FAQ

How can I power the Pico 2 Re-Mapper?

The Pico 2 can be powered either via USB-C at 5V, or via the power input connector at 7-28VDC.

How much power does it use?

The Pico 2 draws about 30mA at 12V, less than 1 watt.

Can I run my own firmware?

Yes, the re-mapper is built on the exact same hardware as the DMX Core Pico 2, but it comes bundled and pre-loaded with the Re-Mapper firmware and config utility. You can run any Raspberry Pi Pico firmware on the hardware and later re-flash the Re-Mapper firmware.

Programming is the standard RP2040 USB UF2 flow (hold BOOTSEL, copy a .uf2 file). Arduino IDE works if you select Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040). J3 is the SWD debug port; a Raspberry Pi Debug Probe plugs in directly. See the Pico 2 Software and Pin out pages.

Are the digital triggers pulled to GND to activate?

No. Apply 3–24 VDC between the input (i1–i4) and C. For a push button, fit jumper J4 (Connect C to GND) and switch the onboard 3v3 onto the input. See Pin out.

What does the J4 jumper “Connect C to GND” mean?

It connects the digital-input common (C) to board ground. Fit it when using onboard 3.3 V for buttons; leave it open when an external 3–24 V source has its own return on C.

Is the Re-Mapper firmware source code available/open source?

At this time the firmware and config utility are not made available as open source.

macOS will not open the Config Utility / it offers Move to Trash

Use the current .dmg from GitHub releases (osx-arm64 on Apple silicon, osx-x64 on Intel). Open the disk image and double-click DmxRemapperConfig (the application). Do not run a raw Unix executable, a .command file, or an older .zip.

The first launch may ask whether the app can control Terminal — choose Allow.

See Config Utility for the full macOS launch steps.

I have a suggestion for a new feature — can you add it?

We’re open to suggestions. Please open an issue on GitHub or contact us directly.