RELAY BOARD
N.C.
C N.O.
N.C.
C N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
1
2
3
4
RELAY BOARD
N.C.
C N.O.
N.C.
C N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
1
2
3
4
POWER CAN BE SUPPLIED
USING THE BARREL CONNECTOR
OR THE TRIGGER TERMINAL
BLOCK.
VOLTAGE
IN
VOLTAGE
OUT
Quick-Start Guide
Power Supply
Solid-State Outputs
BooBox Flex
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE
This guide covers only a fraction of what the Flex can do.
Tutorial videos and a full manual are available online.
Selecting your Power Supply
The Flex requires a 12 or 24 volt DC power supply. We generally recommend
using a 24 volt power supply. This will enable you to use larger solenoids
without exceeding the maximum current capacity of the solid-state outputs. It
will however require that all the devices connected to your outputs be rated for
24 volts.
Sizing Your Power Supply
To size a supply you must calculate for the worst-case scenario. Add up the
wattage for the most outputs that will be on at any one time, then add 2 watts for
the Flex.
Example:
2 watts Flex (If using ScareMaster use 5 watts)
+ 18 watts 3 x 6 watt solenoids
+ 1 watt LED Light
= 21 watts Total - Need at least 21 watts
!
Solid-State Output Wiring Diagrams
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
ANY 12 OR 24 VDC DEVICE
>500mA
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12 OR 24 VDC DEVICE > 500mA
USING A BOOBOX RELAY BOARD
ANY 110 VOLT LOAD
TO POWER SUPPLY
USE OUR RELAY BOARD IF YOU NEED A FEW RELAYS.
TWO CAN BE LINKED TO GET 8 RELAYS
12/24 VDC
COIL RELAY
TAKE APPROPRIATE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN WIRING HIGH
VOLTAGES.
12 VDC MOTOR IN FORWARD AND REVERSE
TO WALL
OUTLET
TO WALL
OUTLET
TO 12 VDC POWER
SUPPLY
BLUE = FAST
GREEN = SLOW
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
FOUR 12 OR 24 VDC DEVICES
EXAMPLES OF DEVICES COMPATIBLE
WITH SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS:
LED LIGHTS, SOLENOIDS, RELAYS.
ANY 12/24 VDC LOAD UNDER 500mA.
MUST BE 500mA OR LESS
(6W at 12V, 12W at 24V)
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
12-24
VDC
PWR
DMX
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 1 2
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
FOG MACHINE
FOG
HIGH
VOLTAGE
FOG
MACHINE
SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR A
CABLE SO YOU DON’T HAVE
TO HACK YOUR REMOTE.
OR
1. UNPLUG FOG MACHINE
2. OPEN REMOTE
3. LOCATE FOG BUTTON PINS
4. SOLDER WIRES TO PINS
5. CONNECT AS SHOWN
+ 1 2
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
+
1 2
GND
12-
24V
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
BOOBOX
+
EXP
ANSION
+
EXP
ANSION
AC RELAY PACKS
USE ONE OF OUR AC RELAY PACKS WHEN YOU HAVE A LOT
OF 110 VOLT DEVICES TO CONTROL.
4 OUTPUT
FI-304
8 OUTPUT
FI-308
ADAPTER CABLE
SOLID-ST
A
TE OUTPUT
S
+
1
2
3
4
+
+
5
6
7
8
+
PL
AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+3
12-24
VDC
C
1
2
PWR
5 - 24
V DC/A
C
INPUT
S
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About Solid-State Outputs
Solid-state outputs are great for reliably controlling relays, solenoids, and
LED lights. They cannot be used to directly control high-current, 110 volt, or
contact-closure devices like a relay can. However, unlike relays, they have
no moving parts that wear out over time. Keeping these moving parts
outside of the controller allows them to be
easily replaced when they wear
out.
Connect directly to the solid-state outputs when appropriate, then use
external mechanical or solid-state relays for high current or high voltage
loads. This will result in a highly reliable and maintainable system.
Solid-State Driver Chip Failure
If you accidentally short the outputs you may notice some or all of the
outputs will be stuck on or off, even after cycling the power. This usually
means the solid-state output chip needs to be replaced. We sell replace-
ments on our website for a few dollars.
INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V)
+
1
2
3
4
+
+
5
6
7
8
+
PLAY
LINE
OUT
12-
24V
GND
-
2
+
3
1
12-24
VDC
C
1
2
PWR
5 - 24 V DC/AC
DMX
INPUTS
BooBox
Flex
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PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXP
ANSION
