I've always found it curious that at the DJ level (or basically as-cheap-as-you-can-get level) there are only dimmer packs available with the ability to both switch and dim. They start at about $70ish.
But this also exists. It's half the price and double the channels. Problem is, it's not dmx controlled, instead controlled by a very basic timer, another piece that attaches to it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MWUQTG/?tag=controlbooth-20
This is what I'm looking for, something to provide only on/off functionality to a bunch of things, in some cases lights and in some cases other things like projectors. I don't care about dim, I just need it inexpensive and controllable from an outside source.
So basically
1) does a dmx controlled relay only (on/off) pack exist for cheaper than $20/channel? I know there are some barebones circuit board varieties but I'd like to not have to resort to that
2) is it possible to control the product above via serial? It has a DB9 connector I believe, is there a way I could read what the chauvet timer system (the controller component to that relay) sends down the connection, and then program my computer to emulate that?
Thanks
But this also exists. It's half the price and double the channels. Problem is, it's not dmx controlled, instead controlled by a very basic timer, another piece that attaches to it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MWUQTG/?tag=controlbooth-20
This is what I'm looking for, something to provide only on/off functionality to a bunch of things, in some cases lights and in some cases other things like projectors. I don't care about dim, I just need it inexpensive and controllable from an outside source.
So basically
1) does a dmx controlled relay only (on/off) pack exist for cheaper than $20/channel? I know there are some barebones circuit board varieties but I'd like to not have to resort to that
2) is it possible to control the product above via serial? It has a DB9 connector I believe, is there a way I could read what the chauvet timer system (the controller component to that relay) sends down the connection, and then program my computer to emulate that?
Thanks