Hello, i want to buy a new interface for QLC, do you have any advice ?
I have a small setup with 5 Mini Movings and 5 Led Pars.
Is ok Eurolite DMX 512 https://www.steinigke.de/en/mpn51860118 ... aptor.html ?
Or with some cheap interface from Aliexpress https://vi.aliexpress.com/i/1005003273892527.html ?
Regards!
Interface Dmx question
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MichelSliepenbeek
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I would not go for this cheap interface, but that is because it has a Male DMX Connector (to connect to DMX Out). 
Look a bit further on Aliexpress for an Interface that follows the standard and has a Female DMX connector.
Look a bit further on Aliexpress for an Interface that follows the standard and has a Female DMX connector.
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Adigrecu
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Ok, so if is with Female connector is ok ? Like this https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/10050016 ... ry_from%3A ?
Or i should go for Eurolite brand ?
Or i should go for Eurolite brand ?
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The Eurolite seems to come with valid drivers... You will need the drivers (!)
The Lixada isn't on the supported page list ... https://www.qlcplus.org/discover/compatibility. So it could work, but not assured.
The Lixada isn't on the supported page list ... https://www.qlcplus.org/discover/compatibility. So it could work, but not assured.
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If you check the Eurolite manual, you will find that it refers to the FTDI site (FTDICHIP.COM/drivers/....) to get the most recent drivers (and technical documentation).
If you search on ALI with "ftdi usb to dmx" you get the dongles that use the same chipset (most of them even come from the same factory where Eurolite buys them).
Now you only need to solve the puzzle off all the different prices in relation to Free shipping vs Shipping costs and delivery times (from 10 days to 3 - 4 months) and ... off course they should have a female DMX connector.
The choice is yours: either go for a "Made in China with guarantee from Eurolite" or go for a "Made in China without guarantee" .
If you search on ALI with "ftdi usb to dmx" you get the dongles that use the same chipset (most of them even come from the same factory where Eurolite buys them).
Now you only need to solve the puzzle off all the different prices in relation to Free shipping vs Shipping costs and delivery times (from 10 days to 3 - 4 months) and ... off course they should have a female DMX connector.
The choice is yours: either go for a "Made in China with guarantee from Eurolite" or go for a "Made in China without guarantee" .
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Adigrecu
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https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/10050037 ... ry_from%3A
This one could be ok,
The chinese cable price is 11 euros , Eurolite is almost 70 euro . If both cables uses same technology the choise is easy.
This one could be ok,
The chinese cable price is 11 euros , Eurolite is almost 70 euro . If both cables uses same technology the choise is easy.
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I took the gamble, bought one from ALI and it works fine.
So i was lucky and saved myself about 50 euros.
In another situation however they send me complete rubbish. That was a write off of about 25 euros.
it is your gamble, do not ask me what you should do!
So i was lucky and saved myself about 50 euros.
In another situation however they send me complete rubbish. That was a write off of about 25 euros.
it is your gamble, do not ask me what you should do!
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ShagLight
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I was wondering if this would be compatible with QLC+?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568035 ... pt=glo2usa
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568035 ... pt=glo2usa
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MichelSliepenbeek
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Artnet is Artnet, so yes.
Be aware that this is POE (power over ethernet). Check whether your network switch does support that.
The unit also has a USB port labelled DC5V. I guess this can be used as an alternative power input (but nothing is mentioned about that on the site or in the video).
What i noticed:
- no link to download a manual.
- the video is about another type of unit (powercon instead of USB connector).
- supplier has not answered any questions yet.
- the 2 ports are only DMX OUT, no way to use 1 (or both) port(s) as DMX Input (the more expensive Artnet Nodes all support this option).
Be aware that this is POE (power over ethernet). Check whether your network switch does support that.
The unit also has a USB port labelled DC5V. I guess this can be used as an alternative power input (but nothing is mentioned about that on the site or in the video).
What i noticed:
- no link to download a manual.
- the video is about another type of unit (powercon instead of USB connector).
- supplier has not answered any questions yet.
- the 2 ports are only DMX OUT, no way to use 1 (or both) port(s) as DMX Input (the more expensive Artnet Nodes all support this option).
A QLC Workspace is like a Bob Ross painting: "it's your world, you can create whatever you want!"
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ShagLight
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I've been using DMXking EDMX2 and EDMX1, but they're pretty pricey. If this works as good and holds up, I'd be happy with it.
And I did see it has a USB-C port for 5v, so POE (or lack of) shouldn't be an issue.
I bought one of these a year or two ago from the same seller.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568036 ... ry_from%3A
Not very powerful WIFI, but it's great for testing and other smaller applications and it is good quality. However, I wouldn't do a wireless show with it.
And I did see it has a USB-C port for 5v, so POE (or lack of) shouldn't be an issue.
I bought one of these a year or two ago from the same seller.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568036 ... ry_from%3A
Not very powerful WIFI, but it's great for testing and other smaller applications and it is good quality. However, I wouldn't do a wireless show with it.
NO, I AM NOT THE SOUNDMAN!