps distributed by app stores are not allowed to access files outside this designated location. It is important to know where vManager is storing its files, in case you wish to transfer a backup file to memory stick or dropbox. The designated file location differs per operating system and is likely to be a long and obscure path. -
Page 25: Blink
5.3 Blink The device’s LED can be set to Blink fast for identifying the particular unit amongst multiple devices. The blinking is enabled by double-clicking on a device in the Devices list or by selecting a device and then clicking the Blink button. 5.4 Factory Defaults All the user data like settings and routing design are stored in the on-board flash memory. - Page 26 5.6.5 Ubuntu You can acquire the vManager from Snapcraft at https://snapcraft.io/ vManager. Alternatively, it can be installed by using the command-line: snap find vManager snap install vManager To update the apps later on via the command-line type: snap refresh vManager Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is recommended.
- Page 27 Appendix A List of available Pixel protocols Protocol Clocked Frequencies ✓ APA102 400 KHz 800 KHz 1 MHz APA107 ✓ 400 KHz 800 KHz 1 MHz ✓ HD107S 400 KHz 800 KHz 1 MHz ✓ HD108 400 KHz 800 KHz 1 MHz ✓...
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