Introducing the New LED Pixel Controller from Crazy Amazing Designs

Written By Nathan Robb

A Complete Guide for Churches, Live Events, and Creative Installations

The new LED Pixel Controller from Crazy Amazing Designs brings powerful, network-based LED control into a compact, easy-to-configure system designed for churches, stage designers, live-streaming environments, and anyone working with LED pixels. Built around Art-Net integration and pixel-grouping logic, this controller supports up to 800 LED pixels on a single board—perfect for Christmas trees, LED sticks, scenic lighting, or pixel-mapped stage elements.

This article transforms the provided video script into a structured, SEO-optimized knowledge-base guide, explaining what the controller does, how it works, and how to get your system up and running.

Key Takeaways

  • Supports up to 800+ LEDs (e.g., 16 strands of 50 pixels). Access to 4 GPIO outputs.

  • Works with LED pixel strings, WS2815 LED strips, and Quick Disconnect LED Sticks.

  • Built for Art-Net LED control, ideal for church production, stage lighting, and live events.

  • Includes WebPage configuration, Color Mode, and Art-Net Zones Mode.

  • Features pixel grouping to reduce channel usage when DMX universes are limited.

  • Designed for easy power injection and stable voltage across the entire installation.

What’s Included in the Base Kit

The standard LED Pixel Tree Kit is designed as a complete system to power and control one tree or installation. One Controller can run 1,300 LEDs per Output, and each has 4 outputs in Max Mode.

Base Kit Components

  • Power Supply + AC power cable

  • Crazy Amazing Designs LED Pixel Controller (ESP32-based) – supports up to 800 pixels

  • Short controller power cable

  • 3 ft power-injection cable for adding voltage after the first 150 LEDs

This hardware ensures stable voltage delivery and clean pixel data from the bottom of the tree to the very top.

How to Install LED Strings on a Tree

1. Wrap the Tree With LED Strands

Depending on your tree size, LED density, and desired brightness, install pixel strands around the tree.

2. Add Power Injection Every ~150 Pixels

Because LED string wire gauge is small, light voltage drop can occur. Injecting fresh power maintains consistent brightness and color.

3. Drop Cables Down the Center of the Tree

After each power-injection point, run the cable straight down the trunk for clean cable management and easy access to the power supply.

4. Connect Everything to the Power Supply

All injection points connect to the power supply using XT60 cables and optional splitters.

Using the Tree Pixel Calculator

For larger or custom trees, Crazy Amazing Designs provides a Tree Pixel Calculator on the product page.

The calculator determines:

  • Total LED string count

  • Required power-injection points

  • Proper cable lengths

  • Recommended XT60 adapters and ports needed

Power supplies support up to 16 strands of 50 pixels (800 total) across two XT60 outputs. When using multiple injection points, simply add 1-to-2 or 1-to-3 XT60 splitters at the supply.

Connecting the Controller to Wi-Fi

The LED controller uses an ESP32, which works only with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

Initial Setup (USB-C + Chrome Browser)

  1. Connect the board to your computer via USB-C.

  2. Open the Crazy Amazing LED Controller – Serial Setup page.

  3. Select Connect Board.

  4. Enter:

    • SSID

    • Password

    • Static IP Address

    • Gateway

    • Subnet

  5. Click Save Network Settings to Board.

After saving, the controller connects automatically to your 2.4 GHz network. In the future, you can update network settings directly through the controller’s WebPage.

The USB setup method remains your fail-safe access method if you ever lose network connectivity.

WebPage Features

Color Mode

Use the WebPage to:

  • Select Color Picker Mode

  • Choose any color

  • Save and apply it instantly to all connected pixels

This is ideal for static looks, rehearsals, or quick testing.

Art-Net Mode

Designed for stage lighting and live production, Art-Net Mode allows your lighting software or console to control each pixel—or zone—over the network.

You can configure:

  • Subnet

  • Universe

  • Start Channel

Perfect for users running ENTTEC, LightKey, Onyx, QLC+, or other Art-Net compatible systems.

Art-Net Zones Mode

Zones Mode lets you break the pixel run into sections, each receiving 3 channels (RGB) beginning at your start channel.

Great for:

  • Controlling a tree as multiple rings

  • Breaking LED strips into segments

  • Creating chases without addressing every pixel

For best results, accurately define the total pixel count before enabling Zones.

Supported Pixel Types & System Flexibility

While the first release focuses on Christmas tree pixel installations, the controller is also designed to operate as part of the Quick Disconnect LED Sticks system.

Supported LED Types

  • Standard pixel strings (3-pin)

  • WS2815 LED strips (4-pin) using a simple 3-to-4 pin converter

  • Modular LED stick segments for stage design

This makes the controller useful well beyond holiday applications—ideal for stage design, youth rooms, seasonal sets, or pixel-mapped worship environments.

Who Is This For?

This LED Pixel Controller is ideal for:

  • Church production teams wanting pixel-mapped Christmas trees or scenic elements

  • Live event designers needing flexible Art-Net LED control

  • Installers building large pixel displays on a budget

  • Volunteer-run media teams wanting simple configuration tools

  • Content creators using ProPresenter lighting, QLC+, LightKey, or Onyx

Its blend of network control, simple setup, and high pixel capacity makes it a powerful tool for modern venues.

Benefits for Churches & Live Events

  • Low-cost, high-impact LED control

  • Easy integration with existing lighting consoles

  • Pixel grouping to reduce DMX channel usage

  • Web-based setup—no special software required

  • Scalable for small trees or large scenic installations

  • Reliable power-injection architecture for consistent performance

Next Steps

  • Visit CrazyAmazingDesigns.com to explore the LED Pixel Controller and Tree Kits

  • Use the Tree Pixel Calculator before ordering

  • Subscribe on YouTube to follow new releases, tutorials, and future system expansions

SEO Summary

A high-performance LED Pixel Controller for churches and live events, supporting Art-Net LED control, 800-pixel capacity, WS2815 compatibility, and simple Wi-Fi configuration. Ideal for Christmas trees, ProPresenter lighting environments, scenic LED designs, and volunteer-friendly installation workflows.

Watch the Full Video

To see the controller in action and follow the visual walkthrough, watch the video and visit CrazyAmazingDesigns.comfor product details, kits, and accessories.

Nathan Robb
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