The Aurora Core is an advanced smart RGB controller with ethernet input compatible with the industry standard sACN (E1.31) or Art-Net. The Aurora Core is the new and improved alternative for the original Light-O-Rama E1.31 Pixcon16 controllers. For a simpler smart RGB controller option, consider the Light-O-Rama Assembled Pixie16.
This purchase is only for the Aurora Core Controller - Board Only. No power supply, enclosure, or other assembly supplies are included. Dangles (separate purchase) are required in order to connect to Light-O-Rama smart pixel strings.
This is a 12 Volt controller system compatible with 12V RGB smart pixel strands and devices. Dumb RGB devices or standard LED / Incandescent lights cannot be plugged into the ports of this controller. The Aurora Core can NOT be plugged into a USB-485 adapter or used with a Showtime Director.
Pixels are NOT included with this assembled controller. Smart pixel strands must be purchased separately.
Aurora Core Dimensions
Board Length: 8.6"
Board Width: 4.75"
Special Assembly Note: The mounting holes for the Aurora Core controller board are the same dimensions as the discontinued Light-O-Rama Pixcon16 so that the same mounting brackets can be used when replacing the Aurora Core in a previous Pixcon16 build.
Software and pre-programmed sequencing effects are not included with this purchase. The PRO Version of the Light-O-Rama Software Suite is required to use smart pixel "Motion Effects."
The LOR Aurora Core smart pixel controller includes 16 onboard ports, each capable of driving 120-300 pixels*, depending on brightness, as well as 2 dedicated DMX-512 ports. The Aurora Core is designed for E1.31 or Art-Net IP based Ethernet networks.
What kind of smart pixels can you control? In the world of smart pixels, each LED based RGB pixel is individually controlled and each can be any color of the rainbow. The Aurora Core is designed to control any WS281x protocol pixels.
How does it all fit together?
- The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suite works on your personal computer running Microsoft Windows and allows you to design your own shows. The ShowTime Sequencing Suite then runs your shows and sends the right commands at the right time to the various control channels. The ShowTime Sequencing Suite can even keep music and video synchronized to the controller commands.
- Speakers to play the music accompanying your show are attached to the computer sound card.
- Your computer communicates to the Aurora Core via an ethernet network. No USB 485 Adapter is used.
- Each Aurora Core in your show takes commands via ethernet from your computer and outputs pixels data on the 16 ports as well as DMX on the 2 DMX outputs
- Various DMX capable devices can be hooked directly into the DMX outputs
- Various pixel props can be connected to the 16 output ports
- Various DMX capable LOR controllers such as AC controllers and flood light controllers can be connected directly to the DMX output for control
Should I Buy an Aurora Core or a Pixielink (with Pixies)?
The Aurora Core is best for advanced users. The Light-O-Rama Aurora Core is an advanced smart pixel controller with dozens of user defined variables. This gives you the most versatility but can also make for a complicated configuration. This controller is best for users that have a good understanding of data networking.
The Pixie16 (and Pixie8, Pixie4, or Pixie2) is designed to be simpler-to-use smart RGB controller system, but you can tap into the advanced capabilities and faster speeds with a Pixielink adapter. The Pixie series alone (no Pixielink) is a better choice if you don't need the advanced capabilities of an Aurora Core. If you already own Pixies and want to keep using your controllers, the Pixie controller series and a Pixielink is a great choice.
View the manual for the Aurora Core controller by clicking here.
Find future firmware updates and download instructions on our firmware page.
