ILightThat Baldrick17

ILightThat Baldrick17 Pixel Controller

The Baldrick17 from ILightThat is a high-density standalone pixel controller designed for large-scale holiday lighting displays and professional installations. With 17 local pixel outputs and support for up to 750 RGB pixels per port at 40 FPS, the Baldrick17 is an excellent solution for mega trees, matrices, rooflines, and other high-channel-count props.

Pixel outputs

Local outputs:

• 17 fused pixel string ports
• Up to 2250 channels per port (~750 RGB pixels at 40 FPS)
• Designed for WS2811-compatible pixel protocols

Power distribution:

• Power input banks arranged as 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1
• 17 fused connectors with included 7.5A fuses

Networking & protocol support

Supported protocols:

• DDP
• E1.31 / sACN
• Art-Net

Software integration:

• Direct push from xLights
• Compatible with modern pixel sequencing workflows

Power

Power inputs:

• 5 independent power input ports
• Supports 5V–48V operation
• Supports separate input voltages across power banks

Protection & management:

• Onboard power management
• Designed to simplify multi-voltage installations

Onboard features

User interface:

• Integrated onboard buttons for testing and control
• 3 programmable Turniputs ports
• Onboard effects engine for permanent installations

Interactive features:

• Supports FPP API triggers for starting and stopping sequences
• Supports advanced trigger and lamp control functions

Convenience:

• QR code printed on the board linking directly to documentation
• Physical onboard buttons allow testing without connecting external hardware

Included in this package

• Baldrick17 controller board

Notes

• No Raspberry Pi required
• No FPP license required
• Designed for WS2811-compatible pixel protocols
• Power injection may be required depending on pixel count, brightness, and wiring distance