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    Seems i can't get away without going DMX if i want to be able to have some nice lighting and be able to contol them.

    I use a MAC latop and will initially only be using 2-4 lights. (uplighter and 2x Equinox Ultra's ).

    What would be good for a small rig and maybe a usb type of device controlled by software? (mac).

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    Here's what I use, and it's worth every penny.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benny Smyth View Post
    Here's what I use, and it's worth every penny.
    Benny you are far to informative lol. Not a bad price.

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    I use QLC+ (free) (www.qlcplus.org) with a £10 USB to DMX converter I put in a box with rugged Neutrik connectors. Total cost about £25 (with wireless DMX adapter built in too) and a couple of hours of my time.

    QLC+ doesn't look as pretty as MyDMX, but it does the same and more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by juski View Post
    I use QLC+ (free) (www.qlcplus.org) with a £10 USB to DMX converter I put in a box with rugged Neutrik connectors. Total cost about £25 (with wireless DMX adapter built in too) and a couple of hours of my time.

    QLC+ doesn't look as pretty as MyDMX, but it does the same and more.
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    Is that usb to midi something you made mate? I can't solder naff all so any pcb stuff is a no no for me.

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    Software: Freestyler (£0)
    Hardware: USB to DMX cable (£13)

    The hardware is a generic unbranded thingy "uDMX" is what it comes up as when you plug it in.
    It works great with windows 7 but it needs a bit of technical know how to install it for windows 10.

    I made a not so good looking adapter a couple of years ago but I plugged into a dodgy power supply which killed it and blew 2 of my lights fuses. I've now got the £13 cables (2 of them) along with lots of spare fuses incase such a thing happens again!

    Never used other software extensively but my understanding is myDMX and Chauvet Express are easier and more user friendly?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrawuk View Post
    Is that usb to midi something you made mate? I can't solder naff all so any pcb stuff is a no no for me.
    Just took the USB to DMX adapter & put it in a box with connectors really. No major soldering involved.

    Adding the wireless came later. Four wires tagged on & some minor drilling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benny Smyth View Post
    Here's what I use, and it's worth every penny.
    Here's what I use, and it's worth every penny.

    Tee hee. Certain types of fixtures respond well to basic controllers. The one I linked to is perfectly capable of making my Cheetahs ( and other moonflowers ) behave. A more complex one would add very little. As posted earlier, you can make it as complicated or as simple as you like.

    One of these is capable of making simple parcans come to life.
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    If you want something similar, but less fussy and complicated than DMX, then watch the vids on YouTube for the ADJ Wifly NE1.

    I have used both and the NE1 is easy to use and you can learn very quickly with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Solitaire Events Ltd View Post
    If you want something similar, but less fussy and complicated than DMX, then watch the vids on YouTube for the ADJ Wifly NE1.

    I have used both and the NE1 is easy to use and you can learn very quickly with it.
    That looks good Darren, a reasonable replacement for the GWDMX.
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