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Building Binary Packages With Macports

2014-01-06T08:16:56Z

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[http://macports.org Macports] can be used to create binary packages, suitable for distribution, from OLA releases.

<pre>sudo port mpkg ola</pre>

See https://www.macports.org/guide/chunked/using.binaries.html#using.binaries.binary-packages for more information.

Note: Macports requires the <code>productbuild</code> utility, included in Apple's [https://developer.apple.com/xcode/ XCode] version 3.2 and later.

RDM Responder Testing

2013-12-09T09:13:59Z

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As part of the [[Open Lighting Project]] we've developed a suite of tests for [[RDM]] responders. This enables manufacturers to check how well a RDM device conforms to the E1.20 specification. The tests cases are written in Python, and use the [[OLA| Open Lighting Architecture]] to communicate with devices.

Have a question? Check the [[Responder Testing FAQ]] or ask on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/rdm-testing RDM Test Group].

== Supported Devices ==

The following RDM Controller devices are supported:
* [[RDM-TRI]] - this device doesn't support the Discovery tests yet.
* [[DMXter4 RDM]] / [[MiniDMXter]]
* [[Robe Universal Interface]] (latest firmware required)
* [[DMX USB Pro]] (2.4 firmware required)
* [[UltraDMX RDM Pro]] (1.3 firmware required. Also set USB Retry Count = 0)

Please note due to limitations of ArtNet, the RDM tests cannot be run with ArtNet RDM. You need a physical DMX/RDM interface.

== Downloading & Installing the Test Software ==

The tests are built on top of, and are included with, the [[Open Lighting Architecture]] which runs on Mac OS, Linux and FreeBSD. If you're a Windows user, or want to get up and running quickly, the easiest way is to use the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi]. It's a $35 embedded computer and you can run all the tests through a web browser without ever having to log in.

=== Raspberry Pi Instructions ===

Follow the [[Responder Testing with the Raspberry Pi]] instructions.

=== Mac, Linux or FreeBSD Instructions ===

If you want to run the tests from your own computer:

# Follow the [[Download & Install OLA|OLA Installation Instructions]]. If you're installing from source you need to add <tt>--enable-rdm-tests</tt> when running <tt>./configure </tt>. If you use Debian or Ubuntu packages make sure you install the <tt>ola-rdm-tests</tt> package. The tests are quite stable at this point, so unless you have a reason to use the Git version I'd stick to using the monthly releases.
# Perform the [[RDM Test Setup Procedure]].

== Running the Tests ==

The tests can be run from either the [[Running the tests|command line]] or a [[Using the RDM Test UI|web browser]]. If you're new to using the command line we suggest you use the Web UI. It can do everything the command line tests can do.

== Interpreting the Output ==

See the [[RDM Test Output|Guide to Interpreting Test Output]]. If you decide you want to add some additional tests read the [[Writing RDM Responder Tests| Guide to Writing Responder Tests]].

== Test Coverage ==

As of 7th July 2012 the following PIDs in E1.20 aren't tested:

* STATUS_MESSAGES
* STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION
* SUB_DEVICE_STATUS_REPORT_THRESHOLD
* RESET_DEVICE

Open Lighting Project

2013-12-08T11:55:04Z

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The Open Lighting Project is a multi-faceted effort aimed at accelerating the adoption of new, standardized control protocols, while also providing high quality, reliable, open software for the lighting industry. This site acts as a resource for anyone looking for information about DMX software and the associated control systems, as well as a variety of Open Source and free lighting software.

