RGB Pixel Controllers

#	General	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 v2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S	RonP-64	F16v1	Zeus-16
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g1	Manufacturer	SanDevices	Advatek	Holiday Coro	Falcon	Falcon	J1Sys	RonP	Falcon	DLA
	Type Controller	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet/Pixelnet/Player	Ethernet/Pixelnet/Player	Ethernet	Ethernet	Pixelnet	Pixelnet
g2	Retail Price Assembled ($/USD)	$180.00+$9 US Shipping	$199.00+free shipping	$189.99	$200.00	$125 (Does not include $45 Beagle Black)	$175.00	$105	$110	N/A
g3	Retail Price Kit ($/USD)	$109.00	N/A	N/A	N/A	$85.00 (Does not include $45 Beagle Black)	N/A		$85	$68.00
g4	Availability	Now	Now	Now	Now	June 2015	Now	Now	Now	Now
g5	CPU	32-Bit	32-Bit	32-Bit	32-Bit+FPGA	32-Bit	32-Bit	FPGA	32-Bit	16-Bit
g6	Number of PCB Layers	2-layer	4-layer	4-layer/2oz per layer	2-layer/4-layer (Multiple boards)	2-layer	2-layer	2-layer	2-layer	2-layer
g7	Configuration method	Webpage	Windows App	Webpage/LCD	Webpage	Webpage (FPP)	Webpage	Programmer	Webpage	Windows App
g8	Warranty Period	Not Listed	36 Months	36 Months	Not Listed	Not Listed	Not Listed	None	Not Listed	Not Listed
g9	Width (inches)	7	7.87	7.87	7	7	5.9	4.5	7	9.75
g10	Height (inches)	4	4.72	4.72	4.9	4.9	4.25	3.9	4.9	5.25
	Input	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
i1	E.131/sACN Unicast (Ethernet)	Yes (12 Universes)	Yes (36 Universes)	Yes (32 Universes)	Yes (64 Universes)	Yes (100+ Universes)	Yes (P12R: 12 Universes P12S: 14 universes)	No	No	No
i2	E.131/sACN Multicast (Ethernet)	Yes (7 Universes)	Yes (36 Universes)	Yes (32 Universes)	Yes (64 Universes)	Yes (100+ Universes)	Yes (P12R: 12 Universes P12S: 14 universes)	Yes (64 Universes)	No	No
i3	Artnet (Ethernet)	Yes (12 Universes)	32 universes	32 universes	No / Coming	No / Coming	Yes	No	No	No
i4	DMX (RS-485)	No	No	No	4 universes	No (1 universe coming)	No	No	No	No
i5	Pixelnet (RS-485)	No	No	No	No	No (1 Pixelnet Universes)	No	No	Yes (16 Universes/2 Pixelnet Universes)	Yes (8 Universes/1 Pixelnet Universe)
i6	Renard (RS-485)	No	No	No	4 circuits (coming)	No	No	No	No	No
i7	Maximum Universes (512 byte packets)	7 multicast/ 12 unicast	32	32	64	100+	12	64	16	32
i8	Maximum Channels	3,060 / 6,120	16,320	16,320	32,640	50,000+	6,120	32,640	8,196	16,384
	Output	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
o1	SPI Outputs	16	16	16	16	16	12	64	16	16
o2	SPI Outputs (Additional)	N/A	--	N/A	16 more with $40 daughter board. total 32	32 more with (2) $40 daughter boards. total 48	--	--	--	N/A
o3	Max pixels per SPI Output	500	340 (2 Universes)	340 (2 Universes)	680 (340 for 3001 pixels)	500+	170 (1 Universe)	170 (1 Universe)	170 (1 Universe)	128
o4	Max pixels per board	1,020 multicast 2,040 unicast	5,440	5,440	10,880	8000+ (24000+ if two expansion boards)	2,040	10,880	2720	2048
o5	DMX (RS-485)	Yes / 4 Shared - Uses SPI output (TTL)	Yes / 3 Dedicated Outputs, Screw	Yes / 3 Dedicated Outputs Screw	Yes / 4 Dedicated Outputs RJ45	Yes / 8 Dedicated Outputs RJ45	(P12R: No, P12S: Yes / 2 Dedicated Outputs RJ45)	Yes / 64 (TTL)	No	No
o6	Pixelnet (RS-485)	No	No	No	Yes, 4 pixelnet universes	Yes, 8 pixelnet universes	No	No	Yes, 4 pixelnet universes	Yes, 4 pixelnet universes
o7	Renard (RS-485)	Yes	No	No	Yes, 4 outputs	Yes, 8 outputs	No	Yes / 64 (TTL)	No	No
	Output - Supported Protocols	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
