Using the F16V4 in Player Mode
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- In this video I will show you how to configure your F16V4 to be used as a All-in-one unit by using the 'Player Mode' option.
Falcon Controller F16V4
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Raspberry Pi
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I have been looking for this info! Thank you!
One question... why can't the Falcon controller, running as the player, be powered down when not running a show? It has a real time clock with battery backup so the clock should continue to run. Just power the controller up before the show is scheduled.
OR does the Falcon boot up in controller mode and not player mode?
Thanks for the information!
You are correct, it could be powered down. You will need to install a battery to keep the real time clock accurate. The battery (CR1225) goes under the OLED on the left side of the board. Sorry for my misleading comment. Pinning your comment so everyone can see it. Thanks.
@@trevilights Thank you. I just tried it in player mode, made a test schedule, powered down, powered back up (it came up in player mode), and the schedule/show started ok.
So the controller can be switched off during the day and powered up BEFORE the schedule starts. Good deal! But YES the battery DOES need to be installed or the clock will not continue to run when power is switched off.
Thank You for your information!
@@trevilights Forgot to mention.... thanks for the quick reply!
I am just re-watching some of your instructional videos again for Xlights and setting up Falcon Player, mapping your props into the player and then into Xlights so everything aligns properly, creating a sequence and saving it and scheduling it to run the show scheduler and I want to say that I find your videos so helpful for me, one who is considering setting up a show for the first time. Your videos show all the aspects of how to use the software e.g. FPP and this video of how to use the Falcon controller for s stand alone show are exactly what I am looking for. Keep up the great work for all of us considering getting into the hobby. Your videos have helped give me the confidence I need to go ahead.
Larry. Thank you very much for your words. They mean a lot to me. Glad to help.
Excellent info Trevi. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Tengo mucho que agradecerte por qué fue gracias a ti que por fin pude despejar mil dudas para poder hacer realidad un show de luces en mi casa, muchas gracias!!!!! Te mando un muy fuerte abrazo!!!
Erick, Muchas gracias por tus palabras. Me animan a seguir haciendo mas videos. Me da gusto que te hayan sido util. Fuerte abrazo de regreso.
I also wanted to add that when using Xlights, make sure that the file format file/preferences/sequences// FESQ version is NOT V2 VSTD (the default). The player cannot import this version and will give an error. I use V2 ZLIB because the file size seems to be the smallest and uploads quick.
Also, you can upload an MP3 file to the player. It will be converted to WAV after it is uploaded.
I found this out by mistake and it worked great!
Excellent video
Thanks Percy.
Gracias Trevi bendiciones
Gracias Carlos. Igualmente. Un abrazo.
On my f16v4, when I input the correct count of 96 and a size of 510 under the ei31 tab, it doesn't hold the change even when I save it. What I mean is, when I change the controller to Player mode and then go back to E131 mode, it reverts back to the default values. I'm on build 20 as well. Might need to go back one version.
Yes. Everytime you switch between Modes the E131 Tab gets reset. It should not, but is does. I hope it gets fixed in the next builds. One think you can do, is use the "Save/Load Settings" option on the Status page. It will save ALL of your controller settings into a JSON file on your PC. You can then load that file again and the E131 page will be reloaded with the correct values. This option is like full settings backup. Its' good to do one backup once in a while.
Gracias por tus videos son muy buenos, la información que das es bien clara y ayuda a aprender como hacer estos shows de luces, quería hacerte una pregunta, existe otra marca y tipo controlador que haga algo parecido al F16V3, ya que acá en Mexico se me ha echo difícil conseguir, ademas de que el proyecto que quiero realizar es no tan grande como los que muestras, felicidades por tu canal.
Hola Rafael, muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Te recomiendo el Kulp K8-B. Este controlador es el que uso ahora en vez de los Falcon. Tengo entendido que Wiredwatts.com hacen envíos a México. Son mas económicos que los Falcon y hacen exactamente lo mismo y más confiables. Hacen modelos con 8, 16 y 32 puertos. Cada puerto puede controlar hasta 1600 pixeles. Saludos.
