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ProtoFrenz

Starter MK3

Starter MK3

Regular price $395.00 USD
Regular price $405.00 USD Sale price $395.00 USD
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Ready to make! Every head is built to order and ships in about 3 weeks.

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Not sure if the protogen life is for you? The ProtoFrenz Starter MK3 is an accessible way to find out — WF1 controller, two full-color (Full-Color Panel) LED display panels, MK3 head base, and nothing left to assemble. It arrives fully built and ready to wear.

What's Included

  • Huidu WF1 WiFi controller (pre-programmed)
  • 2× 192×96mm full-color (Full-Color Panel) LED display panels — smooth, high-brightness multi-color face
  • USB drive with demo face program, offline Face Maker, and manual
  • MK3 head base with PETG tinted visor
  • Sharp or Round antennae — choose at checkout
  • Fully assembled — nothing to put together

WF1 Controller — How It Works

The Huidu WF1 creates its own WiFi access point. Connect from any iPhone or Android using the free LEDArt app to:

  • Switch between pre-loaded face expressions
  • Adjust colors and brightness
  • Upload custom 64×32 pixel art faces
  • Control animation speed and style

Make it yours: design custom faces and complete animated face programs free at facemaker.protofrenz.com — download to the included USB stick and plug it in. No app or software needed. Prefer the app? The free LEDArt app still controls everything over WiFi.

No coding required. For face inspiration and help troubleshooting, visit protofrenz.com/faces. To design and export your own pixel art faces, use the LED Display Face Maker. A Recovery USB drive with manual and backup files is included.

Note: The WF1 does not include a boop sensor or talking mouth. For those features, see the Studio tier with the ProtoFrenz 3.0 controller.

📖 WF1 Controller Manual

LedArt app setup, face upload guide, troubleshooting, and compatible file formats. Bookmark this before your order arrives.

Open the WF1 Controller Manual →

Power Bank

Not included — the WF1 uses a MicroUSB power bank (5V). A compatible 10,000mAh MicroUSB power bank is available as a separate add-on in our accessories section.

Upgrade Path

The MK3 head base is compatible with LED Matrix and Full-Color Panel electronics too. If you decide you want boop sensor, talking mouth, and WiFi browser control without an app, your head base carries right into a Studio MK3 build — no new shell needed.

Not Included

Power bank (sold separately) · boop sensor · voice-reactive mouth · internal suspension/padding · fur

🛡️ 90-Day Warranty Included

Every ProtoFrenz head ships fully tested and is covered for 90 days against manufacturing defects — electronics, shell, and assembly. Extend to 9 or 15 months total with the Product Protection Plan.

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Made to order in Portland, Oregon. Up to 3 weeks build time + 3–7 days UPS Ground. Free shipping on full heads.

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