| Major Function | Feature / Product Links >>> | HolidayCoro Alphapix Evolution AC16 | HolidayCoro HinksPix Pro AC16 | Light-o-Rama CTB16PC | |
| Overview | Low cost, non-grounded controller built on industry standards protocols | Moderate cost, non-grounding controller built on industry standard protocols and complete standalone operation including built in audio output. Includes Wi-Fi interface. Optional FM transmitter. | Moderate cost, grounded controller with propritary interface. | ||
| Power | |||||
| # of Power Input Plugs Power Input (Amps) | 2 Grounded AC 15 Amps per bank 30 Amps per controller | 2 Grounded AC 15 Amps per bank 30 Amps per controller | 2 Grounded AC 15 Amps per bank 30 Amps per controller | ||
| # of Power Output Plugs Type of Plug Power Output (Amps) | 16 Outputs Type B / USA / Non-Grounded 8 Amps | 16 Outputs Type B / USA / Non-Grounded 8 Amps | 16 Outputs Type B / USA / Grounded Type B / USA / Grounded (optional) 8 Amps | ||
| Voltage Range | 120 / 60hz | 120 / 60hz | 120 / 60hz 240 / 50hz (International) | ||
| Fuses | 2 @ 15 Amps / Glass / Protected | 2 @ 15 Amps / Glass / Protected | 2 @ 15 Amps / Glass / Exposed | ||
| Environment | |||||
| Enclosure Type | Outdoor Weatherproof 12.25" x 12" x 5.25" | Outdoor Weatherproof 12.25" x 12" x 5.25" | Outdoor Weatherproof 9.5" x 11.5" x 3.5" | ||
| Features | |||||
| Stand Alone Operation (Sequences play from controller) | No | Yes (requires SD card for sequence storage, xLights sequence format) | Extremely Limited / No full shows Animation only (there is a very small amount of storage on the controller) | ||
| Audio Output from Controller | No | Yes - 1/8" Line Level Output (requires SD card for sequence storage, xlights sequence format) | No | ||
| FM Transmitting from Controller | No | No | No | ||
| Human Interface | 4 Line / 16 Character OLED Screen LED Status Lights | 4 Line / 16 Character OLED Screen LED Status Lights | Two LED Status Lights | ||
| Web Interface | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Output Indicator Lights Shows status of channel | 16 Total / 1 per Output / Red | 16 Total / 1 per Output / Red | None | ||
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| Data Input Interface | Ethernet Wired - 100 Mb/s Unicast & Multicast | Ethernet Wired - 100 Mb/s Wireless / Wi-Fi - 802.11 b / g / n & WEP / WPA / WPA2 Unicast & Multicast | RS485 Wired - .5 Mb/s Speed Requires purchase of $40+ "Dongle" for operation | ||
| Input Protocols | e1.31 / sACN / Artnet | e1.31 / sACN / Artnet / DDP | Proprietary LOR Enhanced DMX 1990 / RS-485 Based | ||
| Compatible Software Applications | All - Using industry standard open protocols | All - Using industry standard open protocols | Limited - LOR, xLights, Vixen Others with DMX 1990 | ||
| Configuration Method | Web interface & OLED Screen Interface | Web interface & OLED Screen Interface | Proprietary LOR Software Only | ||
| Daisy Chaining Controllers | Yes - Network Ethernet Switch | Yes - Network Ethernet Switch | Yes - RS485 Multi-point | ||
| Misc | |||||
| Compatible light types | All 120v Incandescent and LED lights | All 120v Incandescent and LED lights | All 120v or 240v Incandescent and LED lights |