How Does the PixBeado Workflow Work?
You don't need any prior pixel art experience. PixBeado breaks down the entire crafting journey into three seamless stages:
- Phase 1 · AI Generation (Steps 1–4): Choose any photo from your phone; AI instantly matches colors and generates a bead grid.
- Phase 2 · Fine-Tuning & Selection (Steps 5–8): Adjust individual pixels, clean edges, and save to your pattern library.
- Phase 3 · Smart Board Sync & Beading (Steps 9–11): Transfer via Bluetooth, illuminate one color at a time, and craft offline.
Convert Photo to Pixel Art — Open AI Pixel Studio
Every creation starts with an image you love. Open the PixBeado(douyishe) App on your iOS or Android device.
Step 1: Tap the Convert button on the bottom navigation bar to navigate to the AI PIXEL STUDIO page.
Step 2: Tap the central Add an image card to begin uploading your reference photo or graphic.
Upload & Configure — Pattern Settings & Bead Palette
Once you tap to add an image, the app lets you choose the source and fine-tune grid parameters to match your specific PixBeado board size.
Step 3: Choose either to take a live photo using Camera or pick an existing photo from your album via Choose photo.
Step 4: Scroll down in Pattern settings to select your preferred color palette, such as the standard 291-color library, and grid size, such as 52 × 52 or 28 × 28. Then click Create pattern.
Fine-Tune Your Artwork — Edit Colors & Pixel Details
While AI creates a faithful translation of your photo, you have full creative freedom to tweak individual pixels or swap shades before beading.
Step 5: Click Edit on the confirmation card to fine-tune colors, pixels, and outlines of your generated pixel art.
Step 6: Use the built-in pixel editor tools, including Pen, Fill, Erase, and Color Replace, until you are satisfied. Then click Done at the top right to save.
Pattern Library — Select & Start Beading Console
All your saved designs and downloaded community templates are securely stored in your personal pattern library.
Step 7: Click the Patterns tab on the bottom menu to open your pattern library, then click your newly created pattern.
Step 8: On the preview screen, click Start beading to enter the hardware transmission and crafting console.
Bluetooth Sync & LED Guidance — Craft on the Smart Board
This is where the magic happens. Wirelessly send the pixel pattern to your physical board and enjoy illuminated, color-guided crafting.
Step 9: Click the brush icon if you need further edits, or click the paper plane icon to wirelessly send the design to the LED smart board via Bluetooth.
Step 10: Click the Power / Mode Button on the smart board to start Beading Mode. The LED board illuminates only one color set at a time—simply place beads of the corresponding color code on the lighted pins.
Step 11: Click the Down (▼) button on the board to advance to the next color set, or click the Up (▲) button to return to the previous color set.
Why PixBeado Makes Fuse Bead Crafting 10x Easier
01 · One-Click AI Pattern Converter
No more manual grid counting or expensive software. Upload any photo and get an accurate bead chart in seconds.
02 · Color-by-Color LED Illumination
Instead of getting overwhelmed by dozens of similar shades, the board lights up only the exact positions for one color code at a time.
03 · 1.9mm Deep-Lock Pegs
Taller pegs prevent accidental spills or bumped beads. Put on the protective cover and pause anytime with peace of mind.
04 · Direct Heat-Resistant Ironing
Aerospace-grade composite pegboard surface withstands direct ironing heat up to 180°C (356°F)—no messy tape transfer required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pair my smartphone with the PixBeado Smart Board?
Turn on your PixBeado board and enable Bluetooth on your smartphone. Open the PixBeado(douyishe) App, open your pattern, tap the Bluetooth/Paper Plane icon, and select your board from the detected devices list.
Do I need to keep my phone screen awake while beading?
No. Once the design is transferred via Bluetooth in Step 9, the smart board operates in full standalone mode. You can lock your phone and use the board's physical Up/Down buttons to navigate color groups.
Which bead brands are compatible with PixBeado?
PixBeado is fully compatible with standard 2.6mm mini beads and 5mm beads across major brands including Artkal, Perler, Hama, NABBI, and universal standard fuse beads.
Can I pause my project halfway and resume later?
Yes! With 1.9mm deep-lock pegs and an optional snap-on protective cover, your unfused beads remain locked in place. When you power the board back on, it remembers your current color progress.