{"product_id":"baldrick8-v2-8-port-ready-to-run-pixel-controller","title":"Baldrick8 V2 8-Port Ready-to-Run Pixel Controller | Cosmic 8-Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic 8-Series Baldrick8 V2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eready-to-run, prebuilt 8-output pixel controller\u003c\/strong\u003e for xLights\/FPP displays. Built around the updated \u003cstrong\u003eBaldrick8 V2\u003c\/strong\u003e controller board, it combines 8 xConnect pixel outputs, dual Ethernet connections with an onboard network switch, Mean Well 12V power, and a Boxco P-Series weather-resistant enclosure in a complete finished controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach controller is assembled, wired, labeled, and tested before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 xConnect pixel outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 750 RGB pixels per port at 40 FPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6,000 RGB pixel controller output capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 10\/100 Ethernet ports with onboard network switch\u003c\/strong\u003e for daisy-chained network connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports common RGB pixels and supported RGBW pixel types\u003c\/strong\u003e, including UCS2904\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 350 W or 700 W power configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 programmable onboard input connections\u003c\/strong\u003e for buttons, sensors, triggers, or supported FPP API actions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxco P-Series weather-resistant enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to xLights or FPP?\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/before-you-buy\"\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/a\u003e guide before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cosmic 8-Series turns the \u003cstrong\u003eBaldrick8 V2 controller board\u003c\/strong\u003e into a complete ready-to-run pixel controller for show builders who want a finished enclosure instead of a bare controller board. It is designed for holiday lighting displays, smaller commercial installations, and addressable RGB pixel projects that need a compact, tested 8-output controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe V2 design adds a \u003cstrong\u003esecond Ethernet port and onboard network switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing controllers or other network devices to be connected in a daisy-chain configuration without requiring a separate network switch at every controller location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis build includes pre-installed xConnect pigtails, \u003cstrong\u003etwo waterproof RJ45 panel couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e, outdoor-rated cable routing, labeled internal wiring, and a tested enclosure layout. Choose the 350 W version for smaller layouts or the 700 W version when additional onboard power capacity is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePixel Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 pixel outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 750 RGB pixels per port at 40 FPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal controller output capacity: \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 RGB pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with common addressable RGB pixels and supported RGBW pixel types, including UCS2904\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividually fused outputs using 7.5 A mini blade fuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e350 W\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e700 W\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle or dual \u003cstrong\u003eMean Well LRS-350-12\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V power supply configuration, depending on selected variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 AWG high-temp silicone wire\u003c\/strong\u003e for main power distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo Baldrick8 V2 power inputs for output power distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork \u0026amp; Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 10\/100 Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Ethernet switch supports daisy-chained network connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo waterproof RJ45 panel couplers provide external network access\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003eDDP, Art-Net, E1.31, and sACN\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush from xLights\u003c\/strong\u003e integration with supported xLights versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReceives pixel data over the network from xLights, FPP, or other supported control\/playback systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse wired Ethernet for normal show control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eButton Inputs \u0026amp; Onboard Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 programmable input connections on the Baldrick8 V2 board\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreen Phoenix-style terminal connectors allow user wiring for external buttons, sensors, or other supported triggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnboard physical buttons for testing and control functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in test modes and effects generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInput connections are not externally cabled through the enclosure on the standard Cosmic 8-Series build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnclosure \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxco P-Series\u003c\/strong\u003e weather-resistant enclosure with stainless hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-hole IP68 cable glands\u003c\/strong\u003e for clean pixel output routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 waterproof RJ45 panel couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSJTW outdoor-rated power cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-wired, labeled, and tested before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBaldrick8 V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eReady-to-run \/ prebuilt Ethernet pixel controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePixel Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 ports — up to 750 RGB pixels per port at 40 FPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal RGB Pixel Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6,000 RGB pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Pixel Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommon addressable RGB pixels plus supported RGBW pixel types, including UCS2904\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 × 10\/100 Ethernet ports with onboard network switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Network Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 × waterproof RJ45 panel couplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSingle or dual Mean Well LRS-350-12, depending on selected variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e350 W or 700 W total installed power supply capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 controller-board power inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3 × programmable onboard input connections with Phoenix-style terminals; external wiring not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDDP, Art-Net, E1.31, sACN\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003exLights, FPP, and other supported network lighting control systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBoxco P-Series weather-resistant enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePixel Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003exConnect standard; Ray Wu \/ HC available by request\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1-year limited warranty; power supplies covered per manufacturer terms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis is a ready-to-run pixel controller build, not a bare controller board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse wired Ethernet for normal show control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis is a pixel controller, not an FPP player or show computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Baldrick8 V2 includes two Ethernet ports with an onboard switch for daisy-chained network connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe three programmable input connections are available on the controller board but are not externally cabled through the enclosure on the standard build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal buttons, sensors, or other supported triggers may be connected by the user through the onboard Phoenix-style terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower injection may still be required depending on pixel count, cable length, voltage drop, and display layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you plan to use RGBW pixels or non-standard pixel types, please confirm the pixel IC\/protocol before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/products\/cable-id-clips-controller-pigtail-output-identification-labels\" title=\"Cable ID Clips\"\u003eCosmic Cable ID clips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 × waterproof RJ45 panel couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePSU terminal cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/products\/plastic-end-cap-male-plug-for-female-xconnect-sold-individually\" title=\"xConnect male plug end cap\"\u003ePlastic xConnect end cap, male plug\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/products\/boxco-bc-b50-medium-steel-wall-mount-bracket-kit-4-pack-with-screws\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Mount Bracket Kit, 4-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Customization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ready-to-run Cosmic controller includes a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1972\/8482\/files\/Warranty_Policy.pdf?v=1753586578\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustom options such as vents, fans, connector changes, or accessory integration may be available. For custom configurations, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmic Controllers","offers":[{"title":"350 W","offer_id":50590079615074,"sku":"BAL8V2-350","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700 W","offer_id":50590079647842,"sku":"BAL8V2-700","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1972\/8482\/files\/baldrick8-v2-350w-ready-to-run-pixel-controller_3fbd9633-66fa-4a83-bc4c-5129a20b820a.png?v=1791611089","url":"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/products\/baldrick8-v2-8-port-ready-to-run-pixel-controller","provider":"Cosmic Controllers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}