{"product_id":"k8-max","title":"K8-Max","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-title product_title entry-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 255, 0);\"\u003eK8-Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Output String Cape for PocketBeagle 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou MUST have a PocketBeagle2 for the K8 to be functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PB2 Industrial will have FPP installed on the eMMC. No SD card is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K8-Max is a cape for the PocketBeagle 2 that is designed to drive ws281x LED pixels. It has 8 local ports that can each drive 800 pixels (with power injection) at 40FPS. It also has 4 RJ45 differential ports that can output an additional 16 strings via differential receivers. Finally, it has one RS485 output for DMX, PixelNet, Renard, LOR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K8-Max has a Real Time Clock (RTC) to maintain time, a temperature sensor, input voltage sensors, an OLED display with navigation push buttons, three powered USB ports, onboard sound, socket for FM transmitter, and a Gigabit Ethernet port (wired via USB2 so roughly 300Mb\/s speed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cape provides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 pixel connectors in banks for four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bank of four can use any voltage from 5V – 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach string is protected by an eFuse that provides current monitoring, eFuse protection, and instant alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach string can provide up to 6A of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 RJ45 connections for 16 more strings via differential receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 RJ45 connection for DMX\/LOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board pcm5102 DAC and headphone jack for sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeader to attach FM transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 USB-A connector for WIFIi adapters or other USB devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigabit Ethernet Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion header pins providing 8 gpio outputs and access to I2C bus, 3.3v power, and ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Time Clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5v 4-Pin PWM Cooling Fan Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 GPIO pins exposed to the user to allow adding additional buttons, proximity sensors, etc… to invoke various effects and functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocketBeagle 2 – the K8-Max will NOT work with a PocketBeagle 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good quality SD card with the latest FPP image installed on it. The K8-Max requires at least FPP 9.0 to be fully functional. The latest FPP images can always be found at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/FalconChristmas\/fpp\/releases\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/FalconChristmas\/fpp\/releases\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ews281x compatible pixels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kulplights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K8-Max.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/kulplights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K8-Max.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"No \/ None","offer_id":54525226516813,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ 32G","offer_id":54525226549581,"sku":null,"price":134.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular \/ None","offer_id":54525226582349,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular \/ 32G","offer_id":54525226615117,"sku":null,"price":174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial \/ None","offer_id":54525226647885,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Industrial \/ 32G","offer_id":54525226680653,"sku":null,"price":196.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2524\/1165\/files\/K8_-_Max.jpg?v=1786874670","url":"https:\/\/pandoralightshows.com\/products\/k8-max","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}