Fright Ideas BooBox Flex User manual

RELAY BOARD
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C
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RELAY BOARD
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C
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POWER CAN BE SUPPLIED
USING THE BARREL CONNECTOR
OR THE TRIGGER TERMINAL
BLOCK.
VOLTAGE
IN
VOLTAGE
OUT
Quick-Start Guide
Power Supply Solid-State Outputs
BooBox Flex
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE
This guide covers only a fraction of what the Flex can do.
Tutorial videos and a full manual are available online.
Selecting your Power Supply
The Flex requires a 12 or 24 volt DC power supply. We generally recommend
using a 24 volt power supply. This will enable you to use larger solenoids
without exceeding the maximum current capacity of the solid-state outputs. It
will however require that all the devices connected to your outputs be rated for
24 volts.
Sizing Your Power Supply
To size a supply you must calculate for the worst-case scenario. Add up the
wattage for the most outputs that will be on at any one time, then add 2 watts for
the Flex.
Example:
2 watts Flex (If using ScareMaster use 5 watts)
+ 18 watts 3 x 6 watt solenoids
+ 1 watt LED Light
= 21 watts Total - Need at least 21 watts
!
Solid-State Output Wiring Diagrams
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
ANY 12 OR 24 VDC DEVICE
>500mA
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12 OR 24 VDC DEVICE > 500mA
USING A BOOBOX RELAY BOARD
ANY 110 VOLT LOAD
TO POWER SUPPLY USE OUR RELAY BOARD IF YOU NEED A FEW RELAYS.
TWO CAN BE LINKED TO GET 8 RELAYS
12/24 VDC
COIL RELAY
TAKE APPROPRIATE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN WIRING HIGH
VOLTAGES.
12 VDC MOTOR IN FORWARD AND REVERSE
TO WALL
OUTLET
TO WALL
OUTLET
TO 12 VDC POWER
SUPPLY
BLUE = FAST
GREEN = SLOW
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
12/24 VDC
DEVICE
FOUR 12 OR 24 VDC DEVICES
EXAMPLES OF DEVICES COMPATIBLE
WITH SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS:
LED LIGHTS, SOLENOIDS, RELAYS.
ANY 12/24 VDC LOAD UNDER 500mA.
MUST BE 500mA OR LESS
(6W at 12V, 12W at 24V)
12-
24VGND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
PWR
DMX
+ 1 2 3
4 +
+ 1 2 3
4 +
+ 1 2
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
FOG MACHINE
FOG
HIGH
VOLTAGE
FOG
MACHINE
SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR A
CABLE SO YOU DON’T HAVE
TO HACK YOUR REMOTE.
OR
1. UNPLUG FOG MACHINE
2. OPEN REMOTE
3. LOCATE FOG BUTTON PINS
4. SOLDER WIRES TO PINS
5. CONNECT AS SHOWN
+ 1 2
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
+
1 2
GND
12-
24V
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
BOOBOX
+
EXPANSION
+
EXPANSION
AC RELAY PACKS
USE ONE OF OUR AC RELAY PACKS WHEN YOU HAVE A LOT
OF 110 VOLT DEVICES TO CONTROL.
4 OUTPUT
FI-304
8 OUTPUT
FI-308
ADAPTER CABLE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
+
1 2
3
4 +
+
5 6
7
8 +
PL AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24VGND -
2+
3
12-24
VDC
C
1 2
PWR
5 - 24 V DC/AC
INPUTS
BooBox Flex
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FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
EXPANSION
=
About Solid-State Outputs
Solid-state outputs are great for reliably controlling relays, solenoids, and
LED lights. They cannot be used to directly control high-current, 110 volt, or
contact-closure devices like a relay can. However, unlike relays, they have
no moving parts that wear out over time. Keeping these moving parts
outside of the controller allows them to be easily replaced when they wear
out.
Connect directly to the solid-state outputs when appropriate, then use
external mechanical or solid-state relays for high current or high voltage
loads. This will result in a highly reliable and maintainable system.
Solid-State Driver Chip Failure
If you accidentally short the outputs you may notice some or all of the
outputs will be stuck on or off, even after cycling the power. This usually
means the solid-state output chip needs to be replaced. We sell replace-
ments on our website for a few dollars.
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX500mA EACH (6W at 12V or 12W at 24V )
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 56 7
8 +
PLAY
LINE
OUT
12-
24VGND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
C 1 2
PWR
5- 24 V DC/AC
DMX INPUTS
BooBox Flex
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FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION

PWR
SD CARD
9 -24
VDC
9-24V GND
-
2+ 3
1
C 1 2 3 C4 5 6 7 8
5 - 24 V DC/AC
INPUTS
PWR DMX
LINE OUT
AUDIO
BUSY
BooTunes
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FI-408 C MP3 PLAYER
PWR
SD CARD
9 -24
VDC
9-24V GND
-
2+ 3
1
C 1 2 3 C4 5 6 7 8
5 - 24 V DC/AC
INPUTS
PWR DMX
LINE OUT
AUDIO
BUSY
BooTunes
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FI-408 C MP3 PLAYER
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH(6W at 12V or 12W at 24V )
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 56 7
8 +
PL AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24VGND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
C 1 2
PWR
5 - 24V DC/AC
DMX INPUTS
BooBox Flex
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FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH(6W at 12V or 12W at 24V )
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 56 7
8 +
PL AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24VGND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
C 1 2
PWR
5 - 24V DC/AC
DMX INPUTS
BooBox Flex
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FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION
Trigger Input Wiring
DMX
Programming
Audio
PRESSURE MAT
PUSH BUTTON
PIR MOTION SENSOR
BEAM SENSOR
DIRECTOR SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR IN REAL-TIME
WITH DIRECTOR CONNECT
SCAREMASTER IN REAL-TIME
PRESSURE MAT OR PUSH BUTTON
BLUE
BROWN
WHITE
BLACK
GND (-)
12VDC (+)
RELAY C
RELAY N.O.
