electricsmooth
03-12-2012, 02:11 AM
I actually started this topic on the old DJforum and obviously now can't find it.
I'm a dummy when it comes to DMX programming. It was ok when I was just programming my RGB pucks but scanners was just too much. I have an Obey 70 that I was trying to use with my Martin MX4 scanners but was finding it incredibly tedious and frustrating trying to get even something basic programmed. I gave up and bought a Martin Showtime controller which has some pretty decent built in programs.
I am now feeling like I should have everything controlled by one device. I remember a few people recommending some software programs. Keeping in mind that my DMX IQ is extremely low, I need something that is super user friendly and that will control my pucks, my scanners, and maybe even my hazer. Any suggestions?
Also, straying from the topic a bit here, I have been having a few issues with my scanner and showtime controller setup. I get everything working just fine and sometimes after about an hour or so, a few of the lights will just go blank and stop responding. I only use DMX cable (Accu-cable). I try disconnecting and reconnecting, turning on and off but none of this does anything. I just have to remove the DMX cables from the affected scanners and let them operate by themselves on sound control. It is always a random scanner as well (not the same one everytime). ANy idea as to what is going on?
I'm a dummy when it comes to DMX programming. It was ok when I was just programming my RGB pucks but scanners was just too much. I have an Obey 70 that I was trying to use with my Martin MX4 scanners but was finding it incredibly tedious and frustrating trying to get even something basic programmed. I gave up and bought a Martin Showtime controller which has some pretty decent built in programs.
I am now feeling like I should have everything controlled by one device. I remember a few people recommending some software programs. Keeping in mind that my DMX IQ is extremely low, I need something that is super user friendly and that will control my pucks, my scanners, and maybe even my hazer. Any suggestions?
Also, straying from the topic a bit here, I have been having a few issues with my scanner and showtime controller setup. I get everything working just fine and sometimes after about an hour or so, a few of the lights will just go blank and stop responding. I only use DMX cable (Accu-cable). I try disconnecting and reconnecting, turning on and off but none of this does anything. I just have to remove the DMX cables from the affected scanners and let them operate by themselves on sound control. It is always a random scanner as well (not the same one everytime). ANy idea as to what is going on?