Falcon Controllers
Falcon — Professional Pixel Controllers
Falcon controllers are the gold standard for large-scale holiday light shows. They’re used in many professional and “extreme hobbyist” installations.
F16V5
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 16 (expandable with differential receivers) |
| Max pixels | ~8,000 (at 40fps) |
| Protocols | E1.31, Art-Net, DDP |
| Ethernet | Gigabit |
| Power | Screw terminals, 10A per output bank |
| Receiver boards | Up to 4 differential receivers for remote expansion |
| Price | ~$250-350 |
F48
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 48 |
| Max pixels | ~24,000 |
| Price | ~$450-550 |
Key Features
- Differential receivers — Run pixel data over long distances (100m+) using CAT5/6
- Falcon Player (FPP) — Native show player on Raspberry Pi
- xLights integration — Configure universes directly from xLights
- Web UI — Full configuration via browser
- Test patterns — Built-in diagnostic tools