Frequently Asked Questions
BlinkFX Wink - Wirelessly Controlled Battery Powered LED Light
Q: Is the Wink waterproof?
A: The Wink is water resistant but should not totally submerged under water.
Q: What kind of batteries does the Wink take?
A: Two user replaceable coin cell CR2032 batteries are included to power each Wink.
Q: Does the WInk have an on/off switch?
A: Yes. The Wink has a pushbutton switch which is programmable beyond just "on" and "off." Ask us about options for demo blink and other smart modes as well.
Q: What is the battery life of the Wink?
A: 6+ hours of continuous use at high power. Battery life depends on the duty cycle -- or number times a Wink flashes per hour and it's intensity.
Q: How durable is the Wink?
A: The Wink is made of high-strength plastic and has been designed to be extremely durable.
Q: Can the Wink be customized?
A: Yes. You can custom brand the Wink with your logo, hash tag, colors and other branding elements.
Q: What if I want to put the Wink on my own wristband or lanyard?
A: The Wink is flexible and has a removable slide that allows you to mount it to your own wristband lanyard or other item. We can supply custom wristbands as well.
Q: Can I control individual Wink devices or groups of devices separately?
A: Yes. You can designate up to 16 different device IDs and assign any number of Wink devices to an ID which may be controlled independently.
Q: Can other shapes and designs be created to include BlinkFX technology?
A: Yes. The small electronics package may be incorporated into almost any shape or form that can be injection molded. Let us know what you have in mind!
Q: Will BlinkFX wireless control technology interfere with wi-fi or other wireless communication technology?
A: No. BlinkFX does not utilize radio frequency technology so there's no interference with wireless radio signals.
A: The Wink is water resistant but should not totally submerged under water.
Q: What kind of batteries does the Wink take?
A: Two user replaceable coin cell CR2032 batteries are included to power each Wink.
Q: Does the WInk have an on/off switch?
A: Yes. The Wink has a pushbutton switch which is programmable beyond just "on" and "off." Ask us about options for demo blink and other smart modes as well.
Q: What is the battery life of the Wink?
A: 6+ hours of continuous use at high power. Battery life depends on the duty cycle -- or number times a Wink flashes per hour and it's intensity.
Q: How durable is the Wink?
A: The Wink is made of high-strength plastic and has been designed to be extremely durable.
Q: Can the Wink be customized?
A: Yes. You can custom brand the Wink with your logo, hash tag, colors and other branding elements.
Q: What if I want to put the Wink on my own wristband or lanyard?
A: The Wink is flexible and has a removable slide that allows you to mount it to your own wristband lanyard or other item. We can supply custom wristbands as well.
Q: Can I control individual Wink devices or groups of devices separately?
A: Yes. You can designate up to 16 different device IDs and assign any number of Wink devices to an ID which may be controlled independently.
Q: Can other shapes and designs be created to include BlinkFX technology?
A: Yes. The small electronics package may be incorporated into almost any shape or form that can be injection molded. Let us know what you have in mind!
Q: Will BlinkFX wireless control technology interfere with wi-fi or other wireless communication technology?
A: No. BlinkFX does not utilize radio frequency technology so there's no interference with wireless radio signals.
BlinkFX Smart Flood DMX Control Emitter
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Q: What makes the BlinkFX wink devices light up?
A: Wink devices respond to wireless signals broadcast by a device called the BlinkFX Smart Flood Emitter which is industry standard DMX512 compatible.
Q: How do I make the Smart Flood Emitter get the Wink devices to light up on demand?
A: Our 10 Channel DMX compatible emitters allow you full range of control over 3-bit colors, blink rates, fade rates, twinkling and even force feedback buzzing (special).
Q: How does BlinkFX connect to my DMX board or control device?
A: The BlinkFX Smart Flood Emitter connects to your DMX system just like any other DMX serial device -- with industry standard 3-pin XLR cables.
Q: Is the BlinkFX Smart Flood Control Emitter DMX addressable just like other DMX devices?
A: Yes. It has the same 3-Pin XLR input and output connections as other serial DMX devices and may be addressed through the 10 dip switches on each emitter.
Q: I want to use my computer instead of a DMX control board to operate the Smart Flood Emitter and Wink devices. How do I connect my computer?
A: Many suppliers offer DMX software for Win or Mac. You can drive Wink devices with readily available industry standard DMX computer software and hardware.
Q: What is the coverage area of a BlinkFX Smart Flood Emitter?
A: Each Smart Flood has a range of around 300 feet in distance at a 45 degree beam angle. Multiple Smart Floods may be connected to cover larger areas.
Q: How is the Smart Flood Emitter powered?
A: Each Smart Flood may be plugged in to any grounded 110v AC power plug. Emitters may be hard wired into a 110v AC circuit for permanent installation as well.
Q: What makes the BlinkFX wink devices light up?
A: Wink devices respond to wireless signals broadcast by a device called the BlinkFX Smart Flood Emitter which is industry standard DMX512 compatible.
Q: How do I make the Smart Flood Emitter get the Wink devices to light up on demand?
A: Our 10 Channel DMX compatible emitters allow you full range of control over 3-bit colors, blink rates, fade rates, twinkling and even force feedback buzzing (special).
Q: How does BlinkFX connect to my DMX board or control device?
A: The BlinkFX Smart Flood Emitter connects to your DMX system just like any other DMX serial device -- with industry standard 3-pin XLR cables.
Q: Is the BlinkFX Smart Flood Control Emitter DMX addressable just like other DMX devices?
A: Yes. It has the same 3-Pin XLR input and output connections as other serial DMX devices and may be addressed through the 10 dip switches on each emitter.
Q: I want to use my computer instead of a DMX control board to operate the Smart Flood Emitter and Wink devices. How do I connect my computer?
A: Many suppliers offer DMX software for Win or Mac. You can drive Wink devices with readily available industry standard DMX computer software and hardware.
Q: What is the coverage area of a BlinkFX Smart Flood Emitter?
A: Each Smart Flood has a range of around 300 feet in distance at a 45 degree beam angle. Multiple Smart Floods may be connected to cover larger areas.
Q: How is the Smart Flood Emitter powered?
A: Each Smart Flood may be plugged in to any grounded 110v AC power plug. Emitters may be hard wired into a 110v AC circuit for permanent installation as well.