{"product_id":"baldrick-input8-interactive-controller-cosmic-interact-series","title":"Baldrick Input8 – Interactive Controller (Cosmic Interact Series)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaldrick Input8 – Interactive Controller (Cosmic Interact Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Interact Series\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms the powerful \u003cstrong\u003eBaldrick Input8\u003c\/strong\u003e board into a fully prebuilt, ready-to-run interactive controller — engineered for immersive displays, arcade-style triggers, and synchronized lighting experiences. Designed for professionals and creators who want real-time, event-driven lighting effects, this compact system delivers plug-and-play simplicity with the rugged durability \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to xLights?\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/pages\/before-you-buy\" style=\"color: #a200b2; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e Before You Buy \u003c\/a\u003e guide before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Interact Series – Interactive Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully assembled, ready-to-run \u003cstrong\u003einteractive input controller\u003c\/strong\u003e built on the \u003cstrong\u003eBaldrick Input8\u003c\/strong\u003e board. Designed for interactive exhibits, illuminated arcade-style triggers, and holiday displays, it bridges user input with real-time pixel effects — all inside a UV-resistant outdoor enclosure that’s professionally wired, labeled, and \u003cstrong\u003eready to run\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaldrick Input8\u003c\/strong\u003e controller board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMean Well LRS-150-12\u003c\/strong\u003e Power Supply (12V \/ 150W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxco P-Series\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-stabilized outdoor enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Turniput™ inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 functions each = 16 total actions) with \u003cstrong\u003elamp power control\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for illuminated buttons or sensors with status LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 pixel ports\u003c\/strong\u003e – up to \u003cstrong\u003e750 pixels per port @ 40 FPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 100 Mb Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e – connect to your show network and daisy-chain another controller (e.g., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/products\/baldrick17-ready-to-run-pixel-controller\" title=\"Cosmic Pro-Series\"\u003eBaldrick17\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRTC battery\u003c\/strong\u003e – maintains accurate time for scheduling effects even without Internet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003exConnect\u003c\/strong\u003e waterproof pigtails pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractive Input Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baldrick Input8 includes eight \u003cstrong\u003eTurniput™ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e to attach external triggers like buttons, beam breaks, or motion sensors. Each input supports both \u003cstrong\u003epress\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehold\u003c\/strong\u003e actions, allowing up to \u003cstrong\u003e16 unique triggers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Actions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPP Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e – control FPP instances: change volume, play songs or playlists, or call FPP API directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToggle Test Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e – enable test modes at a specific brightness for prop testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaldrickSwitchy Control\u003c\/strong\u003e – toggle BaldrickSwitchy ports for effects like snow or bubble machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaldrickDMX Presets\u003c\/strong\u003e – trigger predefined DMX scenes or movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTTP URL Calls\u003c\/strong\u003e – trigger external web APIs or custom systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo Nothing\u003c\/strong\u003e – easily disable an input when not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePixel Output Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pixel outputs – up to \u003cstrong\u003e750 pixels per port @ 40 FPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003eWS281x\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRGBW\u003c\/strong\u003e pixel types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually fused outputs with LED fault indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-efficiency \u003cstrong\u003eMean Well LRS-150-12\u003c\/strong\u003e PSU (12 V DC \/ 150 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 AWG high-temp silicone wiring for safe, reliable current delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated 12 V DC feed for \u003cstrong\u003eTurniput Lamp Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports separate voltage control for illuminated buttons or indicator lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; 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not submersible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof locking pigtails – xConnect (default); Ray Wu \/ HC available on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exLights and FPP integration – part of the Baldrick ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-year limited warranty on prebuilt controller; PSU covered per manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom options such as connector types, vented enclosures, or pre-configuration are available on request. For custom builds, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmiccontrollers.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Interact Series controller includes a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. See our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1972\/8482\/files\/Warranty_Policy.pdf?v=1753586578\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Cosmic Controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most built-to-order controllers with long lead times, \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e are often \u003cstrong\u003ein stock\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eship the next business day\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can start testing and sequencing right away. Each unit is assembled with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Mean Well power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epremium-grade wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efully waterproof components\u003c\/strong\u003e for years of dependable operation in interactive exhibits and lighting shows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmic Controllers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52578502869292,"sku":"BALI8-150","price":272.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/2782\/0131\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_13_2026_11_48_55_PM.png?v=1778741346","url":"https:\/\/mattosdesigns.com\/en-gb\/products\/baldrick-input8-interactive-controller-cosmic-interact-series","provider":"Mattos Designs LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}