@@trevilights muchas gracias por tu información, y seguiremos al pendiente en tu canal del cual también te felicito, saludos desde Mexico.
@@rafaelandrade302 Muchas gracias. Igualmente, saludos desde Tennessee EE.UU.
Hey Trevi,
Awesome video!
Can we do this on an V3?
Hey Danny. Yes, the V3 can also be set as Player. But there are some limitations. When in player mode, the number of maximum channels is cut in half, meaning you can now only control just over 8000 lights. Also you will need an audio card compatible with the V3 which I could not find in their site. I think running the show from a Pi is the best option.
@@trevilights Ok,
Thanks.👍🤜😁
hi trevi i have done doing the sequence with music in exlights then itry to upload in in falcon player uploader FSEQ but it says it is not supported my file name in FSEQ what will i do help please my file name is test sequence 1.xsg
What if one is using 2 or more controllers? Are the other ones set up as normal with the 1st one as the player? Are they connected with Ethernet?
Hi Mike. When a V3 or V4 controller is set to player mode, there is no comunication with other controllers. You would need to set one controller as Master and the other one as remote. I have never done this with Falcon Controllers, sorry. The best way (and recommended) of using two or more controllers, is to have a Raspberry Pi or a Beaglebone using FPP to run your show. FPP will allow you to declare each of your controllers IP addresses and their channels to use. Hope it helps. I will probably make a video on this topic. Thanks for asking.
hi trevi I have some questions, how to set the real time clock which is if you are in other country and different time clock? and also if the baterry installed is there any sign of lights ON in the OLED of F16V4 when the power supply if OFF.
Hi. In the settings menu you can set the time and the time zone you are in. It may take a few tries to get it right. The is no battery indicator that I am aware of. You may want to take a look at the controller manual to get more details. Since I do not use the controller in player mode, I do not have a way of checking for this.
thank you so much
Hola excelente video cuando puedas lo pasa a español. Una pregunta cuando haces la grabación de las luces como el árbol y los cantantes como haces para q se vea la imagen perfecta. Lo e realizado video pero la cámara me capta mucha luz y no se ve bien
Probablemente sea cuestión de la cámara, prueba con otra. Yo no he tenido ese problema, saludos!!
Hola. Lo que hago yo, es en mi celulcar (Android), toco la pantalla sobre una de las luces que estoy grabando y me sale un circulo con un candado y un barra para regular la luz que capta el lente. Para que no se salga de foco, toco el candado para que se cierre, y luego deslizo la barra hacia la izquierda para que entre menos luz y se vea mejor.
Pruebalo.
hello trevi i just want ask how to insert the cr1225 battery it is upward or downward ? thank you
Hello. The positive (+) side of the battery (the side with the writing on it) will face up when installed.
@@trevilights ok thank you so much
and addition however how do i know that the battery is working when installed is there any sign of lights ON? on the OLED without powering the f16v4 of the power supply. thank you
Hello! Where did you get the video card? Thanks!
Hi Kyle, The Raspberry Pi has an HDMI port that you can connect to a TV or projector to play videos. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the reply, Trevi! I mistyped in my first comment. I meant to ask where to buy the ‘audio’ card. Thanks!
@@kylenietfeld9818 You can get the audio card in the same place you buy de F16V4.
pixelcontroller.com/store/products/75-audio-board.html
@@trevilights Great video! I am setting up my controller now. Do you know how to adjust the volume output with the audio card installed?
hi I would to like ask a question, that the stand alone F16v4 or ready to run . can be played the show using only the animation in the player mode without music because for me its hard to do with music for my show so i will use only the animations is that alright? for just a biginner and small show just a christmas tree thank you.
Hello. Yes, your sequence can be only animation.
