{"product_id":"kulp-k8-max-pb2i","title":"Kulp K8 MAX-PB2i","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PB2 Industrial will have FPP installed on the eMMC. \u003cstrong\u003eNo SD card is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K8-Max is a cape for the PocketBeagle 2 that is designed to drive ws281x LED pixels. It has 8 local ports that can each drive 800 pixels (with power injection) at 40FPS. It also has 4 RJ45 differential ports that can output an additional 16 strings via differential receivers. Finally, it has one RS485 output for DMX, PixelNet, Renard, LOR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K8-Max has a Real Time Clock (RTC) to maintain time, a temperature sensor, input voltage sensors, an OLED display with navigation push buttons, three powered USB ports, onboard sound, socket for FM transmitter, and a Gigabit Ethernet port (wired via USB2 so roughly 300Mb\/s speed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cape provides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 pixel connectors in banks for four.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bank of four can use any voltage from 5V – 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach string is protected by an eFuse that provides current monitoring, eFuse protection, and instant alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach string can provide up to 6A of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 RJ45 connections for 16 more strings via differential receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 RJ45 connection for DMX\/LOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board pcm5102 DAC and headphone jack for sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeader to attach FM transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 USB-A connector for WIFIi adapters or other USB devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigabit Ethernet Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion header pins providing 8 gpio outputs and access to I2C bus, 3.3v power, and ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Time Clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5v 4-Pin PWM Cooling Fan Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 GPIO pins exposed to the user to allow adding additional buttons, proximity sensors, etc… to invoke various effects and functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocketBeagle 2 – the K8-Max will NOT work with a PocketBeagle 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest FPP images can always be found at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/FalconChristmas\/fpp\/releases\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/FalconChristmas\/fpp\/releases\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ews281x compatible pixels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kulplights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K8-Max.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/kulplights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K8-Max.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kulp Lights","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52630122922296,"sku":null,"price":191.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/4439\/9424\/files\/IMG_1662-709x800.jpg?v=1783712622","url":"https:\/\/gilbertengineeringusa.com\/products\/kulp-k8-max-pb2i","provider":"Gilbert Engineering USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}