p1	# of different prococols supported simultaneously	4	1	1	16 (32 with expansion board)	1	12	64	16	1
p2	WS2801 / WS2803	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
p3	WS2811 / WS2812 / TM1804 / TM1803 / TM1809 / TM1812 / SM16715 / INK1003	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
p4	TLS3001 / TLS3002 / CY3005	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
p5	LPD6803 / D705 / LPD1101 / USC6909 / UCS6912	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
p6	1903	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
p7	SM16716	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
p8	MBI6020	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
p9	GE Color Effects	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
p10	P981x	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
p11	APA102	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
p12	LX1203	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
	Power	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
pw1	Power Inputs - Individual banks	2	2	2	2	2	2	None	2	1
pw2	Current capacity per bank	32A	32A	40A	30A	30A	30A	N/A	30A	30A
pw3	Voltage Range	5-24V DC	5-30V DC	5-24V DC	5-24V DC	5-24V DC	5-36V DC	N/A	5-24V DC	12V DC
pw4	Different voltages per bank	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	Yes	No
pw5	Fused input(s)	Yes	Yes/Blade	Yes/Blade	Yes/Blade	Yes/Blade	Yes/Blade	N/A	Yes/Blade	No
pw6	Fused outputs (type)	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Mount	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade	Yes/Mini-ATO Blade
pw7	Fused outputs (amps)	5A	4A	5A	5A	5A	7.5A	1.5A	5A	4A
pw8	SPI output connection type	Plugable Screw	Plugable Screw	Plugable Screw	Plugable Screw	Plugable Screw	Plugable Screw	RJ45	Plugable Screw	Screw
pw9	Power input connection type	Screw	Screw	Screw	Screw	Screw	Screw	Screw	Screw	Screw
pw10	Power input connection max wire gauge	12 AWG	12 AWG	10 AWG	12 AWG	12 AWG	12 AWG	14 AWG	12 AWG	Unlisted
pw11	Power input / Over voltage/Polarity Protection	Yes / Both	Polarity Protection	Polarity Protection	Over voltage	Over voltage	Unlisted	None	Over voltage	Unlisted
pw12	Controller powered by pixel power input	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, depends on output board type	Yes	Yes
pw13	Controller powered by external power	Yes (5-24V DC)	No	No	Yes (5-24V DC)	Yes (5-24V DC)	Yes (5-12V DC)		No	No
	Features	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
f1	Null/Ghost pixels (start of string)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
f2	Null/Ghost pixels (middle of string)	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
f3	Reverse DMX addressing (start at end of string)	Yes / 4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
f4	Zig-Zag / Maxtrix Addressing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
f5	Grouping (consolidate pixels to fewer DMX channels)	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
f6	Color Order (RGB, BGR,GRB, etc)	Yes, per Cluster	Yes, per string	Yes, per output	Yes, per string	Yes, per string	Yes, per string	No	Yes, per string	Yes, per string
f7	Adjustable data output refresh rate	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, Output at input rate (5mS max)	Yes	Yes
f8	E1.31/Artnet stats via web interface	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
f9	Test Pattern output (RGB)	Yes (Web Page)	Yes	Yes	Yes Pushbutton	Yes Pushbutton	Yes (DIP Switch)	Yes	No	No
