How-To: IR Dongle V1
Overview The IR Dongle V1 - Flux Capacitor V1 - adds IR support to the Just Add Power 2G and 3G product lines by converting the serial port into an IR blaster. Pronto and Global Cache IR code formats are both supported. * Baudrate is 9600-8n1 * No RS232 feedback (simulated feedback from shell script only) * No…
10-Feb-2025
Ultra Series Tiling Encoder Control System API
Overview The Ultra Series Tiling Encoder gives any Just Add Power system the ability to mix four video sources from any Encoder and combine those into a new, unique, compiled video source that can be viewed by any Decoder in the matrix. A Tiling Encoder consists of four 3G Decoders , and one 3G Encoder in a …
21-Jul-2025
DeBrick: Recover a Just Add Power Device
Overview DeBrick is maintained by one of our business partners, Just Add Software . DeBrick recovers 2G, Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor devices that do not boot up properly after they have had their firmware update interrupted. Download Debrick Download Debrick Video Walkthrough Required Hardware * Just Add Po…
10-Apr-2025
CLI Settings for Omega & Ultra Series Devices
Overview Omega & Ultra Series devices use the same firmware and operating system. Settings on Just Add Power alter the behavior of the device upon start-up. Settings that are changed will not be active immediately; they will be applied upon the next start-up. Many settings should be altered according to the uniqu…
23-Jun-2025
Standard Video Wall Setup & Control for Ultra Series
Overview These instructions are for Just Add Power Ultra Series devices running firmware B2.x.x . For older firmware, see A6.x.x Standard Video Wall or B1.x.x Video Wall . A Standard Video Wall is a seamless rectangular grid of displays—same size, same orientation—each with its own Decoder (Receiver). A s…
14-Nov-2025
Active vs Passive HDMI Cables
Overview Let's get this out of the way early: Active HDMI cables should NOT be connected to Just Add Power devices. They will cause inconsistent/jumpy video, black video, and HDCP issues. Only Passive HDMI cables should be used with Just Add Power. Definitions An Active HDMI cable: * Has an internal pro…
26-Jun-2024
Ultra Series Project Planning Guide
Overview The Just Add Power Ultra Series is a 4K30 HDMI over IP distribution matrix. It can accept 4K60 video input, but will output video at a maximum of 4K30. Every Ultra Series system requires 4 components: * One 3G Ultra Decoder per display * One 3G Ultra Encoder per source * Managed gigabit Ethernet …
01-Jul-2025
Omega/Ultra Firmware: B3.2.0
Download Download Latest Omega/Ultra Firmware Release Date 2026-01-13 Compatibility * B3.X.X works with all existing control system drivers that use Legacy API commands * B3.X.X does not work with B2.X.X or B1.X.X firmware * B3.X.X does not support 2G devices Release Notes Added * Web UI Network…
13-Jan-2026
Download AMP and Configure an Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series System
Overview AMP (Advanced Matrix Programmer) configures Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series devices into an HDMI matrix switching system. It is the modern replacement for JADConfig and supports both standardized and custom (alternate) configurations. If you were previously using JADConfig for Omega or Ultra systems, yo…
23-Jan-2026
AppleTV 4K Settings & EDID
Overview Apple TV devices expect specific video capabilities to be advertised by the display’s EDID. When connected through a Just Add Power system, the Apple TV reads the EDID from the Encoder . To ensure correct video output, the Encoder’s EDID settings must be configured according to the product series used:…
01-Dec-2025
