Getting Started

  1. Plug your 12v adapter into the Pixielink. Plug your CAT5e/CAT6 cable into your computer (or Touch Player) and into the back of the Pixielink 



    Note: This configuration does not utilize a router or network switch. Advanced users may configure the network differently, but doing so is not necessary for this setup.


Configure your Touch Player / Show PC Ethernet Settings

This configuration assumes you have a WiFi connection for accessing the internet. Your computer's ethernet port will be used to connect to the PixieLink.

If needed, you can purchase a separate wired or WiFi network adapter if you're using a wired LAN connection for internet access.
  1. Access the Windows Control Panel by navigating to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections Window. 
  2. Open the Ethernet object then click Properties. 
  3. Find and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. Enter the IP address such as 192.168.1.200 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 then click OK. 
  4. Click OK on the Ethernet Properties Window and then Close the Ethernet Status and Network Connections windows.



Configure your PixieLink Port Configuration

  1. Access your PixieLink's webpage by opening your web browser. Type 192.168.1.206 in your browser's address bar and press Enter. Use this page to configure PixieLink Port and DMX universe settings. 



  2. To use a PixieLink and the default Pixel Bright layout, your PixieLink should be configured to operate on DMX universes 1 - 192. If you're using a custom PixieLink network layout, your setup may look a little different than what's shown here.

    Match your screen to one of the configurations below.
Pre-configured Blank configuration
Pre-configured PixieLink showing universes 1–192 Blank PixieLink port screen
If your PixieLink is already configured for universes 1–192, you're all set. Continue to the next step below. If your port screen is blank, download the Pixel Bright configuration file and load it into your PixieLink.
  1. Download this Pixel Bright PixieLink Configuration File.
  2. In your PixieLink, click Load Configuration and select the downloaded file.
  3. Click Save Configuration

 

 

Adding the PixieLink to the Light-O-Rama Control Panel

  1. Click on Controller Setup, and select Configure a controller with a web-based setup page.



  2. Click the 192.168.1.200 network, and click Scan. Your PixieLink will appear below in the Scan Results. Click Add As and select E1.31 (sACN). 


    If your scan returns no results, refer to the Online Manual for more assistance →.
  3. On the Controller setup window, leave Start Universe at 1, and change End Universe to 192. Click Save.



  4. Navigate to the Networks tab and verify your Pixielink is now configured - you should see a green checkmark to indicate it's connected.



Sequence Playback

  1. Test in the Light-O-Rama Sequencer
    1. Ensure that your Light-O-Rama Control Panel is running.
    2. Ensure Control Lights in the Sequencer, and playback a single Pixel Bright sequence. Ensure this is a default Pixel Bright sequence, not an RGBPlus sequence.
  2. Playback a Show: Use the standard Create Shows process to playback your show playlist.

For more advanced configuration information, read more in the Online Manual →.