Controllers Tab

Controllers Tab

The Controllers tab is where you configure the lighting controllers in your show. A controller receives data from xLights (via E1.31, DMX, Artnet, etc.) and drives your physical lights.

Adding a Controller

1. Click Add Ethernet or Add USB depending on your controller type
2. Enter the controller name and IP address
3. Set the number of universes / channels
4. Click Save

Controller Types

Type	Protocol	Common Hardware
E1.31 (sACN)	Ethernet	Falcon, KulpLights, xSchedule
Artnet	Ethernet	Many commercial controllers
DMX	USB	EnttecPro, generic USB-DMX
DDP	Ethernet	FPP, Pi-based controllers
Null	—	Testing / offline layout

Uploading to a Controller

Once your sequence is ready:

1. Go to Tools > Upload Controller or use FPP-Connect
2. Select the controller IP
3. Click Upload

Make sure your computer and controller are on the same network subnet.

See FPP-Connect for full details on uploading sequences, media, models, and controller configuration to Falcon Player instances.

Controller Visualizer

Tools > Controller Visualizer shows a graphical map of how models are assigned to controller ports and channels. Useful for debugging channel conflicts.

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See Also

• Layout-Tab
• Quick-Start-Guide

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Last updated: 2026-06-30