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jaxpanetta
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Hi guys, kinda new to this whole subject. Have been looking around on the internet with no avail. if i was to purchase a dmx input to usb for my pc could i connect my dmx light desk (TheatreLightNZ SceneMaster3f) to my pc and programs its fader to control the software. then i would want to use a seperate interface as dmx out to my 2x JANDS GP12 DIMMERS. is this possible?
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Fantastic, welcome!

Yes this is possible. I would recommend an ENTTEC ODE MKIII which would let you use only one device to do everything. Here's what you need to do:

ENTTEC ODE MKII:
  • Connect to the web interface (follow enttec's instructions)
  • Setup the node so it has Artnet Ouptut (Universe 0) on port 1
  • Setup the node so it has Artnet Input (Universe 1) on port 2
  • Physical setup should look something like the following. Apologies for the crude drawing:
    ODE Config.PNG
QLC+ Output to the Dimmers:
  • Add your fixtures to "Universe 1"
  • Go to inputs/outputs and set the output for Universe one to the artnet network that has the ODE on it. Below is an example
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  • Verify that everything is working by moving some faders on the simple desk. You should see the dimmers react.
QLC+ Input from the console:
  • Go to inputs/outputs and set the Input for Universe 2 to the artnet network that has the ODE on it. Below is an example:
    ArtnetIn.PNG
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  • You should now be able to use the console to control widgets on the simple desk.
All this is possible with a USB interface as well, just thought I'd show you the thing that can do both.

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Lachie
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sbenejam
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My recommendation for your case is that you look for an Artnet DMX controller from two or more universes and that allows you to configure one of the DMX ports as a port of entry.
With some USB DMX controllers with two ports you can only use it for input or output DMX. I think that the Artnet DMX controllers are more flexible than USB ones. They can be configured in many ways to suit your needs.
The Enttec ODE mkII i a good option. I bought some time ago this device: https://www.ebay.es/itm/Art-Net-to-DMX- ... SwsAVcuE8q
In this forum post you can view some photos of the device and some information about it.
viewtopic.php?p=62250#p62250
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