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#1

F16v5 Pixel Controller / Re: F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings

Last post by jnealand - February 14, 2026, 07:48:45 AM

A lot of settings are hidden if you do not change the UI to Advanced(?).  Do not use developer.  I know nothing about fans.  I never put them in my cases.

#2

F16v5 Pixel Controller / Re: F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings

Last post by mfrost55 - February 12, 2026, 09:12:26 PM

Thanks. I knew the 2 wire fan speed could not be controlled. But I was surprised to not at least the settings on the UI.

#3

F16v5 Pixel Controller / Re: F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings

Last post by darylc - February 12, 2026, 07:40:59 PM

a 2 wire fan is power only, no controller can ever see or control it.  It doesn't matter if you plug it into a pixel port, direct to your psu or the fan port.

#4

F16v5 Pixel Controller / Re: F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings

Last post by mfrost55 - February 12, 2026, 06:39:42 PM

Thanks for the link. I'm still not seeing the settings in the UI.

My fan is a simple 2 wire fan with no PWM connection. So I guess now I'm wondering if maybe the UI is smart enough to know that and doesn't show me the fan settings for that reason. I do see the fan RPM info on the status page.

#5

F16v5 Pixel Controller / Re: F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings

Last post by jkp - February 12, 2026, 04:04:14 PM

here is the manual for the F16V5: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qzKcxYHLXlpACrkD7bScG88nFk8FkJ9BkniJ1VAfWSw/edit?tab=t.0

#6

F16v5 Pixel Controller / F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings

Last post by mfrost55 - February 12, 2026, 12:00:58 PM

I have a F16V5 running FW version 37. I'm trying to locate the fan settings in the UI. The F16V4 manual indicates they should be on the settings tab, but I'm not seeing them there.

#7

F16v3 Pixel Controller / Re: Issues with firmware updat...

Last post by 2Couyon - February 11, 2026, 04:45:33 PM

So you have to "hold the select button down" to install the Bootloader as well?

You don't need the bootloader, it's already been done since you are on 2.56

Just do this bit:
Updating Firmware (These steps taken for each firmware update)
1) Place .fl2 file MicroSd card
2) Power Down/Up
3) The firmware will install
4) Remove card when finished and power down/up.
5) Controller will boot

Yeah... Just needed to do this step.  
Thanks for all the assistance.

#8

F16v3 Pixel Controller / Re: FPP won't connect with F16...

Last post by patdepri - February 11, 2026, 05:25:33 AM

This is NOT a good idea, ESPECIALLY for someone that is not an expert. The setting the UI to Developer level will allow a user to make configuration changes that are NOT compatible with their device or even make it useless.

Thanks for the advice and clarifications. Have a nice day.

#9

F16v3 Pixel Controller / Re: FPP won't connect with F16...

Last post by Poporacer - February 10, 2026, 05:54:35 PM

I'll explain below with a short guide for beginners like me

Thanks for the info, but just a FYI this is covered in the FPP Manual.

- Go to: —> Status/Control —> FPP Setting --> UI.

User Interface Level: Developer.

This is NOT a good idea, ESPECIALLY for someone that is not an expert. The setting the UI to Developer level will allow a user to make configuration changes that are NOT compatible with their device or even make it useless. 

[This LoRa plugin actually works and has a great range!!!]

#10

Falcon Player Plugins / Re: LoRa plugin. Is it worth ...

Last post by csmith - February 10, 2026, 09:57:30 AM

This LoRa plugin actually works and has a great range!!!

I used 4 different EBYTE E22-900T22U LoRa modules.  All plug into the USB 2.0 port.  Each module includes a stubby 3" antenna.

I'm running FPP 9.5 on Raspberry Pi 4B's each with 4GB RAM 

but...

After the FPP remotes are up and running, then you must start (or reboot) the FPP player before it establishes a reliable wireless data link.  Start/restart a remote after the player is running and the remote never plays a sequence... even when the player starts another sequence.  Odd.

What's the range?  I went >1000 feet from my house... where no WiFi signal had ever penetrated and the remotes stayed in sync using LoRa.  

At the beginning of a sequence, the remotes would be about 100msec behind the player but would catch up in a few seconds.

Bottom line: the LoRa technology works but the plugin needs some tweaking to be as bulletproof as the rest of FPP.

Days Until Christmas

[F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings]

F16V5 FW 37 Fan settings by jnealand February 14, 2026, 07:48:45 AM

Issues with firmware update by 2Couyon February 11, 2026, 04:45:33 PM

FPP won't connect with F16v3 by patdepri February 11, 2026, 05:25:33 AM

LoRa plugin. Is it worth pursuing in 2026 by csmith February 10, 2026, 09:57:30 AM

Explanation of ED (Extended Data) by dkulp February 09, 2026, 05:58:08 PM

E682 San Devices doesn't power up by ScaryJerry February 03, 2026, 06:48:50 PM

F16v3 v2.58 by JonD February 02, 2026, 09:03:41 AM

Retrofit and Simple Message Generation Software Recommendations by skyblaster February 01, 2026, 07:23:25 PM

New Plugin by sctwohig January 29, 2026, 12:46:55 PM

BeagleBone Black Indutrial won't boot FPP by Sawdust January 27, 2026, 07:42:19 AM