Baldrick 8 Plug & Play Pixel Controller

The Heart of Your EZRGB Light Show

The Baldrick 8 Plug & Play Pixel Controller is the brains behind your animated RGB pixel display. Whether you're building your first holiday light show or expanding an existing setup, the Baldrick 8 gives your pixels the instructions they need to create stunning colors, effects, and animations.

Every pixel in your display needs a controller to tell it what color to be and when to change. With support for over 16 million colors, the Baldrick 8 is responsible for bringing your light show to life.

Best of all, when used with the EZRGB platform, you don't need to worry about complicated setup, networking, or controller programming. The EZRGB system automatically configures the controller for your display, allowing you to spend less time learning technology and more time enjoying your show.

Key Features

• 12V Pixel Controller
• 350 watts
• xConnect
• 8 Pixel Outputs
• Supports up to 750 RGB pixels per port at 40 FPS
• Compatible with DDP, ArtNet, E1.31, and sACN protocols
• Fully Compatible with EZPlayer
• Compact and reliable design
• Designed for residential and commercial pixel displays
• Automatically configured when included in an EZRGB Light Show Designer project

Why Choose the Baldrick 8?

Many pixel controllers require extensive setup and networking knowledge before you can even turn on your first pixel. The Baldrick 8 paired with EZRGB removes that frustration.

When your display is designed through the EZRGB Light Show Designer, the correct controller is automatically added to your project and configured for your layout. No guessing. No complicated spreadsheets. No hours spent watching setup videos.

Simply connect your lights, let EZRGB do the rest so you can enjoy.

Perfect For

• Christmas Light Displays
• Halloween Light Shows
• Patriotic Displays
• Commercial Installations
• Permanent Lighting Projects
• New Pixel Hobbyists
• Advanced xLights Users

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a pixel controller do?

A pixel controller sends data to your RGB pixel lights and tells every individual pixel what color to display and when to change. Without a controller, animated pixel lights cannot perform effects, animations, or synchronized shows.

How many pixels can the Baldrick 8 control?

The Baldrick 8 supports up to 750 RGB pixels per port at 40 frames per second, allowing you to control six thousands of pixels across all eight outputs.

Do I need to program the controller myself?

No. When used with the EZRGB platform, the controller is automatically configured for your display. EZRGB handles the technical setup so you can focus on building and enjoying your show.

What protocols does Baldrick 8 accept?

The Baldrick 8 supports DDP, ArtNet, E1.31, and sACN protocols, making it fully compatible with EZPlayer, EZRGB, and other popular lighting software.

Does the Baldrick 8 work with EZPlayer?

Absolutely. The Baldrick 8 is fully compatible with EZPlayer, allowing seamless playback and synchronization of your EZRGB light show.

Can I purchase the controller separately?

Yes. The Baldrick 8 can be purchased individually or it may be automatically included when designing a display through the EZRGB Light Show Designer.