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I've been looking for the DMX protocol in VDJ also.
It would be nice to have a little bit control over the lights. If there is a big show i'll take a light jockey, but the smaller gigs, i now have to control from behind two desks.

Maybe something to update for version 6 :-)
 





Program list:

Colours : these are used to create washes of coloured lighting

Flash : flashes all the lights slowly

Strobe : flashes strobe FX lights

Move : allows you to use basic moving head lighting and scanners

Black : Terminates all lighting

All Lighting States and Effects are trigerable by keyboard or controler shortcuts
 
Will it take any extra ram to run the lighting. So if you have 1g bump it to 2g.
 
yes i must warn people that these functions whist ok for most small to medium events, if you are lookng for more fancy light show an external program is a better idea
 
is this feature still in development? Can we expect any improvements to the DMX system in time?

 
okay no anwser. Can we at least get DMX stuff added to the SDK, so I could maybe work on something once I purchase.
 
Hi all.

I purchased a DMX - Usb dongle and should receive it in bout 10 hrs. Got a gig this Sat night so I'm gonna attempt to get it going by then. I'll endeavor to keep you up to date with how it goes,

BISH.
 
The current functionality is limited. In the past dmx was discussed in the "Wishes" forum. You could find more information here. Note in that thead my posts with additional links.
Ewout
 
Keep us post bish
 
Good to know that I'm not the only one interested in this. DMX is the only thing that keeps me interested in VDJ now, since other software will be doing the video thing shortly. My only hope is that once I invest in this system, that the DMX features will be continually updated, and improved. I see a lot of potential with the way VDJ handles music, and video, now it's time to bring DMX up to snuff.
 
OKay.
After much surfing and phone calls I found a retailer that can get a hold of sunlight lighting porducts in Canada.

Now

My Question is.......

Do I only require the USB dongle/intreface device and drivers?

In other words , which of they're products..SPECIFCALLY should I look into getting.?


http://www.nicolaudie.com/main.php?id_page=3

Should I get JUST the box? - or the standalone easy usb kit?

I'll be using it to controll LED lighting for aprox 300 people in mobile party situations.
 
i would suggest you buy the software too incase vdj doesnt meet your needs :)
 
skyfxl wrote :
i would suggest you buy the software too incase vdj doesnt meet your needs :)


I'm asking what I need to use the internal control.

Do I need the box or the box and software?

I have access to Martin Lightjocky for bigger shows.

For average weddings and dances the intrnal looks sufficent.

What EXACTLY does vdj need to access the dmx control?
 
one SUIDI box and one dmx patch box
 
So has Anyone have this little box in they're possesion and gotten VDJ to controll the lighting?

PLease post and vids or links to tutorials.
 
Ok all. I've got the Enttec usb pro box in my possession now. I've also had to make a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter (box has 5 pin outlets, most dmx controlled products have 3 pin oulets). If you are able to turn a solder on and not burn yourself, then you should have little problems (I only burnt myself once, YAY!)

I went with the pro as A) Micro processor enabled (to lesson the burden on ur pc). B) 1500 V full isolation (data & power lines to protect your computer from surges).

Anyway, since I had gig on weekend I've had little chance to test it with VDJ, but this will be a priority this week.

I'm yet to make / buy a terminating plug and I have gone with using XLR microphone cables over dedicated DMX cables. I figure that if it's needed then I'll buy it.

Equip list is;

Light Emotion KINTA: DMX, 80 rotating beams, sound active, master/slave, uses 2 x 64514 lamps (included)

Light Emotion 3D Magic: Dynamic 4 channel DMX fixture produces unique 3D patterns.

Light Emotion 100mW green laser: DMX or sound activated patterns

Smoke machine: DMX and wireless remote controlled.

I'll be back tomorrow for another update.

BISH
 
Keep me psoted bish - cause I've been looking into dmx controllers and this usb box and a 2U rack dmx controller are about the same price.
Only problem is I can opnly get the Sunlight brand usb dongle from an online corporate website. No retailers carry it here
 
Ok I'm back for an update. So far I've learnt that it's a lot more difficult than I originally thought to set up. My lighting guy now has taken over this project so I can now only wait till he gets a breakthrough.

It does seem like VDJ is limited in what it can do DMX wise but I can't say for sure until we explore all avenues.

If anyone else has this product feel free to jump onboard, otherwise I'll keep posting and will def post pics etc, when we get it set up.

Also I would agree with what Skyfxl says. If you can get software with DMX-USB package I would go for that option.

BISH
 
 
Keep us posted bish. It sound very interesting. I am actually waiting on my purchase of VDJ until I see what you can do with the DMX.
 
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