Christie Pandoras Box Widget Designer

Product Overview

Christie Pandoras Box Widget Designer (900-100251-02) is a control surface creation framework for building dedicated user interfaces and interaction logic around AV systems. Visual node-based programming plus a simple scripting language let operators construct customized show-control scenarios, while the HTML5-based interface with CSS3 styling produces polished front-ends. An integrated web server publishes interfaces to browsers on any device.

Product Description

Widget Designer sits between operators and complex show systems, translating buttons, faders, and sensor inputs into the protocols those systems speak. Its embedded node programming environment routes data from sensors and other sources to nearly any output protocol — Art-Net, MIDI/MSC, TCP/UDP, DMX, or RS-232/422 devices — so a single interface can drive lighting, media servers, and machinery together. The scripting language is deliberately simple, letting non-programmers build genuinely interactive experiences, while composite nodes package complex logic into reusable custom blocks. Multiple windows separate the technical backend from operator-facing pages, and the integrated web server publishes any page to external browsers, with the Ultimate tier hosting multiple independent web-client sessions. Widget Designer also integrates directly with Pandoras Box, acting as a sequence device inside the Pandoras Box GUI for unified show programming. A free version exists for evaluation; the paid Standard and Ultimate licenses add the node system, protocol support, Pandoras Box integration, and unlimited windows.

Key Features

• Visual Node-Based Programming — connect logic elements graphically to process real-time data streams.
• Simple Scripting Language — efficient programming accessible to non-specialists.
• Broad Protocol Support — Art-Net, MIDI/MSC, DMX, TCP/UDP, and RS-232/422 device control (Standard and above).
• Integrated Web Server — publishes interfaces to browsers on any device.
• HTML5 + CSS3 Front-End — style complete pages or individual widgets.
• Composite Nodes — package node logic into reusable custom blocks.
• Multiple Windows — separate operator pages from the technical backend (unlimited devices on Standard/Ultimate; up to 7 on Free).
• Pandoras Box Integration — operates as a sequence device within the Pandoras Box GUI.
• Multi-Session Web Clients — Ultimate tier hosts individual values for multiple simultaneous web clients.

Typical Applications

Widget Designer builds custom control surfaces for live events, theaters, museums and interactive exhibits, tracking applications, themed attractions, and fixed installations running Pandoras Box media systems — anywhere operators need a tailored interface instead of raw show-control software. Pair it with Pandoras Box licenses and players from our Christie Digital collection.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Christie vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need programming experience to use Widget Designer?
No. The visual node environment and simple scripting language are designed so non-programming specialists can build interactive control interfaces.

Which protocols can it control?
Licensed tiers route data to Art-Net, MIDI/MSC, DMX, TCP/UDP, and RS-232/422 devices, alongside sensor and data source inputs.

How does it work with Pandoras Box?
Widget Designer integrates as a sequence device directly inside the Pandoras Box GUI, so custom interfaces and media playback are programmed together.

Can interfaces run on tablets and phones?
Yes. The integrated web server publishes any created page to external browsers on any device.

What distinguishes Standard from Ultimate?
Ultimate adds multiple web-client sessions, hosting individual values for many simultaneous browser clients; both include the node system, protocol support, and Pandoras Box integration.