Getting Started with Input 8
The IgorBox Input 8 is our flagship 8 input device. It is designed to be a simple and reliable way to read and control up to 8 inputs from IgorBox.com. The Input 8 is perfect for reading sensors, buttons, footswitches, and other devices that provide a simple on/off voltage signal.
To get started with your Input 8, you will need to connect it to your IgorBox account. You can do this by following the instructions in the Connecting your IgorBox Guide.
Once your Input 8 is connected to your account, you can start linking it to trigger compositions.
The Front Panel
I/O Connector Block
The I/O Connector Block is where you will connect your inputs to the Input 8.
The I/O connector provides optically isolated inputs that can be used to read a wide range of input signals. The inputs are rated for 24VDC and can be triggered with as little as 9Volts DC or as much as 24Volts DC.
The I/O connector block also provides a "Power" section in the middle that can be used to power external devices or the inputs by passing through the voltage supplied to the Input 8.
You can read more about wiring the I/O connector block in the Wiring Guide.
Channel Indicators
The Channel Indicators are a set of 8 LEDs that indicate the status of each input channel. The LEDs will light up when the channel is active and turn off when the channel is inactive.
In the early access version of the Input 8, the channel indicators are inverted due to a hardware design issue. This means that the LED will be off when the channel is active and on when the channel is inactive. This will be fixed in a future hardware revision.
Powering the Input 8
The Input 8 comes with a 12V 1Amp DC power supply. To power the Input 8, simply plug the power supply into the barrel jack on the back of the device.
The Input 8 can run at voltages between 9VDC and 24VDC. If you need to use a different power supply, make sure it is rated for at least 1Amp and that the polarity is correct (center positive).
Do not use a power supply that is rated for more than 24VDC. Doing so can and will damage internal components.
Why use a different power supply?
The voltage you supply will be exposed on the "Power" section in the middle of the I/O connector block. This can be a convenient way to get power to devices through jumpering (which we'll cover in the Wiring Guide).
But basically, if you have 24VDC devices, you can power them directly from the Output 8 without needing a separate power supply.
The internal wiring bus is rated for 2 amps. If you need to power more than 2 amps, you will need to use an external power supply.
Status LED
The Status LED is a single color LED that indicates the status of the Output 8 using blink patterns.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Slow Pulse (3 second cycle) | The IgorBox is booting up |
| Steady On | The IgorBox is running and all systems are nominal |
| Slow Blink (2 second cycle) | The IgorBox cannot reach the Internet but still has network (Degraded state) |
| Fast Blink (1 second cycle) | The IgorBox is in "Lockout Mode" |
| Fast Pulse (1 second cycle) | The IgorBox is in "Manual Mode" |
| Blinking in groups with a pause | This is an unrecoverable error and the number of blinks in the group indicate the error code |
you can read more about error codes in the Error Codes Guide
Lockout Modes
Lockout modes is a state where the IgorBox will not run normal operation and is indicated by a fast blinking or pulsing status LED.
This is typically due to one of 2 reasons:
- The IgorBox is doing an imporant administrative task (like a firmware update or downloading a new composition) (blinking LED)
- The IgorBox is in "Manual Control Mode" initiated by the user on the web interface (pulsing status LED)
Front Button
The Front Button is a multi-function button that can be used to perform various tasks on the IgorBox.
The button can be used to:
- Reset the IgorBox: Press and hold the button when powering on the IgorBox to reset (10 seconds will reset wifi settings, 20+ seconds will reset all settings)
- Trigger a Composition: Press the button to trigger the currently selected composition
- Stop Playback: Press the button to stop the currently playing composition and return the IgorBox to the ambient state.
The "Front Button" is considered an "input" on the web interface and can be assigned to trigger any composition.
The front button will only stop plabyack of a composition on it's own IgorBox. It will not stop playback on other IgorBoxes.
Stereo Line Output
The Output 8 has a stereo line output that can be used to connect to an external amplifier or speaker system. The line output is a 3.5mm stereo jack that outputs high quality line level signal.
The line output is always active and will output the audio from the currently playing composition.