Clean builds start with the right controller. The Mattos Designs MD1500 Baldrick8 xConnect is a fully prebuilt, professional-grade pixel controller built for mid-size holiday displays, props, roofline runs, and secondary show zones. Powered by the Baldrick8 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 ships fully assembled, tested, and ready to run.
✓ Free domestic ground shipping included ✓ 1-year limited warranty
Right-Sized Power for Your Display
With 6,000 pixel capacity and 350 watts of clean Mean Well power, the MD1500 Baldrick8 xConnect is built for displays that need professional reliability without the full footprint of a 16+ port controller. Power a mid-size tree, dedicate it to a prop zone, or pair it with a Baldrick17 to expand your show — the Baldrick8 slots naturally into any Mattos Designs xConnect setup.
Every output ships labeled with Mattos Designs Deez Nuts high-visibility injection-molded numbered ID hardware so your cables are organized and identifiable the moment you open the box.
What's Included
- Baldrick8 controller board
- 12V Mean Well LRS-350-12 PSU (350W)
- Mattos Designs MD1500 weather-resistant enclosure
- xConnect pigtails pre-installed on all 8 outputs
- Mattos Designs Deez Nuts numbered ID hardware (1–8) for output identification
- Waterproof RJ45 bulkhead coupler with dust cap and interior storage mount
- 3' SJTW 16/3 outdoor-rated power cord
- PSU terminal cover
- 3D printed PETG backer plate with integrated Baldrick board standoffs
- Stainless steel hardware throughout
Key Features
Pixel Control
- 8 outputs — up to 750 pixels per port at 40 FPS
- Total capacity: 6,000 pixels
- Compatible with WS281x, RGBW, UCS1903, SM16703P, UCS2904, and more
- Individually fused 7.5A outputs with LED fault indicators per port
Power Management
- Single Mean Well LRS-350-12 — 350W, 12V
- 10 AWG high-temp silicone wire for safe high-current operation
- PSU terminal cover 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 8 outputs — plug-and-play ready for xConnect pixel strings and extensions
- Mattos Designs Deez Nuts injection-molded numbered ID hardware (1–8) 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
- 3' SJTW 16/3 outdoor-rated power cord — properly sized for the load, built for outdoor conditions
- Every unit fully wired and tested before shipment
Technical Specifications
| Controller Board | Baldrick8 |
| Pixel Outputs | 8 ports — up to 750 pixels/port @ 40 FPS (6,000 total) |
| Pixel Types | WS281x, RGBW, UCS1903, SM16703P, UCS2904 and more |
| Ethernet | Single 10/100 LAN port (waterproof bulkhead coupler included) |
| Power Supply | Single Mean Well LRS-350-12 (350W / 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 | xConnect (pre-installed, 8 outputs) |
| Cable ID | Mattos Designs Deez Nuts numbered ID hardware (1–8) |
| Power Cord | 3' SJTW 16/3 outdoor-rated |
| Shipping | Free domestic ground shipping |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty; PSU 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 Baldrick8 RTR includes a 1-year limited warranty covering assembly workmanship and components. Mean Well power supply is additionally covered per manufacturer warranty terms.
