Playout, Graphics & Media Servers
Axel XPlayout Control Software BETA
Control for Axel XPlayout automation server via TCP.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect Axel XPlayout to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the Axel XPlayout handler from the device type list (internal id
axel_xplayout). - Enter the IP address of your Axel XPlayout, then set protocol the device protocol.
- Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Handler version | 1.0.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | axel_xplayout |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Protocol TCP. Enable 'Persistent Connection'.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the Axel XPlayout handler.
Generic Command Format:
The handler communicates via TCP with commands wrapped in '|' characters.
|PLAY|(Start playback)|STOP|(Stop playback)|AUTOFILLON|(Enable Autofill)|GETSIMPLESTATUS||GETINFO|(Request status info)
Integration Examples (assuming device name "XPLAYOUT_MAIN"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/XPLAYOUT_MAIN?cmd=|PLAY|
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
XPLAYOUT_MAIN:|PLAY|
Remember to URL-encode the command string for HTTP GET requests if it contains special characters.
Axel XPlayout control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support Axel XPlayout?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made Axel XPlayout handler (version 1.0.0) that talks to the device over IP. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the Axel XPlayout handler use?
IP. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control Axel XPlayout from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every Axel XPlayout action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the Axel XPlayout handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (axel_xplayout.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control Axel XPlayout from a single interface
Fantago drives Axel XPlayout alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.