Description
Baldrick 8 Version 2 has 2 ethernet ports and can function as a passthrough switch allowing daisy chaining.
The Baldrick 8 port pixel controller is high performance, low cost and good looking controller designed by iLightThat in the UK.
Baldrick was the faithful servant of fictional tv character Edmund Blackadder from the 4 seasons of Blackadder as well as several specials. The board, settings and the documentation borrow some of the legendary humour from the classic tv show.
The controller has it’s own firmware and doesn’t rely on a Raspberry Pi or Falcon Player (FPP) as the brains to run it. The controller can have data sent to it from a pc, laptop, a Raspberry Pi or other sources of E1.31/DDP/Artnet data.
The Baldrick Board will output up to 750 WS281x pixels @ 40fps
The Baldrick Board has two 30amp power inputs (5-48v DC) and the board will run from either input!8 The 2 30A rated inputs allows 7.5amp outputs across all 8 outputs
3 inputs with buttons to trigger remote webhooks and/or activate onboard functions (FPP actions etc)
Fuse-good indicator lights for easy problem-finding
Wired 100Mb ethernet ports for minimal network delay
Direct integration with xlights versions 2024.10 and later. (Vendor- iLightThat, Model- Baldrick)
Conformal coating over front of the pcb to reduce the chance of damage from condensation or precipitation
QR code on the pcb which links directly to the baldrickboard website
You can read more about the controller here: https://baldrickboard.com
Version 2 of the Baldrick 8 has the same pixel output specs as the Baldrick 8 V1 and 1.1.
An unboxing and setup video of the Baldrick Board controller by Greg Macaree (formerly PanelsRUs)
