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Section: Basic Hardware Setup

Overview

This tutorial explains the general principles of connecting Hypnotik Vibe LED strips to the HYPNOTIK-FX controller. The exact wiring depends on the controller type (Audio Reactive Pixel or X-Pro) and the strip type (Pixel or X5/X4).

Two Controller + Strip Systems

Controller SKU For Use With
Audio Reactive Pixel (DIG-ALED) HYP-FX-SC-DIG-M-15 Vibe Pixel strips (digitally addressable)
X-Pro (5-in-1) HYP-FX-SC-5-IN-1-15 Vibe X5 and X4 strips (analog PWM)

Note: Using the wrong controller with a strip type will result in no output or incorrect behavior.



Audio Reactive Pixel Controller Unit Layout



X-Pro 5-in-1 Controller Unit Layout

Audio Reactive Pixel Controller - Pixel Strips

Vibe Pixel strips are digitally addressable LEDs. Each pixel has its own address and can be set to any colour independently. The controller sends a serial data signal to the strip.

Connections

The LED strip connects to three points:

Connection Terminal Label Wire Colour
+24 V (Power) + or V+ Red
GND − or GND Black / White
Data Signal DATA or D Green / Yellow / other



GND and Power Connection Path

Key Points

  • The data signal carries the colour and effect information to each pixel.
  • The data flows in one direction — the strip has a defined input end (marked with an arrow or IN label).
  • Always connect the data line to the input end of the strip. Connecting to the output end (OUT) will produce no response.
  • Power can be injected at both ends of a long run to avoid voltage drop



Data Flow Direction and Input End Indicator



HYP-FX-784-RGBW Wiring Diagram



HYP-FX-720-RGBW Wiring Diagram



HYP-FX-144-RGB Wiring Diagram



HYP-FX-60-RGB Wiring Diagram



Pixel Architectural Profile Layout A



Pixel Architectural Profile Layout B



Pixel Architectural Profile Layout C



Pixel Architectural Profile Layout D

X-Pro Controller — X5 / X4 Strips

Vibe X5 and X4 strips are analog PWM strips. The controller drives each channel (R, G, B, W1, W2) with a PWM signal that varies the brightness of that channel. There is no serial data — the strip is driven channel by channel.

Connections

The LED strip connects to:

Connection Description
+24 V (common) Single positive supply rail shared across all channels
Channel 1 − (Ch1−) Negative return for Channel 1 (e.g., Red or Warm White)
Channel 2 − (Ch2−) Negative return for Channel 2 (e.g., Green or Cool White)
Channel 3 − (Ch3−) Negative return for Channel 3 (e.g., Blue)
Channel 4 − (Ch4−) Negative return for Channel 4 (e.g., White or White 2)
Channel 5 − (Ch5−) Negative return for Channel 5 (if used)

The number of channels used depends on the strip type — not all strips use all 5 channels.



X-Pro Physical Output Channel Interface

Channel Mapping by Strip Type

Strip Type Channels Used Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5
Single White (e.g., Deco 3000K) 1 White — — — —
Tunable White (e.g., Tunable Zero-Dot) 2 Warm White Cool White — — —
RGBW (e.g., Deco RGBW) 4 Green Red Blue White —
RGBCW (e.g., RGB + Tunable) 5 Green Red Blue Warm White Cool White

See the specific wiring tutorial for your strip for the exact terminal connections.



X4 Deco 30K Core Connection Architecture



X4 Deco RGBW System Layout



X4 Deco Warm Dimming Terminal Route



X4 Ultra Warm Dimming Return Path



X4 Ultra White System Configuration



X4 Ultra Color and Tunable Mapping



X4 Ultra Color and Fixed White Routing



X4 Ultra Zero-Dot White Architecture



X5 Zero-Dot Color and Tunable Loop



X5 Fluid Tunable Infrastructure



X5 Zero-Dot Tunable Matrix Line



Dual Channel CCT Control Model Diagram



Five Channel Pure Dimmable Topology

Run Length Table

Hypnotik Light Strips Hypnotik SKU Luminance (Lm/Ft) Power (Watts/Ft) Controller Output Ampere (A) @24V Controller Output Watts 80% Overhead Effective Run Length (Ft)
Vibe Pixel Zero Dot HYP-FX-COB-720-RGB 197.5 6 15 360 288 47
Vibe Pixel Zero Dot HYP-FX-COB-784-RGBW 258.6 6 15 360 288 47
Vibe Pixel Standard HYP-FX-60-RGB 67.3 2 15 360 288 143
Vibe Pixel Fluid HYP-FX-144-RGB 160.1 5.5 15 360 288 51
Vibe X5 Next-Gen Linear Lighting HYP-X5-COB-CW 487.7 4.6 15 360 288 61
Vibe X5 Next-Gen Linear Lighting HYP-X5-FL-CW 504 4.8 15 360 288 59
Vibe X5 Next-Gen Linear Lighting HYP-X5-COB-RGBCW 319.8 6.14 15 360 288 45
Vibe X4 Deco 3000K Outdoor HYP-X4-LDO-30K 808.1 3.2 15 360 288 89
Vibe X4 Deco RGB + 3000K Outdoor HYP-X4-LDO-RGBW 770.5 4.6 15 360 288 61
Vibe X4 Ultra Fixed Color - 2700K / 3000K / 4000K HYP-X4-LU-27K 310 3.7 15 360 288 76
Vibe X4 Ultra Fixed Color - 2700K / 3000K / 4000K HYP-X4-LU-30K 421.8 3.7 15 360 288 76
Vibe X4 Ultra Fixed Color - 2700K / 3000K / 4000K HYP-X4-LU-40K 385 3.7 15 360 288 76
Vibe X4 Ultra Zero-Dot Fixed Color - 2700K / 3000K / 4000K HYP-X4-LU-COB-27K 369 4.6 15 360 288 61
Vibe X4 Ultra Zero-Dot Fixed Color - 2700K / 3000K / 4000K HYP-X4-LU-COB-30K 409 4.3 15 360 288 65
Vibe X4 Ultra Zero-Dot Fixed Color - 2700K / 3000K / 4000K HYP-X4-LU-COB-40K 460 4.6 15 360 288 61
Vibe X4 Ultra Tuneable White - 1800K - 6000K HYP-X4-LU-FT 423.7 5.9 15 360 288 47
Vibe X4 Ultra RGB + Tuneable White - 1800K - 6000K HYP-X4-LU-RGBCW 466.7 6.7 15 360 288 41
Vibe X4 Ultra RGB + 3000K HYP-X4-LU-RGBW 242.7 3.7 15 360 288 76
Vibe X4 Ultra Warm Dimming - 1800K - 3000K HYP-X4-LU-WD 332 3.8 15 360 288 74
Vibe X4 Deco Warm Dimming - 1800K - 3000K HYP-X4-LD-WD 256 3 15 360 288 95

General Wiring Rules

  1. Always power off before making or changing connections.
  2. Observe polarity - reversing + and − will damage the controller or strip.
  3. Do not mix strip types on a single output - each output is for one strip type.
  4. Match voltage - all Hypnotik Vibe strips require 24 V DC.
  5. Use the input end of the strip - Pixel strips will not respond if connected to the output end.
  6. Secure all connections — loose terminals can cause flickering or failure.

After Wiring

Once the strip is physically connected:

  1. Power on the controller.
  2. Open the web UI and navigate to Settings → LED Preferences.

Enable Sync on Boot

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