Data Path

The data path defines the physical route that data cables take through the panel grid, determining the order in which panels receive data on each string.

Path Patterns

Three pattern types control how cables route between rows or columns:

Zigzag

The most common wiring pattern. Cables alternate direction with each row (or column):

• Row 1: left to right
• Row 2: right to left
• Row 3: left to right
• ...and so on

This minimizes cable length because you never need to route a cable all the way back to the start of a row.

N-Pattern

Cables always travel in the same direction. At the end of each row, the cable drops down to the next row and starts from the same side again. This requires longer cable runs but can be simpler for certain mechanical installations.

Isolated

Each row (horizontal direction) or column (vertical direction) is an independent string. No cables connect between rows/columns. Use this when each row has its own dedicated output port.

Direction

• Horizontal — The path runs across rows (left/right), moving to the next row at the end
• Vertical — The path runs down columns (top/bottom), moving to the next column at the end

Start Corner

The corner where the first panel in the data path is located:

• Top-Left — Most common starting position
• Top-Right — Mirror of top-left
• Bottom-Left — For bottom-up installations
• Bottom-Right — Mirror of bottom-left

Combining Options

The combination of pattern + direction + start corner gives 24 unique wiring configurations. The sidebar shows visual icons for each combination so you can match your planned physical wiring.

String Breaks

When the data path reaches the pixel limit for a string (based on processor capacity), it automatically breaks into a new string. The break point is shown in the LED Mapping view as a gap between panels, and in the Panel Map test pattern as a new string number.

Viewing the Data Path

• LED Mapping View — Shows data path with arrows connecting panels in sequence
• Panel Map Test Pattern — Overlays arrows, string numbers, and panel coordinates on the surface content
• 2D Layout View — Shows cable routing between panels