| Display Name | Sessions Completed | Antibiotics | Circulation | Massive Bleeding | Details |
|---|
| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "No card found" | Reinstall USB drivers (located in C:\HD2016\Driver). Try a different USB port or cable. |
| Software shows Chinese language | Go to Language menu → Select English (most HD2016 versions support English). |
| Download fails | Disable antivirus temporarily – it may block the network broadcast packets. |
| Card is locked | Some BX-5UL cards come with a password. Default is often 168 or 888. |
The BX-5UL card uses the HD2018 or HD2020 software series. The official software suite is called HD Set (which includes HD2018, HD2016, etc., inside one package).
Since manufacturers often rebrand the BX-5UL module, the software may be called by different names. Here are the most reliable approaches:
When you open the software, you might feel overwhelmed. Here is the breakdown of the main areas:
Try searching for these exact phrases if the original is unavailable:
Warning: Never download an
.exefile from a pop-up ad claiming to be "BX-5UL 2025 Edition." Always scan the downloaded file with Windows Defender or VirusTotal.
| Problem | Likely Solution | |--------|----------------| | Software won’t detect the sign | Reinstall CH340 driver. Try a different USB port/cable. | | “Port already in use” | Close other software (e.g., Arduino IDE, Cura, another LED tool). | | Garbled text on sign | Match baud rate and encoding (set to GB2312 or UTF-8). | | Software crashes on Windows 10/11 | Run the program in Windows 7 compatibility mode. |
When you open LEDshowTW for the first time, it will not work immediately. You must configure the screen settings.
Set the Screen Dimensions:
Select the Color:
The BX-5UL is a common model of USB-controlled LED scrolling display board, often used in shops, offices, and vehicles to display text messages, animations, and time/date information. To program this display, you need the correct software—often referred to as LED Player, LED Studio, or BX-5UL Utility.
This article provides a safe guide to downloading, installing, and using the correct software for the BX-5UL LED sign.
This application is in Beta access and is pending AMEDD certification.