| Major Function | Specific Task | Video | Notes |
| Intro & Basics | |||
| | How to connect your controller to your computer or network | Coming Soon | |
| How to configure the HinksPix PRO controller for a standard 16 string x 50 pixel megatree, then setup that tree and create a sequence in xLights | |||
| | Are you using Long Range Receivers and need configuration information? See this page for Long Range information | https://www.holidaycoro.com/LongRange | |
| HinksPix Controller Web Interface Overview - What each menu option does | |||
| | Web Status Page Overview - See live data going into controller to confirm operation - See power, voltage, temperature and other environmental data - See Time (for scheduling shows playing from the controller) - See firmware versions - Buffer status / dropped data | ||
| General Network Configuration Overview - How DHCP IP addressing works - How static / fixed IP addressing works - Configuring WiFi (shortcut to 5:22) / connecting to an access point / disabling WiFi / Why use WiFi - How to configure the controller as a WiFi access point to use a device to connect TO the controller (shortcut to 14:08) - Displaying DNS host name and MAC address (not typically used) | |||
| Configuring e1.31 / Artnet / DDP Setup Information - How to select the incoming data protocol (e1.31, Artnet or DDP) - Selecting between unicast and multicast receiving - Setup universes and channels and assigning them to outputs | |||
| Configuring Output Configuration - Configuring SPI, Long Range (Regular, Smart, AC) and AC boards - Color Order (RGB, BRG, BGR, etc) - Forward or reverse addressing - Null pixels - Brightness - Gama / Color output - Pixel Count - Channel Numbers - Output Pixel Timing (used in special cases with unusual pixel types) | |||
| | Misc Settings Tab Detailed Drill Down - FM Transmitter Options - Operating Mode - Master / Slave, Ethernet data (e1.31 / Artnet / DDP) - Time Zone - Bypass firmware updates / Pause Updates | ||
| A word about using wireless for sending Ethernet based data to controllers (e.131, artnet, DDP) | |||
| Advanced Functions | | ||
| | How to configure RS485 / DMX 1990 / E1.11 Output plug / interface on the Hinkspix PRO | ||
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| Screen / Button Specific | |||
| Setting Time Configuration on HinksPix | |||
| Setting the Operational Mode (Stand Alone Mode, Master Mode (playing from SD card) | |||
| How to configure a static IP address on HinksPix | |||
| How to use the built-in test mode on the HinksPix for testing pixels | |||
| Building DIY Controllers & Assembly | |||
| Networking Overview - Hardware Interfaces (Ethernet / RS-485 / LOR) - Part 1 of 3 | |||
| Networking Overview - Multiple Protocols / Networks (Mixed LOR and DMX) - Part 2 of 3 | |||
| Networking Overview - Lighting Protocols e1.31 / sACN / Artnet / DDP - Part 3 of 3 | |||
| Networking Overview - TCP/IP Protocol (used with e1.31 and Artnet) | |||
| | Configuring (wiring, computer configuration) and Troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP | ||
| Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Web Interface | |||
| Configuring for DHCP / Static TCP/IP Addresses via Screen / Buttons on Controller | |||
| Sequencing Software & Applications | |||
| Overview of sequencing application methods | |||
| Application: xLights - General Output Configuration Setup | |||
| Application: Light-o-Rama S5 - General Output Configuration Setup | |||
| Application: xLights - 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup | |||
| Application: Light-o-Rama S5 - 50 pixel by 16 string MegaTree Setup (not controller specific) | |||
| Application: xLights - Using test mode to confirm proper setup of outputs and models | |||
| Troubleshooting | |||
| Using the built-in Test mode for testing lights and troubleshooting | |||
| String of Lights Not Working | |||
| Loading Factory Defaults | |||
| Output not as expected (wrong lights light up, not all lights work, etc) | |||
| Changing Fuses on Flex Expansion Boards (SPI) | |||
| | Updating Firmware | ||
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| Using HSA Hinkle Light Standalone | NOTE: HSA Has been replaced with xLights HinksPix Export Functionality SEE: https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/chapters/chapter-five-menus/tools | ||
| Download Link for HSA - Hinkle Stand Alone application | http://joehinkle.com/XHINKS/HSA_Installer_V3.zip If link doesn't work see: http://joehinkle.com/xlights-standalone/ | ||
| | HSA Installation | ||
| | HSA Introduction | ||
| | HSA How to add controllers | ||
| HSA How to import sequences from xLights | |||
| HSA How to create a playlist (determine the order of sequence play back) | |||
| HSA How to create a schedule to determine when your sequences will play back | |||
| | HSA How to create a show and put it onto an SD card | ||
| How to provide Feedback on your HSA experience | |||
| Third-Party & Customer Produced Videos | | ||
| Using HinksPix controllers in xLights (Stand alone playback + external / slave controllers) |