Serious pixel displays need serious hardware. The Mattos Designs MD1500 Baldrick17 xConnect is a fully prebuilt, professional-grade pixel controller built for large holiday displays, mega trees, and permanent show installations. Powered by the Baldrick17 board, enclosed in the Mattos Designs MD1500 weather-resistant enclosure, and loaded with xConnect pigtails and Mattos Designs Deez Nuts numbered ID hardware — this controller arrives fully assembled, tested, and ready to run.

✓ Free domestic ground shipping included   ✓ 1-year limited warranty

Designed for Large Displays

Use the 17 local pixel outputs to organize your props and cable routes. The included two 12V MEAN WELL LRS-350-12 supplies each provide a rated 29A / 348W. The advertised 12,750 RGB-pixel maximum describes data capacity at 40fps. Plan the actual pixel load, power-feed allocation, output protection, connectors and cable lengths before connecting a complete display.

Built on the same controller platform at the heart of Mattos Designs mega tree and show kits, the xConnect version is the natural choice for builders already running xConnect infrastructure. Every output is labeled with Mattos Designs Deez Nuts high-visibility injection-molded numbered ID hardware so your cables are organized and identifiable from day one — no guessing, no tracing wires.

What's Included

• Baldrick17 controller board
• Dual 12V Mean Well LRS-350-12 PSUs (696W combined rated output)
• Mattos Designs MD1500 weather-resistant enclosure
• xConnect pigtails pre-installed on all 17 outputs
• Mattos Designs Deez Nuts numbered ID hardware (1–17) for output identification
• Waterproof RJ45 bulkhead 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 — 348W rated each; 696W combined nameplate output
• 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 — plug in your network cable without opening the enclosure. Dust cap seals the port when not in use. A 3D printed PETG interior storage mount keeps the coupler body secured inside the enclosure lid during off-season — always where you left it when you need it.
• Single 10/100 Ethernet port
• Supports E1.31, sACN, DDP, Art-Net protocols
• Direct xLights integration — push your configuration straight from xLights 2024.10 and later. No FPP license required.
• Static IP mode — assign a fixed IP address without a DHCP server for reliable deployment in the field

Cable Management

• xConnect pigtails pre-installed on all 17 outputs — plug-and-play ready for xConnect pixel strings and extensions
• Mattos Designs Deez Nuts injection-molded numbered ID hardware (1–17) included — high-visibility, durable, and purpose-built for xConnect pigtail identification

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 — precision-fit for the MD1500 interior
• Staggered PSU stacker brackets keep both power supplies offset for clear terminal access without removing either unit
• 3' SJTW 14/3 outdoor-rated power cord — properly gauged for the load, built for outdoor conditions
• Every unit fully wired and tested before shipment

Technical Specifications

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.