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Latest news, tutorials, and updates from Pixout Lighting.
Pixout Lighting Announces the Next Era of Its Software Platform
Unified versioning, updated OEM support policy, Long-Term Support track, and progressive UI modernization — the foundation upgrade for Pixout's platform.
Hotfix: smarter scheduler warnings for unsynced clocks
Smarter scheduler notifications that surface time-sync warnings for scheduled cue lists.
August 2024 release: UART triggering and audio sync (beta)
Beta UART triggering, HTTPS→HTTP redirect, and audio sync support for cue lists.
April 2024 release: scheduler month repeats, MIDI toggle, 200 MB imports
Scheduler month-repeats, MIDI toggle, 200 MB imports, and key bug fixes.
Real-Time Clock comes to the Pixout ArtNet DMX Recorder
Built-in Real-Time Clock support keeps Pixout recorders time-accurate without an internet connection.
Pixout video tutorials: from first cue to mobile control
Pixout video tutorial library: recording cues, MIDI triggering, zones, mobile control, and more.
Meet I-100: the indoor, rackmount ArtNet DMX Recorder
Introducing the I-100 — a compact, rackmount-ready Pixout ArtNet DMX recorder for indoor installations.
Why we build on Raspberry Pi for architectural lighting
Why Pixout chose Raspberry Pi as the hardware platform for its architectural lighting products.
Mobile app update: PixoutRemote 2.x for Android
PixoutRemote for Android: IP/HOST:PORT settings, kiosk mode, extended logging, and a refreshed look.
Pixout 2022 in review and what's coming next
Pixout 2022 recap: product updates, Raspberry 3B+ support, and a look ahead to Pixout.Cloud.
Raspberry Pi 3B+ now supported across the Pixout range
All Pixout products now support Raspberry Pi 3B+, with Pi 4 and CM4 support coming next.
Summer 2022 firmware: cue duplication, drag-and-drop, wireless reset
Cue duplication, drag-and-drop ordering, wireless reset, and group editing land in the Pixout summer 2022 release.
Critical timing patch for the ArtNet Recorder v2
Critical timing fix for the Pixout ArtNet Recorder, restoring playback precision to match the original capture.
Recovering the IP address of your ArtNet DMX Recorder
Step-by-step guide for locating or recovering the IP address of your Pixout ArtNet DMX recorder.
Autumn 2021 update: lighter logs and a polished Web Admin
Updated Web Admin/User UI components, leaner logs, and assorted bug fixes.
Replacing a lighting console with the Pixout Recorder: video walkthrough
Video walkthrough showing how to replace a lighting console with the Pixout ArtNet DMX recorder.
Pixout 2.0: Zones, manual nodes, and a refreshed interface
Pixout software 2.0: zones, manual ArtNet nodes, combined renderers, German UI, and more.
Capturing Art-Net from ChamSys MagicQ into Pixout
Configure broadcast and unicast Art-Net delivery from MagicQ to the Pixout ArtNet DMX recorder.
Recurring time-scheduler events: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
Time scheduler now supports daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly repeating events.
Import cuelists straight from a USB flash drive
Import cuelists.px directly from a USB flash drive on the Pixout Controller.
Recorder hardware refresh: meet the Extension Board
New Pixout Extension board.
Hardware reset and factory restore via the Extension Board
Hardware reset and factory-restore buttons land in software, with GPIO triggering pin changes.
From the BMW Museum to the HDMI Art-Net Converter
How the BMW Museum's media façade inspired the design of the Pixout HDMI ArtNet Converter.
HDMI to Art-Net DMX in real time: introducing the Pixout Converter
Convert HDMI video up to 1600×1200@60Hz into ArtNet DMX in real time with the Pixout HDMI Converter.
Inside the S-100 Extension Board
Pixout Extension Board S-100: integrated 12–24 V power supply, status LED, and hardware reset button.
March 2020 release: FPS grabbing and custom capture rates
FPS grabbing, custom FPS for captured ArtNet data, and a long list of fixes for the Pixout Controller.
The Pixout Controller user manual is here
The Pixout Controller user manual — a concise, no-nonsense guide to device operation.
December 2019 release: ArtPoll/ArtReply and GPIO cuelist toggles
ArtPoll/ArtReply support, GPIO cuelist toggle logic, and memory-usage improvements.
Extension power cable now available for boxed controllers
New extension power cable with EU or NEMA 5-15P plugs for boxed Pixout controllers.
NEMA 5-15P US power plug option now available
US NEMA 5-15P power plug option is now available for the Pixout controller.
Summer 2019 release: online/offline activation and faster cuelists
Online/offline activation, single-time cuelist replay, and faster cuelist loading.
Opt-in automatic updates land in the Pixout controller
Pixout 1.x update introducing opt-in automatic updates ahead of breaking changes in the next release.
Magical Christmas trees lit with LED and Art-Net
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Building DIY programmable Christmas lights: a parts guide
DIY, programmable LED lights
Waves on the Ventspils promenade: dynamic city lighting
Dynamic LED lighting
Programmable LED costumes: from the runway to the stage
Programmable LED costumes — from Victoria's Secret runway wings to performance and cosplay.
Android tablets as DMX touch panels for a penthouse terrace
Using Android device as DMX touch panel
Sweep at Vivid Sydney: Art-Net light art in the city centre
Pixout-controlled 'Sweep' light installation at the Vivid lighting festival in Sydney.