The core of FPP is a combination of both GPL and LGPL while other parts are actually covered under other licenses such as the MIT license. A complete list of the licenses which apply to FPP code is located in the /opt/fpp/LICENSE file and the FPP github repository. This file […]
FAQs
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No. If you purchased a cape with more than 2 string outputs from another vendor on or before July 31, 2022, your cape is “grandfathered in”. This doesn’t mean it’s old, that’s up to you to decide. What it means is that we will issue you a voucher to get […]
In FPP, look under the far right “Help” main menu and click on the “Credits” menu item to get a list of active contributors.
When an EEPROM is signed using a license key, the serial number of the device the cape is attached to is programmed into the EEPROM. At startup, FPP checks the serial number in the EEPROM against the serial number of the device. If the two serial numbers do not match, […]
No, but if you get a license key, you are able to get your onboard audio back. The PiCap from PixelController.com and all other PiCap clones use the RPIWS281X Channel Output in FPP. This Channel Output does not require a license key for full functionality and will continue to work […]
No. All current-version Kulp capes come with a pre-signed EEPROM. This includes capes purchased directly from KulpLights.com as well as capes purchased from other vendors which sell Kulp capes such as WiredWatts.com. If you have an older Kulp cape which pre-dates the inclusion of EEPROMs, you should be able to […]
If used correctly as intended by their designers, BeagleBones and PocketBeagles use Capes and Raspberry Pis use Hats. You will probably just hear and see us using the term Cape to refer to both Beagle Capes and Pi Hats. This is partially due to the fact that the Pi Hats […]
There are several ways to contact the development team including direct email using the email addresses in our commit logs. You can also send an email to vendors@falconplayer.com or message Chris Pinkham (CaptainMurdoch) or Dan Kulp (dkulp) on the web forum at https://FalconChristmas.com/forum/ On the forum, we currently maintain a […]
We do not intend to require licenses for any currently existing features other than the two primary pixel channel outputs which are part of the controller portion of FPP. We are constantly improving FPP adding new features and functionality and we want the core of FPP to remain open and […]
If you built a DIY cape for your own personal use, you can get a free License Key voucher by sending a picture of the cape to diy@falconplayer.com and we will send you a voucher.
