Fright Ideas BooBox FlexMax User manual

DMX
Programming
Audio and Speaker Connections (continued)
DIRECTOR SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR IN REAL-TIME
WITH DIRECTOR CONNECT
SCAREMASTER IN REAL-TIME
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. The full list can be found in the manual
available online. 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 Amplified Speakers
The FlexMax audio output is designed to connect to
powered speakers or external amplifiers.
Internal Amplifier Volume Controls
Use the MP3 volume controls for audio coming from
the FlexMax. Use the MIX volume controls to
control an external audio source you’d like to mix in.
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.
STEREO
MONO
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
SD
CARD
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
DIRECTOR
SOFTWARE
POWERED SPEAKERS
OR AMPLIFIER
VOLUME CONTROLS
POWER CAN BE SUPPLIED
USING THE BARREL CONNECTOR
OR THE TRIGGER TERMINAL
BLOCK.
Sizing Your Power Supply
To size a supply you must add up the wattage for the
most outputs that will be on at any one time, then add 2
watts for the FlexMax if you’re NOT using the internal
amplifier, or 50 if you are.
Example:
50 watts FlexMax using Amp (24 volts is best)
+ 36 watts 6 x 6 watt solenoids
= 86 watts Need a 24 VDC > 86 watt supply
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, AC powered, or
contact-closure devices like a relay can. However,
unlike relays, they have no moving parts that will wear
out over time. Use external relays for these loads.
Keeping these moving parts outside of the controller
allows them to be easily replaced when they wear out.
Selecting your Power Supply Voltage
The FlexMax requires a 12 or 24 volt DC power supply.
We generally recommend using a 24 volt power supply.
This will get you the most volume from of the amplifier,
and 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.
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
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FI-408 C MP3 PLAYER
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 (6Wat 12V or 12W at 24V ) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V 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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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 (6Wat 12V or 12W at 24V ) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V 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
BooBox FlexMax
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FI-216PROP CONTROLLER
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 (6Wat 12V or 12W at 24V ) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V 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
BooBox FlexMax
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FI-216PROP CONTROLLER
Master Mode (Default)
The FlexMax can be linked to our BooTunes or
BooTunes Amped MP3 players to add more audio
channels. It can also be connected to other BooBoxes
or DMX fixtures to control them in sync with the rest of
the show.
Slave Mode
The FlexMax can be setup as a DMX slave to another
FlexMax or DMX controller. The controller can then
control the Flex’s outputs and audio, or trigger scenes
depending on the DMX mode.
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH (6Wat 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 - 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
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 (6Wat 12V or 12W at 24V ) INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
5 - 24 V 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
BooBox FlexMax
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FI-216PROP CONTROLLER
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
AUDIO
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
MIX
IN
MIX
VOL
AUDIO
R
L
MP3
VOL
R
L
LINE
OUT
(MP3)
SPEAKERS
12-
24VGND -
2+ 31
12-24
VDC
PWR DMX
Quick-Start Guide
Power Supply
BooBox FlexMax
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE
This guide covers only a fraction of what the FlexMax can do.
Tutorial videos and a full manual are available online.
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FOR REAL-TIMECONTROL
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Trigger Input Wiring
Solid-State Output Wiring Diagrams
4 OHM
= DO NOT turn the volume past 50% if using a 24 volt power supply in this configuration.
The FlexMax includes a 50 watt (2 x 25 watt) Class D stereo amplifier. To take full advantage of this amplifier, the
power supply needs to be 24 volts and have at least 50 watts of power.
PRESSURE MAT
PUSH BUTTON
PIR MOTION SENSOR
BEAM SENSOR
PRESSURE MAT OR PUSH BUTTON
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
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
C 1 2
INPUTS
C 1 2
INPUTS
C 1 2
INPUTS
PUSH BUTTONS
BUTTON
1
2
9 VOLT
BATTERY
+
-
RELAY OUTPUT
+CN.O. -
RELAY BOARD
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
1 2
3 4
RELAY BOARD
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
N.C.
C
N.O.
1 2
3 4
!
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
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)
+ 1 2
+
-
RELAY
N.C.
C
N.O.
FOG MACHINE
FOG
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
INCORRECTWIRING WILL DAMAGE DEVICE
SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS
MAX 500mA EACH (6Wat12V 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
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FI-206PROP CONTROLLER
AUDIO
SD CARD
PROGRAMMER
PWR
GND
12V
GND
2
IN
12V
GND
IN
1
EXPANSION
+ 1 2 3 4 + 1 2 3 4
GND
12-
24V -
2+ 31
C 1 2 3 4
DMX INPUTS
GND
12-
24V -
2+ 31
C 1 2 3 4
DMX INPUTS
GND
12-
24V -
2+ 31
C 1 2 3 4
DMX INPUTS
GND
12-
24V -
2+ 31
C 1 2 3 4
DMX INPUTS
GND
12-
24V -
2+ 31
C 1 2 3 4
DMX INPUTS
CE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
16 L R
CE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
16 L R
CE
SPEAKERS
4 - 8 OHM
16 L R
Audio and Speaker Connections
TWO 4 OR 8 OHM FOUR 4 OHM SPEAKERS FOUR 8 OHM SPEAKERS
BLUE
BROWN
WHITE
BLACK
GND (-)
12VDC (+)
RELAY C
RELAY N.O.
SENSOR WIRES
+
8 OHM
+
8 OHM
+
8 OHM
+
8 OHM
+
4 OHM
+
4 OHM
+
4 OHM
+
4 OHM
++
HIGH
VOLTAGE
HIGH
VOLTAGE
HIGH
VOLTAGE