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<h2 style="float:left; font-size:120%; padding: .2em; margin:3px; font-weight:bold;">[[OLA | The Open Lighting Architecture]]</h2>
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The [[OLA | Open Lighting Architecture]] provides a framework for distributing lighting control information. It supports many protocols such as E1.31 (sACN), ArtNet, ShowNet, Pathport, RDM and over a dozen USB devices. It can run as a standalone service, which is useful for converting signals between protocols, or alternatively it can be used as the backend for [[:Category:Controllers | Controller Applications]]. OLA runs on many different platforms including ARM, which makes it a perfect fit for low cost Ethernet to DMX gateways.
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Testing RDM Responder used to involve manually sending commands and verifying the responses. Not any longer! The [[RDM_Responder_Testing | RDM Responder Tests]] automate all of this and provide a detailed breakdown of how well a responder complies with the [[E1.20]] (RDM) standard. This saves time during the product development process and raises the quality of RDM implementations across the industry.

For questions about the RDM Responder tests, email the [http://groups.google.com/group/rdm-testing RDM Testing List].
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The [http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi] is one of the most popular platforms for running [[OLA]]. With the addition of a USB to DMX device, one can build a low cost, but fully functional Ethernet gateway. The [[OLA_Raspberry_Pi | OLA on Raspberry Pi]] tutorial has a step by step guide to installing OLA on the Pi.
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<h2 style="float:left; font-size:120%; padding: .2em; margin:3px; font-weight:bold;">rdm.openlighting.org</h2>
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The http://rdm.openlighting.org site contains an index of RDM-enabled products as well as the specifications for many of the manufacturer specific PIDs. The site has recently been expanded to display the results of the RDM Responder Tests. The data on the site is available free of charge through APIs.
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Since this is an Open Source project, there is no commercial support for our products at this time. There are a number of ways of reaching the community though:

* Primary User & Developer Discussion [http://groups.google.com/group/open-lighting Open Lighting Discuss] (typically a few messages per day).
* Announcements are posted to [http://groups.google.com/group/open-lighting-announce Open Lighting Announce] (low volume, typically 1-2 per month)
* RDM Testing Discussion [http://groups.google.com/group/rdm-testing RDM Testing].
* IRC #openlighting on freenode.net (or [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=openlighting webchat])
There is also an [https://plus.google.com/106460627923808853381 Open Lighting Community] on Google+. This is less OLA centric and more about sharing cool lighting projects people are working on. We also have a cafepress store where you can buy OLA t-shirts, stickers, and a few other random things. Visit [http://www.cafepress.com/openlighting Open Lighting at Cafepress]! Prices may change in the future.
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* [[libartnet]]. The library that started it all, libartnet is an [[ArtNet]] implementation for Mac, Linux, Windows & iPhone.
* [[Logic RDM Sniffer]] - Use a [http://saleae.com/logic Saleae Logic] device as a RDM analyzer.
* [[Arduino RGB Mixer]], open source firmware for Arduinos, so that they can be used as a simple RGB Color Mixer. Now with RDM support!
* [[OLA_DMX_Trigger | DMX Trigger]], this can execute command line programs based on DMX values. It's useful for building DMX controlled media players.
* [[E1.33 SLP SA Tests]], similar to the RDM Responder Tests, this performs tests against a RDMNet Device's SLP implementation.
* [[OLA LED Pixels]], drive pixel strings using OLA
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Many individuals & organizations have supported the project over the years. We're grateful to all of them.

