Helix Awning Controller – Smart 12V App Controller for Nomadic A1/A2 Electric Awnings

Overview Highlights Customer Q&A Helix Awning Controller – Smart Control for Your Nomadic A1/A2 Awning Founder’s Edition early access is now available. The Helix Awning Controller is the smart 12V app-control upgrade built for Nomadic A1 and A2 electric awnings, giving you a cleaner way to control awning movement, front/back lighting, brightness, and ignition restriction behavior from the Nomadic Controls app or hardwired momentary switches. Designed for modern vans, RVs, camper builds, and overland electrical systems, this compact controller brings app-based awning control into the Helix ecosystem without requiring a Helix Pulse. Use the app to extend or retract your awning, control compatible LED lighting, adjust brightness with PWM dimming, and monitor key system status from a clean mobile interface. The Helix Awning Controller is designed primarily for Nomadic A1 and A2 electric awnings. It may also be used with select compatible 12V DC electric awning systems that meet the required motor, lighting, current, voltage, wiring, and dry-install conditions. Intentional control, not nuisance retraction. This controller does not rely on wind-triggered automatic retraction. Instead, it is built around deliberate app and hardwired control to help avoid false-positive retractions caused by short gusts, vibration, or sensor misreads. Always retract your awning before unsafe weather, high winds, driving, or leaving the awning unattended. Founder’s Edition Note: This early release is intended for customers and builders who want first access to the Helix Awning Controller platform. Availability, shipment timing, and final release details may depend on production readiness and required authorization milestones. Features & Benefits Built for Nomadic A1/A2 Awnings: Designed as the smart control upgrade for Nomadic A1 and A2 electric awnings, with no length restriction across compatible A1/A2 sizes. Nomadic Controls App Operation: Extend, retract, stop movement, control lighting, adjust brightness, and view system status from the Nomadic Controls app. No Helix Pulse Required: The controller can operate standalone through the Nomadic Controls app. Helix Pulse is not required for current app operation. Front + Back Light Control: Supports two independent 12V lighting channels. A1 typically uses the front light channel, while A2 can use front and back lighting when equipped. PWM Light Dimming: Adjust compatible awning light brightness directly through the app for better campsite, worksite, and nighttime control. Hardwired Switch Support: Supports +12V normally-open momentary switch inputs for extend, retract, and lighting override functions, giving builders clean physical control options. Ignition Restriction Input: Supports ignition-based restriction logic to help reduce the risk of operating the awning while the vehicle ignition is active. 20A Fused Protection: Includes an installed 10A blade fuse, with a total system design limit of 18A max. 12V DC Motor Control: Supports compatible 12V DC 2-wire awning motors within the rated motor limit. Dry Protected Installation: Designed for installation inside a dry, protected compartment. The controller is not sealed and should not be exposed to water, condensation, or heavy dust. Core Specifications Product Name: Helix Awning Controller SKU: NT-AS-12V-CTR Model / Part Number: HAX25-1065 System Voltage: 12V DC Operating Voltage Range: 8V to 14V DC Internal Fuse: 10A blade fuse, installed Motor Output: 12V DC, 2-wire motor, H-bridge drive Motor Compatibility Limit: 60W max / 5A max Light Outputs: Two independent 12V channels Light Channel Limit: 80W max per channel / 6.67A Dimming: PWM dimming supported Dimensions: 5.5 in x 4.83 in x 1.38 in Weight: 0.38 lb Helix Awning Controller – Questions Answered Q: Does this work with the Nomadic A1 awning? A: Yes. The Helix Awning Controller is compatible with Nomadic A1 electric awnings. The A1 typically uses the front light channel. Q: Does this work with the Nomadic A2 awning? A: Yes. The controller is compatible with Nomadic A2 electric legless awnings and can support both front and back lighting when equipped. Q: Does awning length matter? A: No. The controller is compatible with Nomadic A1/A2 awnings regardless of length. Q: Can this work with other awnings? A: Potentially, yes. The awning must use a compatible 12V DC 2-wire motor within the controller’s motor limit and must meet the controller’s voltage, current, lighting, wiring, and installation requirements. Q: Does this require Helix Pulse? A: No. The Helix Awning Controller can operate standalone through the Nomadic Controls app. Helix Pulse is not required for current app operation. Q: Does it work with 48V battery systems? A: Yes, but not directly. A 48V system must use a properly rated DC-to-DC converter to supply 12V DC to the controller. Q: Does it include a wind sensor? A: No. The controller is designed for intentional app and hardwired control, not automatic wind-triggered retraction. This helps avoid nuisance retractions from short gusts, vibration, or false-positive sensor events. Q: Can I still use physical switches? A: Yes. The controller supports normally-open momentary switches for awning extension, retraction, and lighting override inputs. Q: Can it dim the awning lights? A: Yes. The controller supports PWM dimming for compatible 12V lighting loads. Q: Is the controller waterproof? A: No. The controller is not sealed and must be installed in a dry, protected interior location away from water, condensation, and heavy dust. Q: What does Founder’s Edition mean? A: Founder’s Edition means this is an early access release for customers and builders who want first access to the Helix smart awning control platform. Availability, shipment timing, and final release details may depend on production readiness and required authorization milestones.