Hey, i'am using an mpPro with M1 chip. Can somebody recomande me an easy working DMX Interface?
The Eurolite MK2 Pro don't work. But it seems to be a common Problem.
Thanks
Recomandation DMX/USB Interface
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GGGss
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Have a look at the list of the supported devices: https://www.qlcplus.org/features.html
Then you will have to decide: do I want an intelligent device connected to your USB port, a network device, or a simple USB interface? Depending on the complexity of your project and needs they all come with a cost.
Then you will have to decide: do I want an intelligent device connected to your USB port, a network device, or a simple USB interface? Depending on the complexity of your project and needs they all come with a cost.
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kadi
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I saw the list. But for example the Eurolite USB DMX512 Pro MK2 is listed but i don't get it to work as many people here.
I would need a USB / DMX Interface with Input/output.
Would great to hear some recommendation where it has worked plug and play
Kind Regards
I would need a USB / DMX Interface with Input/output.
Would great to hear some recommendation where it has worked plug and play
Kind Regards
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GGGss
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"Plug and play" as long you install the drivers that is...
If you want input and output in one interface, a dual channel interface is needed. I personally use several EntTec MK2 PRO with no burden at all. (Make sure the USB cable is attached to the body firmly. The micro USB connector is a weak spot together with harsh stage conditions.) You will need to set the mode with the PRO manager so tell the device, 1 is output and the other input. (So not really plug and play after all but once set, it's for life)
If you want input and output in one interface, a dual channel interface is needed. I personally use several EntTec MK2 PRO with no burden at all. (Make sure the USB cable is attached to the body firmly. The micro USB connector is a weak spot together with harsh stage conditions.) You will need to set the mode with the PRO manager so tell the device, 1 is output and the other input. (So not really plug and play after all but once set, it's for life)
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The PRO manager isn't available anymore from ENTTEC, they replaced it by their EMU software which has a dialog to configure their interfaces.
I think this is a terrible move from a FOSS perspective - PRO manager was Windows/Mac only too, but at least it was a relatively small program and not some DJ lighting software I'm not interested in... I couldn't even find where to switch mode to 1 input 1 output, but admittedly I was in a hurry, fed up by having to install this etc. ... will give it a try again at occasion.
I think this is a terrible move from a FOSS perspective - PRO manager was Windows/Mac only too, but at least it was a relatively small program and not some DJ lighting software I'm not interested in... I couldn't even find where to switch mode to 1 input 1 output, but admittedly I was in a hurry, fed up by having to install this etc. ... will give it a try again at occasion.
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GGGss
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Edgar, or kadi,
Ask for the install files for the pro manager when needed.
Since I noticed that support is zero to none when a company is bought by someone else, I do keep record of all tools and tricks available at the time of purchase (and personal install). And prefferably the stand-alone version, so you don't need -in future no longer available- .net or other C## configs. This way I can assure me that in the near or vast future, I get this damned hardware piece of Sh*t working again... (To the OP: Not referring to the EntTec device whatsoever now)
Back to topic: An other suggestion I have is that you 'invest' in a Raspberry Pi solution together with the BitWizzard DMX interface -raspi-hat... Nifty combination! Some config work will have to be done in Ubuntu O.S. - there are many many instructions available, but you will have to gather them together - but in the end you will get a QLC+ computer (webinterface host you can command with your portable phone or tablet) AND a DMX output.
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You wanted an IN and a DMX output - right? ^^ above solution is not viable for you then... Unless you build 2 Raspi's, network them together and you will be sooo future proof in all kinds of productions. Having an DMX input universe in my toolbox has become very very handy!
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Ask for the install files for the pro manager when needed.
Since I noticed that support is zero to none when a company is bought by someone else, I do keep record of all tools and tricks available at the time of purchase (and personal install). And prefferably the stand-alone version, so you don't need -in future no longer available- .net or other C## configs. This way I can assure me that in the near or vast future, I get this damned hardware piece of Sh*t working again... (To the OP: Not referring to the EntTec device whatsoever now)
Back to topic: An other suggestion I have is that you 'invest' in a Raspberry Pi solution together with the BitWizzard DMX interface -raspi-hat... Nifty combination! Some config work will have to be done in Ubuntu O.S. - there are many many instructions available, but you will have to gather them together - but in the end you will get a QLC+ computer (webinterface host you can command with your portable phone or tablet) AND a DMX output.
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You wanted an IN and a DMX output - right? ^^ above solution is not viable for you then... Unless you build 2 Raspi's, network them together and you will be sooo future proof in all kinds of productions. Having an DMX input universe in my toolbox has become very very handy!
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