* [http://www.anyma.ch Anyma], provided a [[Anyma_uDMX|uDMX]]
* [[Artistic Licence]], provided a [[Net-Lynx]] & Down-Lynx for Art-Net / RDM testing and a [[Rail-Tran]] to test [[RDM]] support
* Andrew Frazer, who sponsored the development of ola_trigger with a [[RDM USB Pro]]
* [http://www.creativelighting.com.au/ Creative Lighting], provided a [[SLAMMO XC-1]] & [[ADDICT]] for [[RDM]] testing.
* [[Enttec]], provided a [[DMX USB Pro]]
* Eric Johnson, for hosting the server used to test & debug much of the RDM code.
* Florian from eventa.ag who donated a [[StageProfi]] and a [[USBDMX2]]
* [http://www.goddarddesign.com/ Goddard Design], who made available a [[MiniDMXter]]
* Jason Kyle from [http://www.DMXking.com DMXKing.com] provided a [[DMXking USB DMX512-A]]
* [[JESE]], provided a [[DMX-TRI]] & [[RDM-TRI]] & Tempest Enclosure to test the RDM implementation.
* [http://www.ljusdesign.se LjusDesign AB] who donated 7 RDM splitters.
* [http://www.lumenradio.com/ LumenRadio] who provided a Nova TX2 RDM, Nova RX RDM and Nova FX units and a Raspberry Pi.
* [http://www.martin.com Martin Professional A/S] which loaned a Mac 700 for RDM testing
* [http://www.milinst.co.uk/ Milford Instruments] who sent 3 RDMChips for testing.
* Peter Kirkup, from [http://www.zero88.com/ Zero 88] who donated a Betapack 3
* Petr from [[ROBE Lighting]] who loaned a [[Robe Universal Interface]] and [http://www.robe.cz/products/article/robin-600e-spot/ Robin 600]
* [http://www.sandsys.com/ Sandsys], donated a [http://www.sandsys.com/products/SB-AAA2100.htm SandBox]
* Shaun Jackman, answered questions about the [[:Category:Pathport|Pathport]] Protocol
* [http://soundlight.de/ SoundLight] who loaned a 3604PWM-H device
* [http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au West Australian Academy of Performing Arts] (WAAPA) for access to a [[Strand Lighting]] console.

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There is plenty of opportunity to get involved. If you would like to help with any of the following (or have your own ideas) then please get in touch with us on the [http://groups.google.com/group/open-lighting Open Lighting Group]

* Technical Writers, the documentation could do with some cleanup.
* Packagers, we need people to build binary packages for Mac, Debian/Ubuntu and RPM-based distros
* Windows programmers, are you interested in helping [[Building_OLA_for_Windows| port OLA to Windows]]?
* Java programmers, we need someone to write the Java client API [http://code.google.com/p/linux-lighting/issues/detail?id=15 ]
* Equipment donation, do you own or know of a [[:Category:USB | USB interface]] or RDM device we don't support yet? Consider lending it to us.
* Web designers, the web UI could do with a facelift.

The programming team behind OLA consists of:
* Bastien Andrès, contributed to the dmx4linux plugin
* Harry F, for the Eurolite USB Pro code
* Heikki Junnila, bug fixes for the debian packaging files
* Laurent (Renzo), Debian packages, FreeBSD & RDM testing.
* Masaki Muranaka, various patches
* Peter Newman, man pages, various patches
* Nicolas, for the win32 port of libartnet
* Ravindra Nath Kakarla, RDM Test Server (Part of [http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/profile/organization/google/gsoc2012/openlighting Google Summer of Code 2012] ).
* Rowan Maclachlan (hippy) for various changes
* Joshua Moyerman, various changes.
* Carsten Presser , Karate Light plugin
* Rui Barreiros for the FTDI plugin
* Sean Sill, RDM, doxygen comments.
* Tobi Schäfer, for the MacPort files
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__NOTOC__

E1.31

2013-12-04T07:03:37Z

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E1.31 (also called Streaming ACN) is a protocol for sending DMX512 data over the [[ACN]] (E1.17) family of protocols. Developed by [[ESTA]], the specification is available at http://www.esta.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php. E1.31 is expected to become the new standard for transporting DMX over IP, replacing other protocols such as [[ArtNet]] and [[Shownet]]. For a list of devices / software that supports E1.31 see [[:Category:E1.31| E1.31 Devices]].

= Description =

E1.31 works by adding a framing layer between the Root Layer and the DMP Layer. This new layer (called the E1.31 layer) adds properties such as the universe number, the source priority & sequence numbers.

= Revisions =

The standardized version of E1.31 is 0.46. A pre-release specification was published as version 0.2 which is implemented by some software.

= Expected Extensions =

From http://www.esta.org/tsp/working_groups/CP/projs.html, [[E1.33]] is expected to extend E1.31 to support [[RDM]].