f10	Uploadable custom sequences	No	No	No	Coming	Coming	No	No	No	No
f11	Built-in canned sequences	No	Coming	Yes - 22 Types	Coming	Coming	No	No	No	No
f12	Gamma Correction	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
	Stand Alone Player	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
sa1	Controller can be stand alone player	No	No	No	Yes Soon: raspberry pi as daughter board	Yes beagle bone as daughter board	No	No	No	No
	Real Time Clock included	N/A	N/A	N/A	Optional	Yes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Additional	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
a1	Remote temperature level monitoring	No	Yes	Yes - LCD & Webpage	Yes 3 temp sensors (optional). Chip/Internal box, Outside box	Yes 1 temp sensor for controller.	No	No	No	No
a2	Remote Power level monitoring	No	Yes	Yes - LCD & Webpage	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
	Blown Fuse Indicator	No	No	No	Yes, Optional, 16 LED's	Yes, Optional, 16 LED's	No	No	Yes, 16 LED's	No
a3	LCD Display	No	No	Yes, 2 line LCD Backlit	Yes, 128x64 OLED	Yes, optional	No	No	No	No
a4	Firmware update method	Over Ethernet/ USB	Over Ethernet	Over Ethernet / Browser	Over Ethernet/USB/Pickit3/Raspberry Pi	Over Ethernet/USB/Pickit3	Over Ethernet	N/A	Over Ethernet/USB/Pickit3	Pickit3
a5	On board power indicator LED	Yes / 3	Yes	Yes	Yes / 3	Yes / 1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
a6	On board status indicator LED (other)	Yes / 2	Yes / 2	Yes / 2	Yes / 2	Yes / 4	Yes / 5	No	Yes / 3	Yes / 1
a7	Reset/Reboot/Configuration switch	Yes / 2	Yes / 2	Yes / 5	Yes / 2	Yes / 3	Yes / 1 + DIP	Yes	Yes / 2	Yes / 2
a8	SPI output wiring diagram silkscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes - On each output	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
a9	Power input wiring diagram silkscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
a10	Screw mounting holes	Yes / 6	Yes / 6	Yes / 4	Yes / 6	Yes / 6	Yes / 6	Yes	Yes / 6	Yes / 4
a11	5V DC Output for External Devices	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No		Yes	No
a12	Pluggable resistor banks	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No		Yes	No
	ADDITIONAL INFO	E682	PixLite 16	AlphaPix 16 V2	F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)	F16-Beagle	ECG-P12R/P12S		F16v1	Zeus-16
	VENDOR COMMENTS This allows vendors to describe some unique features of their controller that was not covered above.		- supports pixel grouping - supports brightness control - manufactured in Australia - unlimited free support over phone, no additional charges for support - 4 Layer PCB (including 6oz copper thickness for power/gnd planes to reduce heat dissipation and minimize voltage drop.)	- sold and supported from the USA - unlimited free hardware support via phone or email, non-hardware/PC support also available - built-in controller safety shut down for high-temp situations - built-in fan controller for customizable fan turn on using standard 4 pin adjustable speed fans - supports brightness control - configured from most standard browsers, no PC software required - LCD interface for configuration of most common settings - 60amps normal load, 80amps with 20% duty cycle - 4 layers, each with 2oz of copper
	USER COMMENTS This allows posting comments from users who have knowledge of this controller							Also availble from RonP RonP-32: $85. 32 universe RonP-16: $65. 16 universe

