Kulp Lights K32-Pro

Kulp Lights Kulp K32-Pro Pixel Controller (with PocketBeagle 2 Industrial)

The K32-Pro from Kulp Lights is an ultra high-capacity pixel controller cape designed for the PocketBeagle 2 platform. Featuring 32 local pixel outputs, integrated differential expansion, advanced audio functionality, and onboard monitoring tools, it is built for very large-scale animated lighting installations.

Designed for Christmas, Halloween, and permanent lighting displays, the K32-Pro supports WS281x smart pixels and integrates seamlessly with Falcon Player (FPP) and xLights.

Pixel outputs

• Local outputs:
  • 32 fused pixel string ports
  • Ports arranged in banks of 4
  • Each bank supports independent voltage selection from 5V to 24V
    
  • Up to ~800 pixels per port at 40 FPS (with power injection)
  • Up to 5A available per output
• Differential expansion:
  • 8 RJ45 differential ports
  • Supports up to 32 additional pixel strings using differential receivers
  • Compatible with Falcon-style differential receivers

Serial outputs:

• 2 × RS485 outputs via RJ45
• Supports: DMX, PixelNet, Renard, Light-O-Rama (LOR)

Onboard features

• Real-time clock (RTC)
• Temperature sensor
• Input voltage monitoring
• OLED display with navigation buttons
• 3 powered USB-A ports
• Onboard PCM5102 DAC audio output
• Headphone jack
• FM transmitter header
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• 5V PWM cooling fan header
• Expansion GPIO header with:
  • 8 GPIO outputs
  • I2C access
  • 3.3V power
  • Ground connections

Connectivity

• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• USB support for Wi-Fi adapters and peripherals
• Designed for use with Falcon Player (FPP)

Requirements

• PocketBeagle 2 required (Not compatible with PocketBeagle 1)
• MicroSD card with FPP v9.0 or newer
• Compatible power supply
• WS281x-compatible smart pixels

Typical use cases

• Very large-scale Christmas displays
• High-density mega trees
• Large LED matrices
• Differential receiver installations
• Interactive synchronized light shows
• Audio-enabled displays using FPP

Included in this package

• Kulp Lights K32-Pro
• PocketBeagle 2 Industrial
  

Notes

• SD card sold separately unless otherwise specified
• Power injection is recommended for larger pixel counts
• Compatible with xLights and Falcon Player (FPP)