@@trevilights thank you very much god bless
in addition to my question you said that in the video you need to 2 components to run into the player mode is to put the f16v4 audio board and the sd card, it is necesary to put a audio card , while i am running a sequence only anumation? without music, or its a default to set f16v4 ready to run with 2 components before its run in a player mode. thank you
@@damedelim3621 Hi, you only need the sound card if you are playing music.
@@trevilights now I am confident to do the christmas tree as simple and basic, thanks for the video and the support . god bless
Hola travi estoy tratando de poner todo junto ( el f16v4 ) y el raspberry pi pero e visto esta vídeo y tiene algo firente es su pantalla y ami no me aparecen los canales del contrlller así le agradezco de ante mano si puede darme una idea por como ago trabajar los dos juntos
Hola Benny. Para poderte ayudar...De que minuto de éste video estas hablando?
Ya se a lo te refieres. En la pantalla de los puertos de pixeles, abajo del botón de 'Save' hay una opción de dice 'Addresing Mode', selecciona 'Absolute Addresssing'.
Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo para responder
Bueno noches una pregunta mi controlado seme laqueo el playlist y dose que ay un error el número 502 si me puedes ayudar se lo agradezco
Hola Miguel, gracias por ver mis videos. Ya probaste reiniciando el control de fábrica? Perderás toda tu configuración pero tal vez podrás recuperar el acceso al controlador. Pasos: Quita la energía del controlador. Busca un mini botón en el controlador marcado como SEL. Presiónalo y mantenerlo presionado mientras aplicas energía y mantéenlo así por 5 segundos. Checa la pantalla a ver si te da una dirección de IP e intenta accesarlo.
Gracias por responder tan pronto lo boy a tratar mañana y muchas gracias. Apenas lo compré y es mi primera vez ya e tenido otros programas pero este me gusto y estoy probando espero tenerlo listo para esta navidad con su ayuda y los vídeos que sube lo bamba lograr
@@miguelfraga5241 Recuerda conectar el controlador a tu ruteador con cable ethernet. La configuración del wifi será eliminada. Si necesitas ayuda puedes separar tiempo en mi sitio Trevilights.com.
Gracias por responder los mensajes y dar ayuda a los q se nos ase difícil especialmente uno que es primerizo pero con sus vídeos y sus tutoría les aprendemos ya casi lo logro gracias de todo corazón y siga adelante
@@miguelfraga5241 De nada. Ojalá y todo salga bien. Saludos.
Hola una pregunta mi controlador no responde trato de subir mi secuencia y no me dejo como puedo subirla ya sea directamente ala tarjeta o directamente al controlador gracias por sus consejos y sus vídeos
Hola Miguel. Ya probaste sacando la tarjeta SD e insertandola en tu computadora y copiando las sequencia a la ella? Despues reinserta la tarjeta en el controlador y reinicia el controlador.
Cuando le aplanó al botón para subir la secuencia solo apárese como si la va a subir y se apaga o se desaparece gracias
@@miguelfraga5241 Si tienes una tarjeta SD en el controlador, verdad? Formateala de nuevo. Con la tarjeta SD insertada en tu computadora copia los archivos fseq. Despues inserta la tarjeta en el controlador y reinicialo.
Subir una secuencia vía wifi puede tardar minutos.
Ay un vídeo para conectar mi raspberry con el controlador f16v4
hi trevi i have done doing the sequnce with music i try to upload in falcon player mode but says it is not supported my file in FSEQ what will i do hepl please
Try saving your sequence in other version, I think Is the menu, File/Preferences/Sequence/FSeq Version. Select other that is not V2.
@@trevilights where to find file freference i am using F16v4
@@damedelim3621 This is in xlights, open and Save your sequence in other file format. Try different.
@@trevilights yes i got it now its another problem , when i click the saved the playlist my seq, and music the dilog box says that saving and reloading , is that natural to wait very long time to saved in saved playlist thank you
@@damedelim3621 Book some of my time at my site trevilights.com
que lastima que no los subes en español
Hay muy poca audiencia en Espanol. Pero los siguientes si los hago en Espanol tambien.