DMXking LeDMX4 MAX 5-24v

An OEM Board for direct sACN/E1.31 and Art-Net to RGB/RGBW pixel strip/array control. No longer do you need sACN/Art-Net -> DMX512 -> Pixel driver. Eliminate the DMX512 conversion using our LeDMX4 MAX and go direct sACN/Art-Net -> Pixel. Compact and feature packed you'll find it easy to design into your applications with the ability to scale as big as you like whilst keeping everything synchronized. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand to the highest standards LeDMX4 MAX is a professional product you can rely on backed by our world renowned after sales support.

Compatible with: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS (iPhone/iPad), Android

Manufacturer part number: 0129-1.0

Capabilities
  • 4x independent pixel outputs each with 8A supply capability
  • 2x independent power inputs
  • Max 6 universes per port (total 24 for pixel outputs)
  • Max pixels per port: 1020 RGB, or 768 RGBW, or 510 16bit RGB pixels or 384 16bit RGBW
  • Board capacity is 25 universes (24 for pixels, 1 for DMX512), max 4,080 RGB pixels
  • DMX512 OUT/IN port usable for pixel mapping source along with ArtNet/sACN
Physical & Connectivity
  • PCB dimensions: 86.4 x 100.0 mm, OEM board for integration into your designs.
  • DIN rail or wall mount
  • Supports full 5V - 24V DC range with reverse polarity protection
  • Static IP or DHCP network addressing (factory default static IP 192.168.0.113)
Inputs
  • Art-Net broadcast, Art-Net II, 3 & 4 unicast.
  • sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast.
  • Universe Sync Art-Net, sACN and Madrix Post Sync.
  • Fully compatible with ALL software and hardware that supports Art-Net I, II, 3 & 4 and sACN/E1.31 protocols.
  • Fully compatible with lighting consoles capable of generating Art-Net or sACN protocol.
  • Use the DMX512 port to drive pixels (limit to one universe)
Additional Features
  • Selectable clock/data rate to suit long cables or fast output.
  • Automatic RGB / RGBW order correction and additional pixel re-mapping features.
  • Master Level control independent of incoming universe streams.
  • Flexible Full Mapping option for outputs permitting any start address and zig-zag corrections for RGB, RGB16, RGBW and RGBW16 pixel types.
  • Null pixel support for longer runs to first active pixel.
  • HTP Merging of 2 sources and sACN Priority for a highly flexible multi-source pixel mapping solution.
  • Configuration utility (Win/OSX). Windows version required for basic Art-Net output/input test functionality and to manage SD playback/record functionality.
  • Firmware updates can be performed by end user.
  • Supported operating systems: Any with Ethernet networking support. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android.
Recording & Playback
  • 10-pin I/O port for external show triggering and future features.
  • Recording and playback to microSD card. See eDMX MAX Record / Playback manual.
  • Standalone show playback without computer or network connection.
  • Use ArtNet trigger commands in your own software to trigger record/playback
  • Records ArtNet or sACN

Pixel Types

  • APA101
  • APA102 *
  • APA104
  • APA106
  • APA107
  • DMX512-P
  • GS8208
  • HD108 (v4.7+)
  • INK1002
  • INK1003
  • LPD6803
  • LPD8806
  • NS107
  • P9813
  • PL9823
  • SK6812
  • SK9822 *
  • SKC6812 (v4.9+)
  • SM16703
  • SM16714 (v4.10+)
  • TLS3001
  • TM1814
  • TM1824 (v4.10+)
  • TM1914A
  • TM1934
  • UCS1903/UCS1904
  • UCS2903/UCS2904
  • UCS2912
  • UCS5603 (v4.10+)
  • UCS7604 (v4.11+)
  • UCS7804 (v4.11+)
  • UCS8903
  • UCS8904
  • WS2801
  • WS2805 (v4.9+)
  • WS2811
  • WS2812
  • WS2812B
  • WS2813
  • WS2814 (v4.10+)
  • WS2815
  • WS2821A
  • WS2822S
  • and many more compatible LED strips.

* Per pixel intensity control for APA102/SK9822 utilizing the 5bit current pre-regulator.

LeDMX MAX Firmware Release Notes

Version Description
4.0

Initial release. RDM support disabled.

4.1

Improved port LED intensity. Fixed startup hang with certain SD cards.

4.2

DMX-IN recording issue fix. ArtNet subnet broadcast traffic issue fix – resolves problem with being unable to scan for (L)eDMX MAX units.

4.3

Initial release with USB DMX support.

4.4

Extension to 6 universes per pixel port. Problem with I/O port triggering resolved, earlier firmware versions will not function correctly.

4.5

Extensions to DMXking USB DMX protocol. Required update for USB DMX functionality.

4.6

Art-Net TimeSync. ArtPollReply changed to single universe per message. Art-Net RDM functionality enabled. DMX512 timing parameters adjustable. Art-Net UDP Port adjustable. Art-Net RDM Controller optional fixed IP and adjustable UDP Port. Diagnostics messages priority enhancements.

4.7

SD card detection improvements. HD108 pixel type added. APA102 master level from DMX channel smooth fading.

4.9

Static scene recording function added. WS2805 5ch mapping. SKC6812 pixel type. Failover show option when lowest configured pixel universe absent. Incoming Universe List option added. USB DMX source for show recording. User configurable USB DMX and Art-Net internal Priority. sACN Priority re-write for scene/show stream playback. Soft reset to defaults through configuration utility.

4.10

UCS5603 12bit pixel. SM16714 pixel. TM1824 pixel. WS2814 pixel. Two channel pixel mapping WC/CW. Repeat after N pixel mapping option. Async pixel output rate max increased to 60Hz. sACN Universe Discovery message added when DMX-IN ports configured. Basic USB DMX port configuration message added. ArtPollReply changes for mixed DMX-IN/OUT port configurations. Fixed issue with show playback of recorded ArtNet when initiated with network link down.

4.11

UCS7604 pixel. UCS7804 pixel. Universe Sync timeout for pixel ports fixed. Failover show stream loss detection corrected now Port 1 Start Universe. CRON show enhancements. Universe Sync disable option. Ignore sACN Stream Terminate option. sACN Universe List disable option. DMX Ports channel dimming maps and Master Level controls. sACN Priority takeover fade/crossfade. Universe ID on channel 512 option. Show stream playback fade/crossfade. Scene recorder >8 universe fix. DMX Port diagnostics shows first 10 channel levels. DMX-OUT Decelerator option. Looped show255 now permitted. Read/Write file access for internally stored scene data and dimming maps. Configuration YAML and deployment enhancements.