DEEPLIGHT® 12 - Setup & Instructions

The insert included with your shipment is currently the most up to date version of setup and instructions. This page will be updated in the future with the latest instructions and video guides on controlling your DeepLight unit.
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Cleaning Your Unit

To clean your unit, use a lens cleaning cloth and an ammonia-free glass cleaner such as Sprayway Glass Cleaner.
Do not spray the glass of your unit directly, as this could cause the cleaning solution to drip down into the unit. Spray the glass cleaner onto the lens cleaning cloth, and then wipe down your unit.

Software Changelog

v0.6.0 (10/22/2022)
- FEATURE - Better colors - Improved color accuracy by modifying gamma settings in LED firmware. Way more cyan/magenta/yellow!
- FEATURE - New Space Mode - Right trigger makes stars 'overbright' (start white and fade to color). Left trigger changes dim speed. Left and right sticks still change star colors.
- FEATURE- New Comets Mode - Right trigger changes trail length. Left trigger changes comet speed. Left stick controls color scheme.
- PERFORMANCE- Controller battery saver - Short idle time to 10 minutes to save more battery.
- Gradient Mode Color Sets - Rearranged order and cleaned up gradient mode color sets.

v0.5.3 (11/19/2021)
- PERFORMANCE - Controller Battery Saver - Automatically shut off the controller after a while (30 minutes) to save battery.

v0.5.0 (3/31/2021)
- FEATURE - Dual color space mode - Both joysticks can now be used to set two separate colors on Space Mode.
- FEATURE - Settings memory - On reboot, units will now remember their settings and load them back up.
- PERFORMANCE - Oversampling - Improved the LED rendering code to make animations appear smoother, especially at high speeds.
- BUG FIX - LEDs will no longer randomly flicker or turn off for a few seconds a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn off the DualShock4 controller?
To turn off the controller, hold down the PLAYSTATION button in the center of the controller for 10 seconds. You should see the blue light on the controller shut off.

My controller is paired, but the unit is not responding to it / my controller will not auto-pair when I turn it on.
If your controller won't auto-pair or has frozen, turn the controller off (as described above), and manually re-enter pairing mode by holding the SHARE button and then holding the PLAYSTATION button together for 5 seconds until the light begins to emit white double-flashes. Your controller should automatically pair again after a few seconds.

My unit will sometimes momentarily glitch or turn off before returning to normal.
This is a known issue and is caused by a brief hiccup in the software, and was fixed in software update v0.5.0. Please ensure your unit is connected to your WiFi network and it will automatically update to the latest version.

My controller is shutting off immediately after I turn it on, even after charging it.
If a controller completely runs out of battery, it can have problems recharging from some power sources. Connect your controller to a computer or laptop and let it fully charge, and it should be able to connect again.

Questions? Comments? Problems? Email us at support@deeplightlabs.io or call / text us: +1 (978) 494-6397.
THIS UNIT IS AN ART PIECE AND IS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY. Read each step carefully before proceeding. Mistakes in setup can cause damage to the unit and render it inoperable.
  1. Place the DeepLight on a soft, flat surface. Turn the unit so the power holes are pointing up and towards you on the right.
  2. Remove the rods from the case. Remove only the brass piece from the screw stud on the end of each rod. These covers exist to hold the plastic washers on the studs during shipping. Note that these washers have a curved profile to match the curve of the unit.
  3. Gently thread the studs of the rods into the unit. The rods must be perpendicular to the edge of the unit to avoid screwing it in at an angle. Tighten the rods until the legs feel secure.
  4. Place the base onto the rods, oriented so the (+), (-) and (o) markings line up. These markings are visible next to the three power holes on the unit, and on the bottom of the base. The (o) marking is on the edge with the DeepLight Labs logo, with the corresponding hole on the base on the end opposite from the black power cable. WARNING: Connecting the rods to the incorrect holes on either end can cause damage to the unit and render it inoperable. DO NOT MESS THIS UP!
  5. Screw the base onto each rod. Hold each rod with one hand while you insert and turn the corresponding screw. Gripping the rod while tightening the screw helps prevent the rod from over-tightening on the end where it connects to the unit. Tighten all 3 screws, and then re-tighten them again one at a time. As each screw is tightened, the fit of the other two screws adjusts, requiring additional tightening.
  6. Pick up the unit and rotate to place upright with the stand on the bottom. To pick up the unit, place one hand on the corner with the etched DeepLight logo, and the other hand on the opposite corner that’s currently resting on the surface.
  7. Plug in your unit. After 15 seconds, the unit will pulse green, and if connected to a WiFi network, will check for and install any new software updates.
Questions? Problems? Email support@deeplightlabs.io or call / text us at +1 (978) 494-6397.