= ANSI numbers =
Many [[DMX]] related standards have been numbered/revised by the [http://www.ansi.org/ American National Standards Institute].

* [http://webstore.ansi.org/RecordDetail.aspx?sku=ANSI+E1.11-2008 ANSI E1.11-2008]
Entertainment Technology -- USITT DMX512-A -- Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories .
''See [[DMX]]''
* [http://webstore.ansi.org/RecordDetail.aspx?sku=ANSI+E1.17%3a2006 ANSI E1.17:2006]
ANSI E1.17 2006 - Entertainment Technology - Architecture for Control Networks .
''[[DMX]] over [[ACN]]''
* [http://webstore.ansi.org/RecordDetail.aspx?sku=ANSI+E1.20-2006 ANSI E1.20-2006]
Entertainment Technology--Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512 .
''[[RDM]] over [[DMX]]''

The above documents can be obtained from http://tsp.plasa.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php

Note that DMX512-A was updated in 2004 and again in 2008: http://www.esta.org/tsp/news/newsdetails.php?newsID=291 (regarding text messages in UTF-8, update rate almost up to 20*44 Hz, corrections of errors and clarifications)

The [[RDM]] protocol is to be extended with BSR E1.37 e.g. for bulk data transfer.

[[Category:Definitions]]

Open Lighting Architecture

2012-07-27T21:35:50Z

Jmusarra: Undo revision 4287 by 188.143.232.84 (Talk)

[[Image:Ola.png|right]]
Link: http://code.google.com/p/open-lighting/ <br>
{{Features|free=yes|tx=yes|rx=yes|linux=yes|osx=yes|http=yes|rdm=yes}}
[[Image:Ola-download.png |right|link=http://code.google.com/p/open-lighting/downloads/list]]
[[Image:Llad_home.png| thumb |200px|right|Universe Settings]]
[[Image:Ola-rdm.png|thumb|200px|right|RDM Devices Page]]
[[Image:OLA_patching.png|thumb|200px|right|Drag & Drop RDM Patching]]
[[Image:Ola-mobile.png|thumb|200px|right|Mobile UI]]

__NOTOC__
The Open Lighting Architecture (OLA) is part of the [[Open Lighting Project]] and provides applications with a mechanism to send and receive [[DMX512]] & [[RDM]] commands using hardware devices and DMX over IP protocols. This enables [[:Category:Controllers | software lighting controllers]] to communicate with hardware either via Ethernet or traditional DMX512 networks.

OLA can also convert DMX512 data sent using DMX over IP protocols from one format to another, allowing devices from different manufacturers to interact with one another. For example a [[Strand_Lighting|Strand]] Lighting Console using ShowNet can send DMX512 to an [[Enttec]] [[DmxEtherGate MKII|EtherGate]]. When combined with a physical DMX interface such as the [[DMX USB Pro]], OLA can send and receive data from wired DMX512 networks.

==Supported Protocols==

{| border=1 cellspacing="0"
! '''Protocol'''!! Linux !! '''Mac OS X'''
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|| [[:Category:ArtNet|ArtNet, ArtNet 2, ArtNet 3]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
[[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[E1.31]] / [[ACN]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:ESP Net|ESP Net]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:Pathport|Pathport]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:Sandnet|Sandnet]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:ShowNet|ShowNet]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|}

==Supported Devices==

{| border=1 cellspacing="0"
! '''Device'''!! Linux !! '''Mac OS X'''
|-
|| [[Anyma uDMX]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[Arduino RGB Mixer]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[DMX 4 Linux]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] ||
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|| [[DMX USB Pro]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[DMX-TRI]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[DMXking USB DMX512-A]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[DMXter4 RDM]] / [[MiniDMXter]] || [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[Eurolite USB DMX512 PRO]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[Open DMX USB]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] ||
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|| [[Packetheads USB_DMX Dongle]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[RDM USB Pro]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[RDM-TRI]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[Robe Universal Interface]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[RUNIT WTX]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[StageProfi]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] (Ethernet version only)
|-
|| [http://machosehead.wordpress.com/2010/06/12/udmx_asp/ uDMX_asp] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[ultraDMX Pro]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]]
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|| [[USBDMX2]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[Velleman K8062]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[Velleman_K8062_Upgrade|VX8062]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|}

