StrobePad

preliminary datasheet

product type

  • handheld wireless strobe controller
  • for direct control of a Stairville Power Strobe 1500 DMX via a compatible wireless DMX receiver
  • suitable for portable live triggering, effects control, and fixture setup

control interface

  • 2 rotary controls (speed and power)
  • 1 fire button with two output modes (momentary and toggle)

dmx control

  • 2-channel operation (flash speed and flash power)
  • momentary mode: output active while Fire is pressed
  • toggle mode: short press switches output on or off
  • startup output state: off

wireless operation

  • wireless DMX transmission
  • one-way transmitter
  • designed for short-range handheld operation
  • typical operating distance: approx. 5 m

user interface

  • integrated display
  • RGB fire indicator for mode, output state, and reject feedback
  • local on-device configuration
  • active settings and device status visible during operation

displayed parameters

  • DMX address
  • wireless ID
  • 2.4 GHz wireless channel
  • wireless power level
  • device status

configuration

  • direct on-device configuration
  • persistent settings: DMX address, wireless ID, 2.4 GHz wireless channel, and wireless power level
  • settings retained after power cycle

power

  • integrated rechargeable 1-cell Li-ion / LiPo power system
  • user-replaceable 18650 battery
  • charging interface: USB-C
  • onboard USB charging
  • charging current: up to approx. 500 mA
  • typical power consumption: approx. 0.2-0.35 W
  • typical current consumption: approx. 50-90 mA at battery voltage, depending on display activity and operating state
  • estimated runtime with a typical 2400 mAh 18650 cell: approx. 30-45 h, depending on battery capacity, display activity, and operating state
  • startup includes a low-battery safety check before normal operation
  • low battery at startup: device enters deep sleep instead of normal operation

RF / performance

  • RF output power: up to 0 dBm
  • one-way wireless DMX transmission
  • designed for short-range handheld operation
  • typical operating distance: approx. 5 m

dimensions and weight

  • overall product dimensions (provisional): approx. 98 x 98 x 35 mm
  • overall product weight: approx. 140-190 g

operating behavior

  • current firmware behavior
  • fire mode options: momentary and toggle
  • mode switch gesture: double-click on Fire button
  • mode switch guard: both rotary controls at minimum
  • mode switch reject feedback: red blink pattern on RGB fire indicator
  • idle output behavior: output remains off while both rotary controls are at minimum
  • battery calibration available from hidden status menu: BAT CAL -> START CAL
  • manual standby shortcut: hold Fire for about 5 s
  • auto standby: after 15 min without button input
  • manual standby guard: both rotary controls below 5% at hold start
  • standby confirmation: RGB fade from white to black in about 1 s
  • sleep state: deep sleep
  • wake behavior: press Fire, device restarts
  • output on feedback: high-visibility blinking on RGB fire indicator
  • output off feedback: steady color state on RGB fire indicator

notice

specifications and features may change without prior notice