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: By using the OpenAPI Management tools, integrators can generate unique Project IDs and Secret Keys for third-party controllers, ensuring secure communication between the processor and external software.
The NovaStar H Series API marks a transition from the LED display as a passive screen to an active, managed device within the Internet of Things (IoT). As NovaStar faces competition from companies like Brompton Technology (with its Tessera API) and Colorlight, the robustness of the API becomes a key differentiator. Future iterations will likely embrace RESTful APIs over HTTPS, include better event-driven webhooks (instead of constant polling), and offer SDKs in common languages like Python and C#.
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The NovaStar H Series represents a paradigm shift in the professional audiovisual (AV) industry, serving as the first all-in-one video splicing processor and controller specifically designed for fine-pitch LED applications. While the hardware provides raw power—supporting up to 520 million pixels and 16 layers per output card—it is the that truly unlocks its potential for large-scale system integration. This API enables third-party developers to move beyond the standard web-based interface, facilitating automated, highly customized control systems essential for modern control rooms, broadcast studios, and live events. A Foundation of Modular Control novastar h series api
: Query the status of cards, switch signal sources, and manage resolutions.
The NovaStar H Series supports comprehensive third-party integration, offering an OpenAPI for HTTP-based control and a JSON-based protocol via UDP/RS232 for automation tasks. These interfaces enable control over video wall presets, layer management, and system monitoring. For full technical details, refer to the NovaStar H Series OpenAPI Instructions . H Series Video Wall Splicers User Manual - NovaStar
: Click Add to create a new project. The system will automatically generate a pId (Project ID) and a secretKey required for authentication in your requests . Communication Protocol Method : POST . Format : JSON-based instruction set . : By using the OpenAPI Management tools, integrators
Physical modular cards (HDMI, DVI, 12G-SDI, IP) plugged into input slots.
To utilize the API, the Novastar H Series device must be connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) via its standard Ethernet port (RJ45).
# Set the brightness of the device response = requests.put(f'api_url/devices/device_id/brightness', auth=auth, json='brightness': brightness) Future iterations will likely embrace RESTful APIs over
: Dynamically adjust layer positioning, sizing, and priority (Z-order) on the video wall.
Integrating the H Series API requires a solid understanding of networking and API communication.
or "useless" for beginners, frequently citing mismatches between the manual and real-world device behavior. Protocol Style : It uses a specific JSON-like command structure sent over UDP port 6000 . A successful command typically returns an "ack": "Ok" Core API Capabilities
: It is compatible with hardware like the Stream Deck , allowing API commands to be mapped to physical buttons for functions like screen blackouts or OSD (On-Screen Display) toggling. 4. Technical Resource Access
For applications requiring low latency or operation in secure networks without internet access (e.g., broadcast control rooms), the H Series can be controlled locally via TCP.