==Getting Started==

Start here if you've never used OLA before and read these in order.
* [[Download & Install OLA]]
* [[Using OLA]] - A basic introduction
* [[OLA Command Line Tools]] - Documentation for the tools in ola-examples
* [[OLA Device Specific Configuration]]
* [[OLA Tips & Tricks]]
* [[RDM with OLA]]

<b>Tutorials</b>
* [[OLA on Windows with VMWare]]
* [[OLA Live CD]], instructions on how to use the Live CD
* [[OLA Raspberry Pi]]
* [[OlaOutput Max External]] - Setup OlaOutput on Mac OS X to send DMX messages from Max/MSP/Jitter
* [[OLAGuruPlug]] - Running OLA on a [http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/c-4-guruplugs.aspx GuruPlug]
* [[OlaLED]] - control RGB LED via http
* [[OLA RDM Responder Testing]]

<b>Advanced Topics:</b>
* [[OLA Merging Algorithms]]
* [[OLA DiffServ support]] (QOS settings)
* [[OLA DMX Trigger]]

<b>Developer Documentation:</b>
* [[OLA developer info]] - about the source code and structure
* [[OLA Client API]] - the C++ API
* [[OLA Python API]] - easy DMX programming
* [[Build OLA Mac Packages]] - notes for building the .dmg images
* [[Building OLA for Windows]] - Notes on Windows support (in progress)
* [[Using OLA with Xcode]] - on a Mac, in Objective-C++
* [[Writing RDM Responder Tests]]
* [[Port Throttling]]
* [[OLA Performance Stats]]
* [[OLA TimeCode]]

<b>Tutorials</b>, these refer to the previous release but parts of them are still relevant.
* [[LLA Sandnet Tutorial]] - Setup Horizon using Sandnet and LLA
* [[LLA and Q Light Controller Ubuntu Tutorial]] - Setup LLA on Ubuntu/Debian-type distro with QLC
* [[LLA and Q Light Controller OSX Tutorial]] - Setup LLA on Mac OS X with QLC

[[Category:ArtNet]]
[[Category:ESP Net]]
[[Category:E1.31]]
[[Category:Sandnet]]
[[Category:ShowNet]]
[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Pathport]]

Open Lighting Architecture

2012-07-12T08:11:23Z

Jmusarra: Undo revision 4242 by 115.78.122.69 (Talk)

[[Image:Ola.png|right]]
Link: http://code.google.com/p/open-lighting/ <br>
{{Features|free=yes|tx=yes|rx=yes|linux=yes|osx=yes|http=yes|rdm=yes}}
[[Image:Ola-download.png |right|link=http://code.google.com/p/open-lighting/downloads/list]]
[[Image:Llad_home.png| thumb |200px|right|Universe Settings]]
[[Image:Ola-rdm.png|thumb|200px|right|RDM Devices Page]]
[[Image:OLA_patching.png|thumb|200px|right|Drag & Drop RDM Patching]]
[[Image:Ola-mobile.png|thumb|200px|right|Mobile UI]]

__NOTOC__
The Open Lighting Architecture (OLA) is part of the [[Open Lighting Project]] and provides applications with a mechanism to send and receive [[DMX512]] & [[RDM]] commands using hardware devices and DMX over IP protocols. This enables [[:Category:Controllers | software lighting controllers]] to communicate with hardware either via Ethernet or traditional DMX512 networks.

OLA can also convert DMX512 data sent using DMX over IP protocols from one format to another, allowing devices from different manufacturers to interact with one another. For example a [[Strand_Lighting|Strand]] Lighting Console using ShowNet can send DMX512 to an [[Enttec]] [[DmxEtherGate MKII|EtherGate]]. When combined with a physical DMX interface such as the [[DMX USB Pro]], OLA can send and receive data from wired DMX512 networks.

