Jessie B Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'm planning taking the plunge and getting into RGB. I've seen videos that while the Falcon 16V2 is a really an excellent board, however using LOR to run the controller is real hard. Is there and difference in the board and say a LOR board and maybe the Holiday Coro Alpha Pix controller. Any recommendations as far as RGB controller boards and why. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) The LOR Pixcon can actually run on the RS485 network, the HC Alphapix and the Falcon can work with LOR but will use E1.31. So in order to use the Falcon with LOR you need to ensure that you have the proper license level. Edited January 4, 2016 by Mr. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 there's always the e682 board from sandevices.com quite a few people us it for their display including me; easy to use and setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 You can compare many of the available controllers here: http://nutcracker123.com/nutcracker/rgb_controllers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmienLightFan Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I am going to get a Falcon board. I think that it is all quite easy to set up. If you are only going to have one controller, you can just connect an old router to your PC and the controller and use multicast. It takes seconds to set up. I use unicast as I have multiple pixel controllers and DMX bridges. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivemewilder Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 What is the appropriate license level? And if I am only going to have 1 falcon, is is necessary to use an old router? Can I just plug directly into the laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Advanced or Pro level LOR license is required for E1.31. For only one E1.31 card, you can connect directly to the computer. BTW, I'll give another thumbs up for the SanDevices cards. I use two E6804s year round and two E682s get added for Christmas. Edited January 4, 2016 by k6ccc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmienLightFan Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Advanced or Pro level LOR license is required for E1.31. For only one E1.31 card, you can connect directly to the computer. BTW, I'll give another thumbs up for the SanDevices cards. I use two E6804s year round and two E682s get added for Christmas.Do you need a crossover cable or can it be connected directly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Do you need a crossover cable or can it be connected directly? I have 5 San Devices...4 E6804's (Talking trees, Snowmen and Arches) and 1 E6802 (15 Ribbon Tree).Run one Cat5 cable directly plugged into laptop out to the yard that plugs into a Powered Netgear FS608 8 Port 10/100Mbps switch.All 5 San Devices are then plugged directly into the 8 Port Switch (which is in a weatherproof enclosure). Run all my San Devices Multicast...have worked flawless for the last two years... I also have my San Devices and power boxes on a timer so they don't run 24/7. Edited January 4, 2016 by jimswinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Do you need a crossover cable or can it be connected directly? Patch cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivemewilder Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) OK, I thought I was connecting straight to my laptop. What is a patch cable? Something different than cat5? Edited January 5, 2016 by drivemewilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry72 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have 5 San Devices...4 E6804's (Talking trees, Snowmen and Arches) and 1 E6802 (15 Ribbon Tree).Run one Cat5 cable directly plugged into laptop out to the yard that plugs into a Powered Netgear FS608 8 Port 10/100Mbps switch.All 5 San Devices are then plugged directly into the 8 Port Switch (which is in a weatherproof enclosure). Run all my San Devices Multicast...have worked flawless for the last two years... I also have my San Devices and power boxes on a timer so they don't run 24/7.This is what i do for my San devices and my Komby transmitter. Everything is E1.31, not need for conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 OK, I thought I was connecting straight to my laptop. What is a patch cable? Something different than cat5? Cat5 can be a crossover or a patch, a patch is wired straight through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Do you need a crossover cable or can it be connected directly? You can use a cat5 cable straight out of PC and straight into the Device using E1.31 No crossover required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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