dmx

  1. Mads07

    Controlling laser through DMX in chamsys

    Hi guys, im new on the forum so hello to anyone reading this!So my issue is that i have a DJ Lase g40 Mk III, a pretty basic laser with the only controls being through it's remote control, or via 8 dmx channels using a usb to DMX converter. So i tried controlling it through chamsys installed...
  2. EMJ

    Control/Dimming Any old school Strand Palette OS experts out there?

    OK, long story short, I'm helping out a high school and trying to get their board communicating with some old VL1000 movers. The background is as follows:The building's about 14 years old and has a Strand Preset Palette 32/64 board (300 channels) running 2 racks of Strand C-21 dimmers. All...
  3. jholmesIWG

    Anyone sync'd multiple Enttec S-Plays Together?

    I am working on a project with a few hundred universes of RGB pixel data and a Q-Sys audio player. I am thinking of using multiple S-Plays synced together to achieve control of the pixels. End result will essentially be a large oddly-shaped matrix. Can anyone vouch for the stability/reliability...
  4. A

    Fixing DMX light after MPX plug in?

    Hi all! First time poster, any help is much appreciated.I recently started a new job as the lighting designer/technician in a small venue space. They run their whole grid on two big daisy-chains, and when recently hanging a different plot I accidentally plugged into the multiplex option on the...
  5. kiersplat

    Dimmer pack flicker

    I have three brand new Chauvet DJ DMX-4 dimmer packs. All the channels on all the packs are periodically flickering about every second, all at the same time. I can tell by the indicator LEDs but I plugged in some fixtures (just regular incandescent household light bulbs) to be sure.To preface...
  6. K

    Troubleshooting help: Three I-Cues lost DMX signal

    Hi folks,Looking for some suggestions to troubleshoot a loss of signal on my Icues.I've got 3 I Cues that have all stopped receiving DMX within the space of 2 weeks. The current home run from the power supply is connected to 2 Icues and 2 DMX Irises. When I've lost the I Cues, the home run...
  7. R

    Addressing DMX to SPI Decoder (Alitove SP201E)

    Hi folks,I'm attempting to control a string of LED pixel lights via DMX and an ETC console. The decoder we purchased is the Alitove SP201E, which should be compatible with both the WS2811 chips in the lights and regular ol' DMX. The manual leaves much to be desired. Reviewers on Amazon say...
  8. A

    Help diagnose my cyc light dmx issue

    Up until December I had been running a top and ground row of 7 units each of the Color Force Chroma Q 72's for 6 years all daisy chained signal without issues. Replaced the top row with 7 ETC Color Source Linear 2 Deep Blues, but still daisy chained them to the bottom row of 72's. Unfortunately...
  9. D

    Help needed with School Lighting setup (dimmer pack addresses)

    We've been asked to help a School re-connect the lighting in their Theatre and we're struggling to address the dimmer packs correctly. They've lost their previous tech guy and all the lights were disconnected for testing, so we've been working pretty much from scratch to get it all back up and...
  10. C

    Control/Dimming Questions about CMX

    Hi! I'm currently a student for theatre production. I'm working on a slide show for my networking class and I'm having some difficulty with CMX. My first issue is what is the topology for the network? I haven't found much but I think it's a bus? Am I correct?How is the signal structured for...
  11. Palms

    RGB LED Tape DMX decoder wiring

    Hi all,I have a DMX decoder for RGB LED tape and I want to wire it up for use on a show. Its clear how the tape gets wired in but I have got a bit confused on how the power supply hooks up. There is an in for the power input clearly marked but then there is also another 'V- V-' terminal that...
  12. A

    Control/Dimming Combined DMX Universes?

    I am the lighting technician at a high school theater. This year we rented some Dmx lights, which are new to us as we have previouly use all in house fixtures that have a separate dimmer rack. There is in house wiring to carry Dmx from where the board is to backstage, which would be really...
  13. G

    Control System for misters and LX

    Hi All,First time poster here. Hope this is in the right place and of interest to some.I am working on a large scale permanent art installation in Tasmania Australia. The artwork is a large metal structure with about 1200 misters on it split about 40 control zone (final design still tbc) I...
  14. N

    Ovation 910-fc problem

    I’m involved in a local production of the Addams Family and Control Booth has been an incredible resource. I’ve had multiple questions answered and I thank you all. Opening night is tomorrow and I have a final problem I’m hoping you all can help me with. I have a row of 5 Ovation E 910-FCs I’m...
  15. A

    Chauvet 4D Hazer Problem

    We have a couple of the Chauvet Hurricane Hazers. I'm having a weird issue and looking for ideas. The quick problem is that they lose DMX. They will be on, DMX engaged, all working fine, and then randomly the DMX channel starts flashing on the units and they quit working until a power cycle or...
  16. N

    Architectural control into DMX

    Hello,Our school auditorium is currently being upgraded to a Crestron architectural control system. Our theatre has two DMX universes, and plenty of spare outputs, but we don’t have any spare DMX inputs into the system. What I’m wondering is:I’m sure people in this community have...
  17. Capt.T_T.

    Control/Dimming Color DMX Level Data for LED Fixtures

    The fixture library on my console doesn't play nicely with my ETC D60s, or with the ColorSource Cyc fixtures I'm demo'ing this week. I specifically have issues with matching gel colors using the console's UI. I typically get around this by punching my desired color into the ETC Photometrics App...
  18. Sharon RC4

    Wireless Props in Vegas with Robbie Williams

    In Europe, Robbie Williams is a legend; he regularly fills stadiums and his productions are some of the most anticipated on the continent. One of his dreams was to do a Vegas show, and to make every detail of Williams’ show perfect, Production and Lighting Designer Sean Burke, principal at Holes...
  19. M

    DMX splitting

    Hey all, hope everyone is feeling good! Have my Element 2 on order and now need to run some infrastructure. Will be putting new led and other fixtures on universe 2, so plan to run a new dmx from the tech booth over to the catwalk above the auditorium. Dmx will go to an optical splitter with...
  20. M

    Express channels, DMX, and strobes

    Hey all! Couple questions from a relative newbie. ETC Express Board. I can only add channels up to 125, so guess that means I have the Express 125(?). Does that mean I am limited to 125 dmx addresses, less my 48 dimmers? If that’s the case, does that also mean I do not have access to the...
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