Build your mega tree the right way. The Mattos Designs MD1500 Baldrick17 is a fully prebuilt, professional-grade pixel controller engineered specifically for large-scale holiday displays — mega trees, high density props, and permanent show installations. Built on the powerful Baldrick17 board, housed in the Mattos Designs MD1500 weather-resistant enclosure, and pre-wired with Mconnect Pro Series pigtails, this controller is fully wired, tested, and ready to power your biggest builds right out of the box.
✓ Free domestic ground shipping included ✓ 1-year limited warranty
Built for Mega Trees
With 12,750 pixel capacity, 700 watts of power, and native xLights integration, the MD1500 Baldrick17 is sized and spec'd for the demands of serious mega tree builds. Dual Mean Well LRS-350-12 supplies deliver stable, balanced power across all 17 outputs so your tree runs clean from base to topper, all season long.
This is the same controller platform trusted in Mattos Designs mega tree and show kits, purpose-built for the MD1500 enclosure ecosystem with Mconnect connectivity and 2-color PETG printed cable ID clips numbered 1–17 so every pigtail is labeled and organized from day one.
What's Included
- Baldrick17 controller board
- Dual 12V Mean Well LRS-350-12 PSUs (700W total)
- Mattos Designs MD1500 weather-resistant enclosure
- Mconnect pigtails pre-installed on all 17 outputs
- 2-color PETG cable ID clips numbered 1–17 for output identification
- Waterproof RJ45 passthrough coupler with dust cap and interior storage mount
- 3' SJTW 14/3 outdoor-rated power cord
- PSU terminal covers on both power supplies
- 3D printed PETG backer plate with integrated Baldrick board standoffs
- Staggered PSU stacker brackets for clean dual-PSU mounting with terminal access
- Stainless steel hardware throughout
Key Features
Pixel Control
- 17 outputs — up to 750 pixels per port at 40 FPS
- Total capacity: 12,750 pixels
- Compatible with WS281x, RGBW, UCS1903, SM16703P, UCS2904, and more
- Individually fused 7.5A outputs with LED fault indicators per port
Power Management
- Dual Mean Well LRS-350-12 supplies — 350W each, 700W total
- 10 AWG high-temp silicone wire for safe high-current operation
- Independent power banks (4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1) for balanced voltage distribution across outputs
- Terminal covers on both PSUs for safe, protected AC connections
Connectivity
- Waterproof RJ45 bulkhead coupler — connect your network cable without opening the enclosure. Dust cap protects the port when not in use. Includes a 3D printed PETG interior storage mount that secures the coupler body inside the enclosure lid during off-season storage — no loose parts to get lost.
- Single 10/100 Ethernet port
- Supports E1.31, sACN, DDP, Art-Net protocols
- Direct xLights integration — push configuration directly from xLights 2024.10 and later. No FPP license required.
Enclosure & Weatherproofing
- Mattos Designs MD1500 high-impact thermoplastic alloy enclosure with self-latching hinged cover, weather-resistant seal, and integrated mounting system.
- Nylon cable glands route all pigtail cables cleanly out of the enclosure.
- Stainless steel hardware throughout for corrosion resistance
- ⚠ Mounting requirement: The MD1500 enclosure must be mounted vertically with pigtails exiting downward to maintain its weather-resistant rating. Horizontal or inverted mounting is not recommended and may void the weather resistance.
Build Quality
- 3D printed PETG backer plate with integrated Baldrick board standoffs — purpose-built for the MD1500 interior dimensions
- Staggered PSU stacker brackets offset the dual power supplies for clear terminal access without removing either unit
- 3' SJTW 14/3 outdoor-rated power cord — properly sized for the load, rated for outdoor use
- Every unit fully wired and tested before shipment
Technical Specifications
| Controller Board | Baldrick17 |
| Pixel Outputs | 17 ports — up to 750 pixels/port @ 40 FPS (12,750 total) |
| Pixel Types | WS281x, RGBW, UCS1903, SM16703P, UCS2904 and more |
| Ethernet | Single 10/100 LAN port (waterproof passthrough coupler included) |
| Power Supply | Dual Mean Well LRS-350-12 (700W total / 12V) |
| Output Fusing | 7.5A per output with LED fault indicator |
| Protocols | E1.31, sACN, DDP, Art-Net |
| Software | xLights (direct config push 2024.10+), FPP compatible |
| Enclosure | Mattos Designs MD1500 weather-resistant thermoplastic |
| Enclosure Dimensions | 12.25" H × 12" W × 5.25" D (outer) |
| Mounting | Vertical mount required for weather resistance |
| Connectors | Mconnect (pre-installed, 17 outputs) |
| Cable ID | 2-color PETG printed clips numbered 1–17 |
| Power Cord | 3' SJTW 14/3 outdoor-rated |
| Shipping | Free domestic ground shipping |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty; PSUs covered per manufacturer |
Important Notes
Mounting
Mount vertically with cable glands facing downward to maintain weather resistance. Do not mount horizontally or inverted.
Warranty
Every MD1500 Baldrick17 RTR includes a 1-year limited warranty covering assembly workmanship and components. Mean Well power supplies are additionally covered per manufacturer warranty terms.
