Ravenbar
Active Member
Never say never. I've done it. Having all the ports start at 001 just means you're using the desk as (or in lieu of) an opto-splitter. Not a problem until or unless @Ravenbar needs to control more than 512 addresses.
That's essentially what I'm doing. Without knowing the exact topography if the install, Using multiple ports on a single universe is all I can get to work.
I'm also using 100'ish of cable to get the signal from the nearest DMX output port to the spot where the dimmer pack is located. For some reason, when they did the install, they put all the DMX outputs in the air. I've had to run a cable from mid stage on the floor, across and up into the ceiling then finding it's way through the grid, over the main curtain, and dropping back down to the 1st Electric. I've currently got (3) 25' cables run and that has got me from the dimmer pack, over, up and around to exactly over the main curtain. Probably got another 10' or so to go until I get to the outlet.