General

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 v2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

RonP-64

F16v1

Zeus-16

Picture

Manufacturer

SanDevices

RonP

Falcon

DLA

Type Controller

Ethernet

Ethernet/Pixelnet/Player

Ethernet

Pixelnet

Retail Price Assembled ($/USD)

$180.00+$9 US Shipping

$199.00+free shipping

$189.99

$200.00

$125 (Does not include $45 Beagle Black)

$175.00

$105

$110

N/A

Retail Price Kit ($/USD)

$109.00

N/A

$85.00 (Does not include $45 Beagle Black)

N/A

$85

$68.00

Availability

Now

June 2015

Now

CPU

32-Bit

32-Bit+FPGA

32-Bit

FPGA

32-Bit

16-Bit

Number of PCB Layers

2-layer

4-layer

4-layer/2oz per layer

2-layer/4-layer
(Multiple boards)

2-layer

Configuration method

Webpage

Windows App

Webpage/LCD

Webpage

Webpage (FPP)

Webpage

Programmer

Webpage

Windows App

Warranty Period

Not Listed

36 Months

Not Listed

None

Not Listed

Width (inches)

7.87

5.9

4.5

9.75

g10

Height (inches)

4.72

4.9

4.25

3.9

4.9

5.25

Input

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

E.131/sACN Unicast (Ethernet)

Yes (12 Universes)

Yes (36 Universes)

Yes (32 Universes)

Yes (64 Universes)

Yes (100+ Universes)

Yes (P12R: 12 Universes P12S: 14 universes)

E.131/sACN Multicast (Ethernet)

Yes (7 Universes)

Yes (36 Universes)

Yes (32 Universes)

Yes (64 Universes)

Yes (100+ Universes)

Yes (P12R: 12 Universes P12S: 14 universes)

Yes (64 Universes)

Artnet (Ethernet)

Yes (12 Universes)

32 universes

No / Coming

Yes

DMX (RS-485)

4 universes

No (1 universe coming)

Pixelnet (RS-485)

No (1 Pixelnet Universes)

Yes (16 Universes/2 Pixelnet Universes)

Yes (8 Universes/1 Pixelnet Universe)

Renard (RS-485)

4 circuits (coming)

Maximum Universes (512 byte packets)

7 multicast/ 12 unicast

100+

Maximum Channels

3,060 / 6,120

16,320

32,640

50,000+

6,120

32,640

8,196

16,384

Output

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

SPI Outputs

SPI Outputs (Additional)

N/A

16 more with $40 daughter board. total 32

32 more with (2) $40 daughter boards. total 48

N/A

Max pixels per SPI Output

500

340 (2 Universes)

680
(340 for 3001 pixels)

500+

170 (1 Universe)

128

Max pixels per board

1,020 multicast
2,040 unicast

5,440

10,880

8000+ (24000+ if two expansion boards)

2,040

10,880

2720

2048

DMX (RS-485)

Yes / 4 Shared - Uses SPI output (TTL)

Yes / 3 Dedicated Outputs, Screw

Yes / 3 Dedicated Outputs Screw

Yes / 4 Dedicated
Outputs RJ45

Yes / 8 Dedicated Outputs RJ45

(P12R: No, P12S: Yes / 2 Dedicated Outputs RJ45)

Yes / 64 (TTL)

Pixelnet (RS-485)

Yes, 4 pixelnet universes

Yes, 8 pixelnet universes

Yes, 4 pixelnet universes

Renard (RS-485)

Yes

Yes, 4 outputs

Yes, 8 outputs

Yes / 64 (TTL)

Output - Supported Protocols

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

# of different prococols supported simultaneously

16 (32 with expansion board)

WS2801 / WS2803

Yes

Yes

WS2811 / WS2812 / TM1804 / TM1803 / TM1809 / TM1812 / SM16715 / INK1003

Yes

Yes

Yes

TLS3001 / TLS3002 / CY3005

Yes

LPD6803 / D705 / LPD1101 / USC6909 / UCS6912

Yes

1903

Yes

SM16716

Yes

MBI6020

Yes

GE Color Effects

Yes

p10

P981x

Yes

p11

APA102

Yes

p12

LX1203

Yes

Power

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

pw1

Power Inputs - Individual banks

None

pw2

Current capacity per bank

32A

32A

40A

30A

N/A

30A

pw3

Voltage Range

5-24V DC

5-30V DC

5-24V DC

5-36V DC

N/A

5-24V DC

12V DC

pw4

Different voltages per bank

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

Yes

pw5

Fused input(s)

Yes

Yes/Blade

N/A

Yes/Blade

pw6

Fused outputs (type)

Yes/Mini-ATO Blade

Yes/Mini-ATO Blade

Yes/Mini-ATO Blade

Mount

Yes/Mini-ATO Blade

pw7

Fused outputs (amps)

7.5A

1.5A

pw8

SPI output connection type

Plugable Screw

RJ45

Plugable Screw

Screw

pw9

Power input connection type

Screw

pw10

Power input connection max wire gauge

12 AWG

10 AWG

12 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG

Unlisted

pw11

Power input / Over voltage/Polarity Protection

Yes / Both

Polarity Protection

Over voltage

Unlisted

None

Over voltage

Unlisted

pw12

Controller powered by pixel power input

Yes

Yes, depends on output board type

Yes

pw13

Controller powered by external power

Yes (5-24V DC)