SENSOR WIRES
BLACK
RED
WHITE
GREEN
GND (-)
12VDC (+)
RELAY C
RELAY N.O.
SENSOR WIRES
OPTICALLY-ISOLATED INPUT
NOTE: PIR SENSORS CAN TAKE UP TO A
MINUTE TO “WARM UP”. DURING THIS TIME
THE BOOBOX’S INPUT LIGHT WILL BLINK
AND THE SENSOR WILL NOT RESPOND.
TWO TRIGGERS
BooBoxes can be easily programmed with our free Director software and an SD card. The Director Connect allows
you to see your work in real-time, rather than having to save the program to an SD card first. The ScareMaster is a
great real-time programming option for those who don’t want to be tethered to a computer.
Tips and Tricks
The BooBoxes have some great features that are often left undiscovered. Below are just a few examples:
Ambient Resume - Tells the Ambient scene to resume from where it left off after an input scene has finished.
Play All Sound Mode - Fill a scene folder with audio files and the BooBox will play them all. Great in Ambient mode!
Fade on Interrupt - If a scene is interrupted before completion it will fade out the audio before stopping.
Manual Playback - Hold the PLAY button for a few seconds to select which Input scene you’d like to trigger.
Connecting Speakers
The Flex audio output is designed to connect to powered speakers or external amplifiers.
Copying Audio Files to the BooBox
The recommended method to get your audio files onto the BooBox is to use our free Director software. It will copy
the sounds to your BooBox or ScareMaster and ensure the filenames and folder structure are correct. If you are
using a Mac, or prefer to copy the files on your own, see the full manual for SD card layout details.
Master Mode (Default)
The Flex can be linked to our BooTunes or BooTunes
Amped MP3 players to add more audio channels to
your show. The MP3 players will automatically start
and stop in sync with the Flex. The Flex will not output
DMX data to control other DMX devices.
Slave Mode
The BooBox Flex can be setup as a DMX slave to a
FlexMax or any DMX master. The master can control
the Flex’s outputs and audio, or trigger scenes
depending on the DMX mode.
WIRELESS TRIGGER
CONNECT THESE ONLY IF THE BOOBOX AND BASE
STATION USE THE SAME VOLTAGE AND THE BASE
STATION’S POWER SUPPLY IS NOT CONNECTED.
OPTICALLY-ISOLATE CIRCUITS FROM DIFFERENT POWER
SUPPLIES, OR WHEN WIRE LENGTHS ARE EXCESSIVE.
C
N.O.
+
-
RELAY
OUTPUT
BASE STATION
POWER
SOLID-
STATE
OUTPUT
GND
12-
24V 1 2- 3+ C 1 2
PWR DMX INPUTS
GND
12-
24V 1 2- 3+ C 1 2
PWR DMX INPUTS
C 1 2
INPUTS
C 1 2
INPUTS
C 1 2
INPUTS
GND
12-
24V 1 2- 3+ C 1 2
PWR DMX INPUTS
PUSH BUTTONS
BUTTON
1
2
GND
12-
24V 1 2- 3+ C 1 2
PWR DMX INPUTS
GND
12-
24V 1 2- 3+ C 1 2
PWR DMX INPUTS
9 VOLT
BATTERY
+
-
RELAY OUTPUT
+CN.O. -
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH(6W at 12V or 12W at 24V )
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 56 7
8 +
PL AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24VGND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
C 1 2
PWR
5 - 24V DC/AC
DMX INPUTS
BooBox Flex
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FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION
12-
24VGND -
2+ 31
B
A
12-24
VDC
C
MIX IN AUDIO
MP3 AUDIO
12
3
C
4
5
6
7
8
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
PWR
MAX 500mA EACH(6W at 12V or 12W at 24V ) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGEDE VICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24V DC/AC
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
DMX
SERVOS
INPUTS
PROGRAMMER
EXPANSION
OUTPUTS 1-8
SD CARD
PL AY
AUDIO
+
1 2
3
4
+
5 6
7
8
+
9 10
11
12
+
13 14
15
16
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
L R
-
+
S
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FI-216PROP CONTROLLER
A B
REC
PL AY
ENABLE 1 2 3 4
A B
ENTER
5 6 7 8
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
MENU
EXPANSIONPORT
9-24VDC
(OPTIONAL)
+
-
PWRFRIGHTLINK / DMX
TO
CONTROLLER
AUX
SD
CARD
SHORTCUTS
ScareMaster
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FI-200
ANIMATIONPROGRAMMER
• HOLD ENABLE AND TAP PLAY FOR THE MENU
• HOLD ENABLE AND TAP REC TO SAVE ALL SCENES
• HOLD PLAY TO SELECT A SCENE
• HOLD REC TO SELECT DMX/OUTPUT CHANNELS
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH(6W at 12V or 12W at 24V )
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 56 7
8 +
PL AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24V
GND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
C 1 2
PWR
5 - 24V DC/AC
DMX INPUTS
BooBox Flex
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH(6W at 12V or 12W at 24V )
+ 1 2 3 4 +
+ 56 7
8 +
PL AY
LINE
OUT
12-
24VGND -
2+ 3
1
12-24
VDC
C 1 2
PWR
5 - 24V DC/AC
DMX INPUTS
BooBox Flex
WWW.FRIGHTIDEAS.COM
FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION
DIRECTOR USB INTERFACE
FOR REAL-TIMECONTROL
Director
Connect
ACTIVE
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SD
CARD
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
POWERED SPEAKERS
AMPLIFIER
MONO
STEREO
PLAY
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
PLAY
LINE
OUT
AUDIO