In today's tutorial, we dive into the new F16v5 pixel controller from Falcon Controllers and find out how to use it in your light show. There's a lot to get into, so buckle up for this awesome journey into discovering the new features of the F16v5!
This video is split up into 2 parts to make it easier to understand and digest. This first part explains what all the components, buttons, and switches do on the controller along with some of the new features. The second part explains how to use the controller's web interface and program it to control your pixels. Feel free to use the timestamps below to skip to the part of the video you want to see.
Some useful links:
Where to buy the F16v5: https://pixelcontroller.com/store/featured/88-f16v5.html
Falcon controllers' specification sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LTQzdvSYMrRGI62KTGdh5EmUhVB9uZZMQ4iwWtK7yYk/edit
Falcon smart receivers' specification sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fnxlPGnKqKpQdYMKxBcEzzGss37ireyOV2QQYhxMsbE/edit#gid=0
F16v4 manual (the F16v5 manual isn't out yet but there may be some helpful information in the V4's manual): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1449zGk1HEiQjcu6e98ebWnFBMFKUiXaFzis9QGAnfsk/edit
Meanwell power supplies to power the board:
12 volts: https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/LRS-350-12.shtml
5 volts: https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/LRS-350-5.shtml
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Welcome to How 2 Pixel
01:59 - New features on the F16v5
05:00 - Ethernet ports and wifi chip
08:56 - Fan connector, audio board, and input terminals
10:33 - Micro SD card slot
11:23 - Oled screen and control buttons
12:37 - External fuse control outputs
12:56 - How to power the F16v5
17:06 - The pixel ports
19:01 - How to wire in your pixels
22:03 - More info about differential receivers
24:33 - finishing up
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