ProtoFrenz 3.0 Controller — WiFi, WebUI, 134+ Presets, LED Matrix or Full-Color Panel

The ProtoFrenz 3.0 is the controller at the heart of every Studio and D-Lux head — now available as a standalone unit. Built on an ESP32 chip with a purpose-built WebUI accessible over WiFi, it brings professional-grade protogen electronics to any compatible head base without requiring a complete head purchase.

No app, no IDE, no soldering of components. Connect to the ProtoFrenz WiFi network, open your browser, and you're in.

What's Included

• ProtoFrenz 3.0 controller board (ESP32-WROOM-32E)
• Onboard MAX9814 microphone — voice-reactive mouth animation built in
• TTP223 capacitive touch sensor — for expression switching
• Momentary push button to change expressions
• 2-sided mounting tape for installation
• LED Matrix connector or Full-Color Panel display cable available. See options.

Display Compatibility

• LED Matrix connector — compatible with all head styles: ProtoFrenz Iris, Nyx, Cipher, MK2, MK3, MK5, ZillionRoss
• Full-Color Panel display cable — compatible with Cipher, MK3, MK5, and ZillionRoss head styles

Features

• WiFi WebUI — no app required, works from any browser on your phone or laptop
• 134+ built-in expression presets
• 4 active expressions with touch sensor switching
• Voice-reactive mouth animation via onboard microphone
• Dance mode, music sync mode, glitch mode, animated gradients
• Custom face editor — draw and upload your own expressions
• OTA firmware updates — new features delivered over WiFi

What's Not Included

Head base · assembled head · LED display matrices · power bank · display mount

Need a complete ready-to-wear head? See our Studio and D-Lux lines.

Skill Level

None. Plug and play.

Made to order in Portland, Oregon. Ships within 1 week.

Display Mount Options

• None — Electronics Only — controller only
• MK2, MK3, or MK5 Mount — 3D printed display mount for your chosen head, ready for your display. MK2 mount is available for the LED Matrix version only.