Nanlite WC-USBC-C1 Wire Controller

Nanlite WC-USBC-C1 Wire Controller – USB-C Control and External Battery for PavoTube T8-7X and PavoBulb 10C

The Nanlite WC-USBC-C1 Wire Controller (also referred to as the Control Bank) connects directly to the USB-C port on compatible lights to add on-board controls, a display and external rechargeable battery power. It gives you advanced parameter control and extended runtime without relying on a smartphone app.

Key features at a glance

• Plugs into the USB-C port on the light for direct connection.
• Provides four physical control buttons: Mode, Switch, Minus, and Plus.
• Includes a display for making fine adjustments to light settings.
• Delivers external rechargeable battery power so you can shoot longer in the field.
• Enables adjustments to advanced parameters such as green-to-magenta shift without the NANLINK mobile app.
• Features a built-in USB-C port for future firmware updates.

Controls and display

When you connect the Wire Controller to a PavoTube T8-7X or a PavoBulb 10C, the attached light gains four physical buttons that expand control options. Use the Mode, Switch, Minus and Plus buttons to access and change deeper parameters of the light directly.

The controller also provides an integrated display. This display lets you view and fine-tune settings on the light itself, removing the need to open the NANLINK app for many adjustments. As a result, you can work more quickly and reliably when a visual readout is necessary.

Battery and longer shoots

In addition to control and a display, the Wire Controller supplies external battery power to the connected light. This rechargeable power source extends operating time, helping you work longer on location without swapping internal batteries or carrying extra power accessories.

Control without the NANLINK app

Sometimes a smartphone is unavailable or its battery is low. In those situations, the Wire Controller lets you operate your PavoTube T8-7X or PavoBulb 10C without using the NANLINK mobile app. You retain full access to many functions and adjustments directly from the controller.

Firmware updates

Nanlite built a USB-C port into the Wire Controller to support future firmware updates. This enables you to keep the controller and connected lights up to date as Nanlite releases new functionality or fixes.

Compatibility

The Wire Controller is designed to work with the Nanlite PavoTube T8-7X LED Pixel Tube and the PavoBulb 10C LED light bulb. It connects via the USB-C port on those lights to provide controls, a display and battery power.

Practical use cases

• Field shoots where phone control is impractical or the phone battery is low.
• Scenarios that require quick, on-device adjustments to color balance or tint, such as green-to-magenta shift.
• Extended shoots where additional runtime from an external battery reduces the need to change batteries or stop production.
• Setups where on-device firmware updates are preferred or required in the future.

Frequently asked questions

• Question: Will the Wire Controller work with lights other than the PavoTube T8-7X and PavoBulb 10C?

  Answer: The controller plugs into the USB-C port and is intended to provide control and external battery power specifically for the PavoTube T8-7X LED Pixel Tube and the PavoBulb 10C LED Bulb, as described by Nanlite.

• Question: What controls become available when I attach the controller?

  Answer: You gain four physical buttons—Mode, Switch, Minus, and Plus—plus an integrated display that together let you access and fine-tune deeper light parameters directly on the device.

• Question: Can I change advanced settings like tint without using the NANLINK app?

  Answer: Yes. The Wire Controller lets you adjust advanced parameters, including green-to-magenta shift, without needing the NANLINK mobile app.

• Question: How does the controller help on long shoots?

  Answer: It supplies additional rechargeable battery power to the connected light, allowing you to shoot longer in the field without immediate battery swaps or dependence on external power sources.

• Question: How will firmware updates be handled?

  Answer: The Wire Controller includes a USB-C port built into its design to support future firmware updates from Nanlite as they become available.