iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF controller

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iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF controller

Post by Magic Friend » 04 May 2024, 11:59

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The iqLED Alpha-C8 RF controller is designed to control smart IC chips, DMX decoders, smart LEDs, etc. decisions based on them. iqLED Alpha-C8 RF has 8 ports, up to 768 pixels can be connected to each, +1 DMX512 port. The controller includes an integrated radio transceiver, which can operate in both receiver and transmitter modes to build synchronous group operation of controllers. Reliable radio synchronization range of 150-200 meters (can be achieved >1000 meters with a directional antenna). The controller provides a confident 30 fps with a full load of 6144 pix and 60 fps with a load of 3072 pix (no more than 384 pix per port).

Demonstration video of using the controller for a high detail led suit




Demonstration video of using the controller for a high detail led suit and pixel POI iqLED-Alpha-A1-RF



Specifications

+2,8...+6,3V
supply voltage:
128
Max. count programs:
6144 (8 x 768)
Max. count pixels:
8
count IC ports:
1
count DMX ports:
yes
USB powered:
200 mA
current consumption:
microSD
flash memory type:
Fat32
file system:
up to 128GB
memory card size:
yes
built-in card reader:
yes, CH1..CH8
integrated radio:
yes
playlist support:
yes
firmware update:
-40°C…+60°C
operating temperature:
yes
connection to PC:
3
number of buttons:
30
max FPS at 8x768 pix:


LED chip support:

WS2811, WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815, WS2818, UCS1903 HS, GS8206, GS8208


PINOUT
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM A

This scheme is suitable if the controller and the LED load are powered from different batteries.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM B

This scheme is suitable if the controller and LED strip are powered by the same battery.
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM C

This scheme is suitable if the controller and LED strip are powered by the same battery.

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Group synchronization

One controller is appointed as the Master of the group, the rest as Slave. The number of Slave controllers in a group is not limited. All controllers in the group must operate on one of the radio channels: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8.
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As a radio antenna, solder an insulated mounting flexible wire, 172 mm long, to the ANTENNA terminal.



Light Studio Terminal software is used to prepare content.

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Download: viewtopic.php?f=26&t=87


Preparing executable files *.u8l

The iqLED Alpha-C8 RF controller reads content (animation) from files with the *.u8l extension and transmits it to IC LED pixels and DMX decoders (if required). *.u8l files are obtained by merging up to 8 files (up to 8 ports) with the *.led extension into one executable *.u8l. To convert *.led files to *.u8l you need to use the iqLED-RF-X8S converter utility.

*.led to *.u8l file converter

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download the utility iqLED-RF-X8S converter: https://www.iqled.org//soft/iqLED-RF-X8 ... r-1.05.rar



Executable DEMO files

Download Demo Master: https://www.iqled.org/DEMO/iqLED-RF-X8S/Demo-Master.rar
Download Demo Slave: https://www.iqled.org/DEMO/iqLED-RF-X8S/Demo-Slave.rar


Executable file names and sorting

File names must be in the format: xxxx_001.u8l

where xxx are any Latin letters, followed by an underscore, followed by a 3-digit program number.

Example:

Rainbow_001.u8l
Rain_002.u8l
Radar_003.u8l
MASTER/SLAVE video DEMO




Firmware update

Download: Light Studio Programmer v1.41
https://www.iqled.org/soft/distributive ... _v1.41.rar

To enter the controller into firmware update mode, hold down the center button and connect USB to the PC. Wait 2-3 seconds, release the center button. The green indicator in this mode shows frequent flashes. The video below demonstrates the complete firmware update process:


Download firmware

iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF-v16 от 13.06.2024 /206 KB/

https://iqled.org/firmware/iqLED-Alpha- ... RF-v16.rar



Activation

The business model for selling this module iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF is built on the principle of separating hardware and intellectual property (firmware). On the marketplace you buy only hardware at cost, with reduced demo capabilities. For 100% performance, you need to purchase and enter an electronic Activation Key into the device. Electronic activation keys for levels L1 or L2, remove watermark.


Video demonstrates the watermark of the iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF controller



By default, the controller iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF is sold without Activation with full functionality. Activation removes the watermark.

Prices for Activation Key levels iqLED-Alpha-C8-RF:

L0 -> Default - without activation. 8 ports of 768 pixels available + watermark 25% of working time.

L1 -> price: $51 - 4 ports of 768 pixels available. Available: Port: 1,2,3,4. Total 4 x 768 = 3 072 pixels.

L2 -> price: $102 - 8 ports of 768 pixels available. Available: Port: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Total 8 x 768 = 6 144 pixels.


For this:

- Connect the controller to the PC.

- For the activation process you will need a iqLED-wizard utility . Launch the iqLED wizard, click Connect.

Download iqLED-wizard-1.16 https://iqled.org/soft/iqLED-wizard-1.16.rar /1,95 MB/

- Select the required activation level: L1 or L2.

- Generate a Request Key for each controller, for example: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX-L2.RQ-KEY.

- Send the Request Keys in one archive to email: keybuy@iqled.org

- In response, you will receive an invoice for payment, after payment of which you will receive Response Keys for each controller,
for example: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX-L2.RP-KEY.

- Activate the controller, press the ACTIVATE DEVICE button.

*Each controller has its own unique Activation Key, which does not match any other LED controllers.



Full video of the activation process to L1 Level

Once L1 activated successfully, the red PRO LED should turn red.






Full video of the activation process to L2 Level

Once L2 activated successfully, the PRO red LED should flash red twice.




Where to buy?

Aliexpress: https://aliexpress.ru/item/1005007415817232.html

Alibaba: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 29875.html

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