A Compact Video LED Controller for Addressable rgb LED PIXELS
Enjoy smooth, real-time video playback on addressable LED strips and panels
The Pixblasters MINI is a real-time video controller for addressable RGB LED strips and panels (WS2812B, SK6812, APA102 and similar), designed to elevate your digital signage or smart lighting systems to professional-grade standards. It connects to any computer and any operating system as an ordinary monitor to display the user-selected portion of the monitor image on up to 8,192 RGB LEDs at 60 FPS.
Pixblasters MINI Video LED Controller is preparing for a crowdfunding campaign, after which it will be available for regular sale. Support our campaign, help spread the word about this new product, and order your Pixblasters MINI at a special discounted price.
Frame Grabbing
Connects to any computer as a standard monitor and displays the selected image portion.
Hardware accelerated
A custom FPGA chip controls the processing pipeline from video input to LED output.
low latency
Deterministic latency enables responsive video displays and interactive LED applications.
BUDGET FRIENDLY
Professional LED video control without the cost and complexity of the MS1 — packed in a compact metal housing.
- Supports popular 3-wire & 4-wire addressable RGB LEDs including WS2811, WS2812B, APA102, SK9822, HD107S and more
- Compatible with LED strips and matrix panels, including custom layouts and resolutions
- DVI-compatible video input up to 720p @ 60 FPS for smooth real-time video playback
- Drives up to 8,192 LEDs through 16 outputs with consistent high frame rates
- Flexible display mapping and image processing with integrated cropping, brightness control and gamma correction
- Works with any computer or device featuring a standard video output
- Ideal for custom software applications requiring creative freedom and ultra-low latency
- Tool-free wiring with snap-action connectors for fast and reliable installation
- Powered by in-house developed FPGA-based hardware architecture
Datasheet
A quick overview on the Pixblasters MINI Video LED Controller's features and capabilities.
QUICK START GUIDE
Application Note PAPP002 - Pixblasters MS1 Controller - Quick Start Guide
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Browse our videos featuring educational content, customer installations, and more.
Example LED Display Build
Super-fast, low-latency smart-pixel LED video display driven by Pi Zero W and Pixblasters MINI LED controller
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UPDATES & EXAMPLES
Pixblasters controller updates, build-up examples, and educational projects.