Art-Net to SPI LED Controller for Professional Pixel LED Installations
deskontroller LITE V3 receives Art-Net data over Ethernet and distributes it directly to digital LED / SPI pixel lines through up to 32 physical outputs.
It is designed for professional LED installations where patching, physical distribution, refresh-rate planning and long-term reliability matter.
- Art-Net input for digital LED and SPI pixel installations.
- Up to 32 physical outputs in a single controller.
- Browser-based setup, no proprietary software required.
- European manufacturer, designed for professional projects.
From Art-Net software to SPI pixel LED outputs
deskontroller LITE V3 acts as the professional hardware layer between your Art-Net software and the LED installation.
1. Software
Lighting, media server or pixel mapping software generates the Art-Net output.
2. Network
Art-Net data is sent over Ethernet through the project network.
3. deskontroller
deskontroller LITE V3 receives the Art-Net stream and manages the LED output structure.
4. SPI / digital LED
The controller distributes data to addressable LED strips, pixel nodes or digital LED fixtures.
It does not replace your mapping or lighting software. It provides the structured hardware output layer needed to drive real pixel LED installations with a clean, serviceable and repeatable setup.
SPI pixel LED projects need more than a basic controller
In a professional pixel LED project, the challenge is not only sending data to LEDs. The real challenge is distributing many universes across physical lines in a way that is clean, documented, serviceable and stable over time.
Many physical LED lines
Large pixel LED installations usually require several data lines, not one overloaded output.
Clear patching
A structured output layout makes the installation easier to configure, test and maintain.
Project repeatability
Professional installations need predictable behaviour, not improvised controller setups.
Service and documentation
When the project grows or needs maintenance, output structure and documentation become critical.
32 physical outputs for cleaner LED data distribution
Every deskontroller LITE V3 model keeps the same 32-output physical architecture. This allows installers to split the LED data into more physical lines, reduce overloaded runs and keep the project easier to patch, document and maintain.
Physical output structure
- 8 RJ45 connectors.
- Up to 32 physical outputs.
- Normally 4 data outputs per RJ45.
- RJ45-to-terminal adapters for practical LED wiring.
Why it matters on site
- Cleaner distribution of LED data lines.
- Less overloaded physical runs.
- Easier patching and documentation.
- More serviceable professional installations.
Technical note: in V1 mode or with clocked LED families, the output logic can change depending on the selected mode and LED type. In those cases, D3 and D4 can operate as clock lines for D1 and D2.
Compatible with standard Art-Net workflows
Use the mapping or lighting software that fits your project. deskontroller LITE V3 does not force a proprietary control environment: it receives Art-Net from standard software and provides the hardware output layer for the LED installation.
MADRIX
For professional pixel LED and lighting control workflows using Art-Net output.
Resolume
For visual and media server workflows where LED structures are controlled through Art-Net.
MadMapper
For mapping, installations and creative LED projects using Art-Net output.
TouchDesigner
For interactive, generative and custom LED systems using Art-Net workflows.
deskontroller does not replace your software. It converts the Art-Net output from that software into a structured physical LED data distribution system.
Choose the capacity that fits your installation
All deskontroller LITE V3 models share the same professional platform, 32 physical outputs, browser-based setup and Art-Net workflow. The difference is total capacity, universes per output, project headroom and refresh-rate balance.
| Model | Universes | RGB pixels | RGBW pixels | Indicative FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32U | 32 | ~5,440 | ~4,096 | ~102 FPS |
| 64U | 64 | ~10,880 | ~8,192 | ~80 FPS |
| 96U | 96 | ~16,320 | ~12,288 | ~60 FPS |
| 128U | 128 | ~21,760 | ~16,384 | ~48 FPS |
| 160U | 160 | ~27,200 | ~20,480 | ~38 FPS |
| 192U | 192 | ~32,640 | ~24,576 | ~30 FPS |
If you already know your approximate pixel count, number of universes and required physical lines, you can compare the range directly. If not, the model selection guide helps you choose the correct capacity before buying.
Start with the right model and upgrade later if needed
All deskontroller LITE V3 models share the same 32-output hardware platform. If your Art-Net / SPI LED project grows later, models from 32U to 160U can be upgraded to a higher-capacity model without replacing the controller.
The upgrade increases the available universes and model capacity while keeping the same physical output structure. You only pay the price difference between your current model and the target model, based on the current store prices.
For common digital LED and SPI pixel families
deskontroller LITE V3 is designed for professional digital LED and SPI pixel installations, including common pixel LED families such as WS2812, WS2815, SK6812 and other supported IC types.
Chipset, color order and similar protocol settings are configured globally on the controller, not individually per output. This keeps the setup consistent across the installation and avoids mixing incompatible LED protocols within the same controller configuration.
Built for professional pixel LED applications
The deskontroller LITE V3 range is suited for projects where Art-Net data must be converted into many structured LED data lines with predictable behaviour, clear documentation and professional support.
Architectural façades
For permanent LED structures where reliability, documentation and service access matter.
Stage and touring LED structures
For live environments where setup time, physical output distribution and repeatability are critical.
Broadcast and studio sets
For camera-sensitive environments where refresh-rate planning and stable signal distribution should be reviewed carefully.
Immersive rooms
For multi-surface LED installations driven from media servers or interactive software.
Pixel LED sculptures
For creative LED structures where many physical lines need to be distributed cleanly.
AV installations
For professional integrators working with Art-Net workflows and digital LED systems.
Not a DIY board. Not a generic DMX node.
deskontroller LITE V3 is not a Wi-Fi LED strip controller, not a Bluetooth controller, not an Arduino board and not pixel mapping software. It is professional Art-Net hardware for SPI / digital LED installations.
What it is not
- Not a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LED strip controller.
- Not an Arduino or WLED-based board.
- Not a simple Art-Net to DMX node.
- Not mapping software.
What it is built for
- Professional Art-Net pixel LED installations.
- Structured SPI / digital LED output distribution.
- Integrators, AV projects and permanent installations.
- Reliable hardware between software and LED fixtures.
If you need software, tutorials or a small hobby controller, this is probably not the right starting point. If you need a professional Art-Net hardware controller for a real LED installation, deskontroller LITE V3 is built for that role.
Continue from the right starting point
Choose the next step depending on whether you want to compare the range, understand the 32-output architecture or validate a project before buying.
Compare deskontroller LITE V3 models
Review the full range from 32U to 192U and choose the capacity that fits your installation.
Need help choosing a model?
Use the model selection guide to understand capacity, universes, pixels and refresh-rate balance.
Why 32 physical outputs matter
See how physical output distribution affects real LED installations.
Using Art-Net software?
Review how deskontroller LITE V3 fits into MADRIX, Resolume, MadMapper and TouchDesigner workflows.
Need to validate an Art-Net / SPI LED project?
Send us your approximate pixel count, LED type, software, number of physical lines and installation context. We can help you confirm which deskontroller LITE V3 model fits before you buy.