High capacity for expansive, immersive canvases.
Tempo zoning for pragmatic refresh.
100+ ICs supported.
160 Art-Net universes (81,920 channels).
The deskontroller LITE V3 – 160 universes maximizes density per unit: 81,920 channels (≈ 27,200 RGB pixels) with 40.4 FPS (normal) and 56.3 FPS (turbo).
Built for monumental and immersive installs where a single central “brain” simplifies ops, reduces failure points, and optimizes cost per universe.
End-to-end Art-Net I–IV with full compatibility:
MADRIX, Resolume, MadMapper, TouchDesigner, GrandMA, MagicQ, xLights, QLC+. With 160U, drive very large canvases while keeping motion smooth 40 fps and surfaces in sync.
8 RJ45 → 32 lines (WS281x) / 16 (APA102), 8 adapters included, 100 m CAT6.
Segment-based topology (rings, columns, curtains, ceilings), clear labeling, and fast service. Fewer external boxes, consistent latency, centralized control.
The deskontroller lite v3 160U targets large-scale installs:
32-output mode (5U/port): up to 850 RGB or 640 RGBW per output. Total: up to 27,200 RGB or 20,480 RGBW pixels.
16-output mode (10U/port): up to 1,700 RGB or 1,280 RGBW per output.
Advanced per-port control (5U/10U), contiguous/interleaved mapping, mirroring; ideal for façades and wide canvases.
5 V data; independent LED power; UTP up to 100 m (conditions apply).
All in the browser: network, 160U allocation, per-line chipset/order, gamma, and Status to monitor packet integrity at scale.
Pixel tests sweep long runs; Discover maps nodes on complex switches/VLANs. Presets for daily shows vs. headline events.
Fast updates; standalone effects to validate huge areas without a server; Status and Discover for quick diagnostics.
Engineered for 24/7 with protections that hold performance under load/temperature.
Supports 100+ addressable ICs: WS (WS2811/12/15/18…), SK (SK6812/6805…), APA (APA102/DotStar/APA104), TM, UCS, LPD, HD/INK, and more. Data logic at 5 V; power your LEDs at 5/12/24 V as required.
RGB and RGBW strips, encapsulated pixel nodes, and matrices—set chipset and color order (RGB, GRB, RGBW…) per output for a unified look. For long runs or high density, pair CAT6 with power injection at strategic points to keep brightness and color consistent across the canvas.
(Over 100 types of addressable digital LEDs; listed below by family or technical reference):
• Series APA – APA102(C) (DotStar), APA104, APA106 (5mm/F5 y 8mm/F8), APA107, APA109
• Custom – Custom 8-bit color protocols (normal and reverse polarity)
• Series D – D705, D707, D708
• Series CS/GE/GS – CS8812; GE8812, GE8822; GS8206, GS8208
• Series HD/INK – HD107S; INK1002(B), INK1003
• Series LC/LD – LC8805B, LC8808B, LC8812(B), LC8822, LC8823; LD1510 (versiones de 8 y 12 bits)
• Series LPD – LPD1101, LPD1882, LPD1886, LPD6803, LPD6813, LPD8803, LPD8806
• Series NS – NS107(S/SA), NS108(E)
• Series P981x/P9883 – P9813, P9816, P9823 (5mm/F5 y 8mm/F8), P9883; PB3/4/5xxxxxx, (compatible protocols P); PD9823, PL9823
• Series SC/SK – SC6803; SK6805, SK6812 (incl. NeoPixel), SK6813, SK6818, SK6822; SK9816; SK9822(A), SK9826
• Series SM16xxx – SM16703, SM16704, SM16711, SM16716, SM16726
• Series TM – TM1803, TM1804, TM1809, TM1812, TM1814, TM1825, TM1826, TM1829, TM1903, TM1913, TM1914, TM1925, TM1926
• Series UCS – UCS1903, UCS1904; UCS2903, UCS2904, UCS2909, UCS2912; UCS3903; UCS512 (high and low speed); UCS5903; UCS6909, UCS6912; UCS7009; UCS8903; UCS9812
• Series WS – WS2801, WS2803; WS2811, WS2812/NeoPixel, WS2812B, WS2812C, WS2812D (5mm); WS2812S; WS2813 (A, B, C, D); WS2814; WS2815; WS2818; WS2821 (high and low speed); WS2822 (high and low speed); WS2851
Art-Net LED Pixel Controllers (RJ45 • 32 physical outputs)
32 universes · 16,384 DMX channels total
64 universes · 32,768 DMX channels total
96 universes · 49,152 DMX channels total
128 universes · 65,536 DMX channels total
160 universes · 81,920 DMX channels total
192 universes · 98,304 DMX channels total
All lite v3 models have 32 physical data outputs (RJ45). Enabling V1 mode (Setup → Outputs → “Enable V1 mode”) sets 16 outputs active, doubling universes per output while keeping the same total universes.
** Indicative maximum FPS with data-only strips (~800 kb/s). Actual caps depend on mapping per output, host PC and control software.
*** Universe math at 8-bit: ≈170 RGB or ≈128 RGBW pixels per universe.
Common features
• Integrated SPI controller: Ethernet to addressable LEDs (no extra hardware).
• Web-based configuration & firmware updates (no drivers).
• Art-Net/DMX compatibility with leading software
(Madrix, Resolume, MadMapper, TouchDesigner, VVVV, LightJams, etc.).
Need technical help?
• Getting Started (deskontroller.com)
• Wiring & Power (deskontroller.com)
• Pixel Protocols & IC index (deskontroller.com)
• Troubleshooting & FAQ (deskontroller.com)
Read full documentation on deskontroller.com · See price & availability on this page or visit deskontroller.com for LITE V3 details.
Applications + Warranty & support
Designed for immersive venues, large corporate shows, interior/exterior architecture, and festivals that demand high resolution from a single central node.
European-made, CE/FCC, 5-year warranty, close support, fast shipping, 30-day returns.
Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
The Art-Net protocol documentation is copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
All other company names and/or product names are trademarks and/or entered trademarks of their respective holders.
