FreeM is a wireless BlinkMs controller and power supply for completely standalone deployment, programming and control of BlinkM smart LEDs. Itrsquo;s like an invisible wire linking a LinkM or Arduino to BlinkMs.
When used with the CtrlM transmitter it creates an invisible, low-power method to control BlinkMs (or any I2C device) up to 45 feet (14m) away (and can be easily modified for much greater range).
Itrsquo;s designed to work transparently with the rest of the BlinkM product line. Plug a CtrlM into a LinkM, point it at a FreeM, fire up the BlinkM Multitrack sequencer, and start programming it from afar.
Itrsquo;s perfect for wearables, architectural lighting, stage sets, RC car lights, or anywhere else thatrsquo;s difficult to get to.
Plus, as a bonus, it works with any TV remote that supports the SICS (Sony remote control) protocol, which includes nearly every universal remote made. Using basic TV remote keys itrsquo;ll turn BlinkMs off and on, change their brightness and hue, and run user-definable scripts.
Features:
- Wireless I2C controller for all BlinkM products up to 45 feet (14m) away.
- Supports all BlinkM I2C commands.
- When used with CtrlM, FreeM acts as one end of virtual wire connecting a LinkM USB adapter or Arduino to BlinkMs mounted in locations where data cabling is impossible or undesirable.
- Every FreeM can control an arbitrary number of BlinkM devices.
- One CtrlM can control any number of FreeMs.
- Built in power supply with 9V battery connector
- Reconfigurable IR network address in CtrlM mode.
- Firmware upgradable.
- Supports 12-bit SICS (Sony) TV remote protocol with built-in behaviors including moodlight, beacon, hue select, flashlight, script play.
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