Pixel Octo User Manual
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10 December 2019
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Universes/Outputs
The Pixel Octo converts up to four universes of DMX
over Ethernet to pixel data per output.
Both outputs can be specified to use the same
universes, e.g. both outputs use universe 1,2,3 and
4.
Each output can also be specified to use its own
individual group of universes, e.g. output 1 uses
universes 100,101,102 and 103 however output 2
uses 1,2,3 and 4.
Only the first universe can be specified; the
remaining universes, second, third and fourth are
automatically assigned subsequent universes to
the first one.
Example 1:
If the first universe is assigned 25, the second, third
and fourth universes will be automatically
assigned 26, 27 and 28 as shown in the image below.
Group Pixels
Controls the number of pixels controlled by each
DMX channel.
Example:
When group pixel is set to 10, each DMX channel of
the universe will control 10 pixels. The maximum
pixels lit is determined by mapped pixels; this
parameter can take a maximum of 680 (RGB) or 512
(RGBW).
DMX Start Address
Selects DMX channel number, which controls the
first pixel. When the universes/output is more than
one, the DMX start address only applies to the first
universes. However, where it applies, a start
address offset may result in the split of a pixel. E.g
R channel in first universe and GB channels in the
seconds universe for a RGB LED.
For ease of pixel mapping we recommend
offsetting the DMX start address as follows:
•
Increments of 3 for RGB (1,4,7, 10)
•
Increments of 4 for RGBW (1,5,9,13)
•
Increments of 6 for RGB-16 bit (1,7,13,19)
•
Increments of 8 for RGBW-16 bits (1,9,17,25)
Standalone
Standalone can be activated by clicking on the Use
Standalone mode button as shown below
When activated, the word Standalone will be
displayed next to the ENTTEC logo. When operating
in this mode note the following:
•
16Bit protocols are not supported
•
RGBW tapes are supported but white cannot be
controlled.
