Kulp K16A-B

Build Specifications

This Kulp K16A-B, will be built in a bud box 32022 or 32026 enclosure or similar, Xconnect pigtails, 4 waterproof outputs for receivers, vented, and 2 12v 350-watt meanwell power supplies.   

Board Specifications

The K16A-B is a cape for the BeagleBone Black designed to drive ws2811 LED pixels. It has 16 local ports (fused with LED indicators) that can each drive 800 pixels (with power injection) at 40FPS (1500 at 20fps). It also has 4 RJ45 differential ports that can output an additional 16 strings. In addition, it has an expansion connector that can provide an additional 16 strings. Finally, it has 2 RS485 outputs for DMX, PixelNet, Renard, LOR.

For end-user usability, it provides a Real Time Clock, temperature sensors, voltage sensors, a header for an OLED display, four push buttons for navigating menus on the display.

The K16A-B also has an on-board, high quality DAC chip for providing sound.

It also has two extra headers for additional functionality. One header provides access to the I2C bus and 8 GPIO pins for additional push buttons or other triggers a user may need. The other header provides a mounting point for an optional Si4713 based FM transmitter.

Lead Time

This build will be built once order is paid for.  Normal lead time for completion and shipping is 1-3 weeks.  If item cannot be built in the time frame due to equipment shortages, you will receive notification of an approximate build time.