Yes (5-24V DC)

Yes (5-12V DC)

Features

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

Null/Ghost pixels (start of string)

Yes

Null/Ghost pixels (middle of string)

Yes

Reverse DMX addressing (start at end of string)

Yes / 4

Yes

Zig-Zag / Maxtrix Addressing

Yes

Grouping (consolidate pixels to fewer DMX channels)

Yes

Color Order (RGB, BGR,GRB, etc)

Yes, per Cluster

Yes, per string

Yes, per output

Yes, per string

Adjustable data output refresh rate

Yes

Yes, Output at input rate (5mS max)

Yes

E1.31/Artnet stats via web interface

Yes

Test Pattern output (RGB)

Yes (Web Page)

Yes

Yes Pushbutton

Yes (DIP Switch)

Yes

f10

Uploadable custom sequences

Coming

f11

Built-in canned sequences

Coming

Yes - 22 Types

Coming

f12

Gamma Correction

Yes

Stand Alone Player

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

sa1

Controller can be stand alone player

Yes Soon: raspberry pi as daughter board

Yes beagle bone as daughter board

Real Time Clock included

N/A

Optional

Yes

N/A

Additional

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

Remote temperature level monitoring

Yes

Yes - LCD & Webpage

Yes
3 temp sensors (optional). Chip/Internal box, Outside box

Yes
1 temp sensor for controller.

Remote Power level monitoring

Yes

Yes - LCD & Webpage

Yes

Blown Fuse Indicator

Yes, Optional, 16 LED's

Yes, 16 LED's

LCD Display

Yes, 2 line LCD Backlit

Yes, 128x64 OLED

Yes, optional

Firmware update method

Over Ethernet/ USB

Over Ethernet

Over Ethernet / Browser

Over Ethernet/USB/Pickit3/Raspberry Pi

Over Ethernet/USB/Pickit3

Over Ethernet

N/A

Over Ethernet/USB/Pickit3

Pickit3

On board power indicator LED

Yes / 3

Yes

Yes / 3

Yes / 1

Yes

On board status indicator LED (other)

Yes / 2

Yes / 4

Yes / 5

Yes / 3

Yes / 1

Reset/Reboot/Configuration switch

Yes / 2

Yes / 5

Yes / 2

Yes / 3

Yes / 1 + DIP

Yes

Yes / 2

SPI output wiring diagram silkscreen

Yes

Yes - On each output

Yes

Power input wiring diagram silkscreen

Yes

a10

Screw mounting holes

Yes / 6

Yes / 4

Yes / 6

Yes

Yes / 6

Yes / 4

a11

5V DC Output for External Devices

Yes

Yes

a12

Pluggable resistor banks

Yes

Yes

ADDITIONAL INFO

E682

PixLite 16

AlphaPix 16 V2

F16v2 (16 or 32 strings)

F16-Beagle

ECG-P12R/P12S

F16v1

Zeus-16

VENDOR COMMENTS
This allows vendors to describe some unique features of their controller that was not covered above.

- supports pixel grouping

- supports brightness control
- manufactured in Australia
- unlimited free support over phone, no additional charges for support
- 4 Layer PCB (including 6oz copper thickness for power/gnd planes to reduce heat dissipation and minimize voltage drop.)

- sold and supported from the USA
- unlimited free hardware support via phone or email, non-hardware/PC support also available
- built-in controller safety shut down for high-temp situations
- built-in fan controller for customizable fan turn on using standard 4 pin adjustable speed fans
- supports brightness control
- configured from most standard browsers, no PC software required
- LCD interface for configuration of most common settings
- 60amps normal load, 80amps with 20% duty cycle
- 4 layers, each with 2oz of copper

USER COMMENTS
This allows posting comments from users who have knowledge of this controller

Also availble from RonP
RonP-32: $85. 32 universe
RonP-16: $65. 16 universe