For most spinners, the original FuturePoi is a great choice. Designer is for performers who want total control and programmability. Unlike the original FutureStaff, Designer lets you upload custom patterns and unlock new features as we release them.

You can plug Designer into any OSX/Windows/Linux computer with a USB port and it will show up like a flash drive so you can copy patterns and update files onto it.

FutureStaff Comparison Guide

Designer XL Remote Shuffle Micro
Load custom
bitmaps
✓
Staff/Poi
Modular
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Breaks down
for Transport
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Stop on
Save Patterns
✓ ✓ ✓
Customize
Timing
Changes
✓ ✓ ✓
Color
changes
via Remote
✓ ✓
Color changes
via Computer
✓
Autoplay ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Autoplay Sync with
FutureStaff & Poi
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Diffused
Tubing
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
# of
Modes
infinite 6 5 6 6
# of
total LEDs
120 80 40 40 22
Light
Resolution
60 lines in
10 inches
40 lines in
11 inches
20 lines in
5.5 inches
20 lines in
5.5 inches
11 lines in
3.25 inches
Length 12.5 inches 15.5 inches 10 inches 10 inches 6 inches

FutureStaff