Aquacomputer Farbwerk Nano (External), 32 cm, 5V, Black (53281)

The Aquacomputer Farbwerk Nano (External) is an RGBpx effect controller for controlling up to 90 addressable LEDs on one channel, compatible with the Aqua Computer RGBpx product line. This external version connects and draws its 5 V power through a USB cable with type A plug, approx. 2 m long, so it can run from a PC's USB port or a suitable USB charger.

Properties

• Channels: 1 RGBpx output, up to 90 LEDs
• Effects: 20 LED controllers, 23 effects, 60 assignments
• Interface: USB 2.0, cable with type A plug
• Supply: 5 V DC via USB, max. 0.5 / 2 A (configurable)
• Size: 29 x 16 x 10 mm

RGBpx controller for up to 90 addressable LEDs

Aquacomputer calls the Farbwerk Nano a powerful RGB effect controller. Color and brightness can be individually adjusted on each of the 90 LEDs. Up to 20 LED groups of variable size can be configured, each one an effect controller with its own visual effect assigned. The 23 available effects offer extensive adjustment options for further individualization. Many of them also offer the option of modifying effect parameters (e.g. speed) depending on current sensor values.

The effects also include sound-to-light effects that react to the sound currently output by the computer. Aquacomputer names the AMBIENTpx effect as an outstanding feature. It allows the edge areas of the current screen content to be reproduced on the connected LEDs. Aquacomputer says this is how it ends up creating a very effective backlight around the computer screen.

The up to 20 configured effects can be assigned several times, with a total of 60 assignments possible. Multi-assigned controllers share one configuration, which makes them well suited for illuminating several fans identically, for example.

Transparency and effect overlay

In addition to link settings, the nano linking unit allows you to define transparency. If several transparent effects are simultaneously assigned to an LED or a section, their colors are superimposed accordingly, thus blending and mixing overlapping effects. Without transparency, the controller placed highest in the list sets the color.

Compatibility

Aquacomputer lists these RGBpx products as compatible, so they are what the controller can control:

• RGBpx LED-Strip (53268, 53269, 53270)
• RGBpx lighting set (53271, 53272)
• RGBpx Splitty4 (53267)
• RGBpx Splitty12 ACTIVE (53300)
• RGBpx LED ring for ULTITUBE (34115)
• RGBpx LED ring for aqualis (53274, 53276)
• RGBpx LED ring for 60 mm reservoir (53277)
• RGBpx cable (53259, 53260, 53261, 53266, 53297)

Notes

• AMBIENTpx needs Windows 8.1 or newer, and screen content protected by DRM or similar methods cannot be analyzed. Multi monitor setups must use the operating system's standard procedures with "NVIDIA Surround" or "AMD Eyefinity" disabled, and the effect is not available while "NVIDIA G-Sync" is active.
• Do not disconnect the device or power down the PC during a firmware update.
• Clean with a dry and soft cloth. Electronic components and headers must not get in contact with coolant or water.

In the box

• 1x farbwerk nano set, external version
• 1x linking nano unit (the controller)
• 1x RGBpx LED strip: length 32 cm, width 10 mm, 15 addressable LEDs
• 1x RGBpx connection cable: length 50 cm
• 1x USB connection cable with type A plug: length approx. 2 m
• 4x cable clip, black
• 1x manual