Choose RGB Pixels for Your Project: EVO, Kraken and More
Choose pixels around the project, the mounting and the connections you already own. Two strings can look similar in a product photo and still need different cables or settings.
Start with these six questions
- What will hold the lights: coro holes, mounting strip, rigid track, a tensioned strand or a supplied fixture?
- How many addressable nodes does the exact model require?
- What voltage and pixel protocol do the lights use?
- Which connector variant and conductor arrangement are fitted?
- What spacing reaches the next hole without pulling on the wires?
- Can the controller, supply, protection and cables support the planned arrangement?
Compare the Mattos families
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| Family | Useful starting point | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| EVO 12mm | Coro and compatible 12mm mounting systems; 12V WS2811. | Exact count, wire color, spacing and pigtail option. Current options include xConnect/EasyPlug and M-Connect. |
| EVO+ | Projects choosing the EVO+ four-wire dual-data design. | The exact controller/input-adapter arrangement, connector and power information. The fourth conductor is not automatically an RGBW channel. |
| EVO Dome | A different visible lens appearance where the selected mounting supports it. | Lens clearance, hole fit, viewing direction and the ordered connector. A larger visible lens does not identify the electrical protocol. |
| EVO Lux Dome / SuperString options | Projects selecting the documented lens and distributed-power arrangement. | The exact build or quote, connector and branch layout. Added power wiring still needs a correctly designed source and protection. |
| Kraken Flex | Small ball nodes on a supporting aircraft cable, for compatible tensioned or structural display plans. | Node spacing, total strand/cable length, endpoints, mounting and Mconnect connection. Do not substitute it for a 12mm push-in pixel without a suitable mounting design. |
| Traditional bullet, pebble/seed and specialty lights | The mounting system or appearance specified for the particular project. | Use the exact listing: voltage, protocol, addressable count, wire/connector and mounting dimensions can vary. |
Choose by the thing you are building
A coro character
Start with the prop's node count and wiring diagram. Confirm that the pixel body fits the holes and that the wires reach every jump in the path without tension. A flat drawing does not tell you whether a connector or larger lens has clearance behind the prop. Try a small section before pushing the entire model. Follow our first coro build and use the matching model file.
A window or house outline
Choose the mounting system first. Its hole centers or channel dimensions determine the pattern you can build. The Kraken structural track is a separate product from Kraken Flex and is designed around 12mm pixels. Our window-frame walkthrough shows how to count occupied positions and plan the corners. Permanent RGB Trim and a removable pixel frame have different parts lists.
A Sasquatch MegaTree
Start with the exact tree kit and its approved lighting plan. Work through strand count, spacing, strand length and the topper/base connections before selecting lights. A pixel's lower electrical load does not increase the structure's permitted mechanical load. Use the current Sasquatch product instructions for the chosen configuration.
A short comparison test is more useful than a guess
If you are choosing between two suitable lenses or pixel families, mount a short sample as it will be used. View it from the audience position in the intended lighting conditions. Compare a few primary colors, white and a slow effect at appropriate operating settings. Evaluate appearance, physical fit, service access and the complete power/data arrangement.
Keep the record with the model: product/variant, input connector, node count, color order, controller output, cable route and the load used for the power plan. A brightness percentage by itself is not a measured current figure. Use the exact product specification and verify the actual load for your operating conditions.
Check the whole connection before adding to the cart
Match the controller or receiver's fitted connector to the selected strand and extension. A passive adapter does not convert voltage or pixel protocol. Our identification reference shows what to record; the compatibility guide explains how those details fit together.
For power, use the planning guide. For control, use the Baldrick-first controller comparison. Then build the complete parts list, including any required output caps, mounting, extensions and spares.
Need help? Send Mattos support the prop/model, a photo of both connector faces, the controller name and your proposed cable route. That gives us enough detail to help with a specific combination.
