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intro to DMX
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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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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Originally Posted by
juski
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.
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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Originally Posted by
mrrawuk
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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Dinosaur
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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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Originally Posted by
Solitaire Events Ltd
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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