HinksPix Pro Daisy Chains on Visualizer

[AprilFool]

New to Xlights. I have a HinksPix Pro Controller and three Long Range Smart Receivers. The first receiver is on a CAT5 by itself and has a 16 string megatree. The second one is on a second CAT5 and has a 12 string megatree and three small props. It works fine. The second receiver is daisy chained to the third. I am having trouble with the third receiver. No matter where I locate the props on the visualizer, I either have the sequence from the second receiver "spilling into the third receiver" or I get no output to the third receiver. I have checked all my lights via the "Test Pixels" on the receiver and everything works. None of the props work when I test the models in Xlights Test. I have tried everything I can think of. Attached is a Visuallizer I printed out today. THANKS! Thoughts?

 

[mikegast]

Since you are running three LR Smart receivers (one directly, then a daisy chain of second → third), you should verify:

• Receiver #2 should be set to Board ID 0 (Remote A)
• Receiver #3 should be set to Board ID 1 (Remote B)
• In the HinksPix Pro web UI under the “Long Range” configuration: set “Number of Smart Receivers” to 2 (if chain of two) and specify that the second is Remote B (or as per your firmware/board naming).
• In xLights, in the Controller setup for your HinksPix, make sure Remote A is assigned to the outputs for receiver #2, and Remote B to the outputs for receiver #3 (and the channel ranges do not overlap).
  
  Sometimes it helps to see others. this is how mine is setup.

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The issue (“receiver 3 either mirrors receiver 2 or gets no data”) fits exactly with:

• Both receiver #2 and #3 set to Board ID 0 (Remote A).
• Controller’s Long Range Output set to “1 Receiver” instead of “2 or 3.”
• The same data is sent to both receivers, or receiver #3 gets nothing depending on firmware.
  
  Asked Chatgpt for the steps for you​
  • Set Receiver IDs:
    • Receiver #1 (16-string tree) → Board ID 0 (Remote A)
    • Receiver #2 (12-string tree + small props) → Board ID 0 (Remote A)
    • Receiver #3 (daisy-chained) → Board ID 1 (Remote B)
  • In the HinksPix Pro Web Interface:
    • For that long-range port, enable Smart Receiver Mode.
    • Set “Number of Receivers: 2” (since two chained).
    • Verify each port count matches physical outputs.
  • In xLights → Controllers tab:
    • Ensure the controller definition reflects two receivers per long-range port.
    • Make sure channel ranges do not overlap between receiver A and B.
  • Upload to Controller:
    • Go to Tools → Upload Output to push xLights mapping.
  • Test:
    • Use controller test mode to confirm each receiver lights independently.

 

[AprilFool]

Thanks Mike-It appears that I have Xlights configured correctly. I'm wondering if the problem is in the Controller and/or Receiver settings. The controller indicates it is set up for Long Range. Are there any specific settings I need to make. I can't seem to find any on the LED screen. My receivers are V1/V2 with the LED screen rather than dip switches. My second receiver has the ports set to 0,1,2,3. My 3rd receiver has the ports set to 4,5,6,7. Are the port settings on Boards 2 and 3 correct? Are there any other settings I need to make on this?