K16-Basic Controller Cap by Kulp Lights v4

Product Overview

The K16-Basic by Kulp Lights is the entry level version of the K16v4 family. This fourth revision is a cape for the PocketBeagle v2 and is designed to drive WS281x LED pixels. It has 16 × local ports that can each drive up to 800 pixels at 40 fps or up to 1,200 pixels at 20 fps. Utilizing the four RJ45 differential ports, you can output an additional 16 - 96* strings via differential receivers. There is an additional RJ45 RS485 output for DMX, PixelNet, Renard, or LOR.

As with any of the controllers in the K16v4 family, the K16-Basic has a Real Time Clock (RTC) to maintain time, a temperature sensor, input voltage sensors, an OLED display with navigation push buttons, and a Gigabit Ethernet port (wired via USB2 so roughly 300Mb/s speed). Unlike the K16-Max and K16-Pro, there is a single powered USB port.

NOTE: The USB port on the K16-Basic is wired incorrectly. A special USB extension cable will be included with the K16-Basic which corrects the wiring.

Product Specifications

• 16 × pixel connectors in banks for four.
  • Each bank of four can use any voltage from 5v - 24v
  • Each string can provide up to 5 amps of power
• 4 × RJ45 connections for 16 - 96* more strings via differential receivers
• 1 × RJ45 RS485 connection for DMX, PixelNet, Renard, or LOR
• 1 × USB-A connector for WiFi adapters or other USB devices
• Gigabit Ethernet Connector
• Temperature sensor
• Real Time Clock

Each controller in the K16v4 family requires a PocketBeagle v2. The K16v4 family will not work with a first generation PocketBeagle

*Anything past the first 16 ports requires a smart receiver capable of daisy chaining.

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