Pixie
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Pixie16D (second generation)
JP2 install jumper to connect accessory
power to RJ45 jacks.
JP3 is used to connect inputs (interactive
show triggers) to the controller.
JP4 install jumper to connect 120Ω
termination resistor.
JP5 is used to select some factory the
Hardware Utility setting of RGB IC,
pixels/string and color order.
The fuses limit current for individual strings.
Power must be connected to the “Logic
Power Input” side of the controller for
operation.
Pixie
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Status LED
Blinks twice per second if the controller has
booted correctly but is not connected to an
active network
Solid on if the controller sees a network
director – either a PC or Show Director
Blinks one long on and a short off repeatedly
if in the bootloader. This means that the
firmware is not loaded or corrupted. See the
Updating the Pixie Firmware
section to load
firmware
Flashing rapidly indicates resetting because
you are holding the reset button during power
up or while the controller is up and running.
Input Header (JP2 or JP3)
The Input Header is used to provide interactive
triggers for shows or to start a stand-alone
sequence. It has 10vdc @ 300ma available for
devices like motion detectors that might be used as
triggers. The following diagram shows the
connections on the header:
Input3
GND
10V
Input1
Normally Open
Momentary
Contact
Push button
Input2
3.6V
