Resources
Use the Prop Controller product page as the source of truth for current downloads and announcements. These guide links point to stable public resources.
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Product and buying links
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Prop Controller product page | Main product overview, specs, current downloads, and announcements |
| Order the Nexus Prop Controller | Store listing and purchase details |
| Live UI Demo | Exploring the interface without hardware |
Documentation downloads
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| User Guide | Full product manual and setup reference |
| API Guide | HTTP/API integration details |
| MQTT Integration Guide | MQTT room-control integration |
| OSC Integration Guide | OSC integration for show-control systems |
Apps
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Nexus Controller Manager for Mac | Discovering, opening, and managing controllers from macOS |
| Nexus Controller Manager for Windows | Discovering, opening, and managing controllers from Windows |
Video and community
| Resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Overviews and demos | Feature walkthroughs and demos |
| Training and tutorials | Step-by-step setup videos |
| YouTube channel | New Prop Controller and Nexus Workshop videos |
| Facebook community group | Questions, examples, support, and operator discussion |
Hardware module links
| Hardware | Use it for |
|---|---|
| PCF8575 I2C expander (Paid Link) | Adding 16 extra digital pins for compatible input and output modules |
| TCA9548A I2C multiplexer (Paid Link) | Splitting I2C devices onto isolated bus routes when addresses collide |
| WS2812B addressable pixels (Paid Link) | Pixel strip, ring, matrix, and other addressable LED builds |
| RFID Reader RC522 (Paid Link) | SPI RFID cards, tokens, and object placement puzzles |
| Color Sensor TCS3472 (Paid Link) | I2C color sensing and color-value puzzle inputs |
| Matrix keypad (Paid Link) | Row/column keypad input for code and button-sequence props |
| 7-Segment I2C Display (Paid Link) | Compact numeric display, timer, score, or counter output |
| 16x2 I2C LCD (Paid Link) | Two-line character display output |
| 20x4 I2C LCD (Paid Link) | Four-line character display output |
Tools
| Tool | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Fanttik E1 Electric Screwdriver (Paid Link) | Repeated terminal and enclosure work |
| UnMela Electric Screwdriver (Paid Link) | Repeated terminal and enclosure work |
| Hakko Digital Soldering Station (Paid Link) | Bench soldering for modules, wiring, and repairs |
| Fanttik Soldering Iron (Paid Link) | Portable soldering and field repairs |