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Technical notes on control, color and facades.

From DMX512 to pixel control, from wall washer selection to protection ratings: we share what we have learned in the field about architectural and facade lighting in plain language.

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Colorful pixel lighting of the Dikmen Valley bridge controlled with MADRIX

Control Systems

What is MADRIX? Choosing software, licenses and hardware for pixel lighting

MADRIX is a control system that maps and manages LED pixels with software. We explain the steps of setting up a MADRIX system, from license selection to pixel calculation and which hardware to use for which job. 4 October 2026 4 min read

Colorful pixel lighting of the Dikmen Valley bridge controlled with MADRIX

Control Systems

What is MADRIX? Choosing software, licenses and hardware for pixel lighting

MADRIX is a control system that maps and manages LED pixels with software. We explain the steps of setting up a MADRIX system, from license selection to pixel calculation and which hardware to use for which job. 4 October 2026 4 min read

The facade of the Hilton DoubleTree Manisa hotel lit in color with pixel-controlled luminaires

Control Systems

What is DMX512? A guide to DMX control in architectural lighting

DMX512 is the digital control standard that manages lights from a single center in a coordinated way. We explain how it works, addressing and the rules for building a healthy DMX line. 3 October 2026 4 min read

Light pattern created with pixel-controlled luminaires on the MegaPoint Hospital facade

Control Systems

What is SPI pixel control? Differences from DMX512 and the right choice

What does SPI, often heard with pixel-controlled LEDs, mean, and how does it differ from DMX512? We explain how it works, its advantages and limits, and which to choose in which project. 3 October 2026 3 min read

Night lighting of the Dikmen Valley bridge in Ankara with green light

Control Systems

What is a lighting control signal? Data lines, distance and signal loss

The signal that carries commands to the luminaires is the invisible but most critical part of a facade lighting installation. We explain the signal types, distance rules and the causes of signal problems. 3 October 2026 3 min read

MidiRay linear facade luminaires giving white, blue, green and red light

Light and Color

What are RGB, RGBW, DW and MC? Light color options in LED luminaires

The abbreviations MC, DW, RGB and RGBW that you often see in product catalogs define the light a luminaire can produce. We explain the differences between them and the right choice for your project. 3 October 2026 3 min read

The entrance wall of the U.S. Embassy Ankara washed with colored light

Luminaire Guide

What is a wall washer? Wall washing luminaires and choosing the lens angle

Wall washer luminaires "wash" a wall or facade with even light from end to end. We explain how they work and how the lens angle and layout affect the result. 3 October 2026 3 min read

The facade of the Safat project in Basra, Iraq, lit at night

Luminaire Guide

What are IP and IK protection ratings? IP65, IP67, IP68 and IK10 in outdoor luminaires

The IP and IK ratings tell how well a luminaire used outdoors will withstand water, dust and impact. We explain what the codes mean and which is needed in which application. 3 October 2026 3 min read

Media mesh LED screen on the Antalyaspor Stadium facade

Luminaire Guide

What is a media mesh LED screen? Turning a facade into a digital surface

Media mesh turns a facade into a giant digital surface with a transparent mesh of LED bars. We explain how it works, what to watch for and how it differs from conventional screens. 3 October 2026 3 min read

The Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University building facade lit with warm-toned light

Light and Color

Color temperature (Kelvin) and CRI: the right light color in facade lighting

The same building looks warm and inviting at 2700K and cool and technical at 6500K. We explain color temperature, the CRI value and how to choose the right white for the facade material. 3 October 2026 3 min read

The purple-lit facade lines of MegaPoint Hospital and the LED surface showing colorful content

How is a facade lighting project prepared? A step-by-step guide

Good facade lighting starts not with choosing luminaires but with the right questions. We explain the stages of a project from survey to commissioning and what to watch for at each stage. 3 October 2026 3 min read

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