==Supported Protocols==

{| border=1 cellspacing="0"
! '''Protocol'''!! Linux !! '''Mac OS X'''
|-
|| [[:Category:ArtNet|ArtNet, ArtNet 2, ArtNet 3]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
[[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[E1.31]] / [[ACN]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:ESP Net|ESP Net]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:Pathport|Pathport]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:Sandnet|Sandnet]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|-
|| [[:Category:ShowNet|ShowNet]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
|}

==Supported Devices==

{| border=1 cellspacing="0"
! '''Device'''!! Linux !! '''Mac OS X'''
|-
|| [[Anyma uDMX]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[Arduino RGB Mixer]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[DMX 4 Linux]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] ||
|-
|| [[DMX USB Pro]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[DMX-TRI]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[DMXking USB DMX512-A]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]]
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|| [[DMXter4 RDM]] / [[MiniDMXter]] || [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[Eurolite USB DMX512 PRO]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[Open DMX USB]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] ||
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|| [[Packetheads USB_DMX Dongle]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]] || [[Image:Green-tick.png|center]]
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|| [[RDM USB Pro]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]]
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|| [[RDM-TRI]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
|-
|| [[Robe Universal Interface]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[RUNIT WTX]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] [[Image:Rdm.gif|center]]
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|| [[StageProfi]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] (Ethernet version only)
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|| [http://machosehead.wordpress.com/2010/06/12/udmx_asp/ uDMX_asp] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[ultraDMX Pro]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] [[Image:Recv.gif|center]]
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|| [[USBDMX2]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[Velleman K8062]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
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|| [[Velleman_K8062_Upgrade|VX8062]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]] || [[Image:Trans.gif|center]]
|}

==Getting Started==

Start here if you've never used OLA before and read these in order.
* [[Download & Install OLA]]
* [[OLA on Windows with VMWare]]
* [[OLA Live CD]], instructions on how to use the Live CD
* [[Using OLA]] - A basic introduction
* [[OLA Command Line Tools]] - Documentation for the tools in ola-examples
* [[OLA Device Specific Configuration]]
* [[OLA Tips & Tricks]]
* [[RDM with OLA]]

<b>Tutorials</b>
* [[OlaOutput Max External]] - Setup OlaOutput on Mac OS X to send DMX messages from Max/MSP/Jitter
* [[OLAGuruPlug]] - Running OLA on a [http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/c-4-guruplugs.aspx GuruPlug]
* [[OlaLED]] - control RGB LED via http
* [[OLA RDM Responder Testing]]

<b>Advanced Topics:</b>
* [[OLA Merging Algorithms]]
* [[OLA DiffServ support]] (QOS settings)
* [[OLA DMX Trigger]]

<b>Developer Documentation:</b>
* [[OLA developer info]] - about the source code and structure
* [[OLA Client API]] - the C++ API
* [[OLA Python API]] - easy DMX programming
* [[Build OLA Mac Packages]] - notes for building the .dmg images
* [[Building OLA for Windows]] - Notes on Windows support (in progress)
* [[Using OLA with Xcode]] - on a Mac, in Objective-C++
* [[Writing RDM Responder Tests]]
* [[Port Throttling]]
* [[OLA Performance Stats]]
* [[OLA TimeCode]]

<b>Tutorials</b>, these refer to the previous release but parts of them are still relevant.
* [[LLA Sandnet Tutorial]] - Setup Horizon using Sandnet and LLA
* [[LLA and Q Light Controller Ubuntu Tutorial]] - Setup LLA on Ubuntu/Debian-type distro with QLC
* [[LLA and Q Light Controller OSX Tutorial]] - Setup LLA on Mac OS X with QLC

[[Category:ArtNet]]
[[Category:ESP Net]]
[[Category:E1.31]]
[[Category:Sandnet]]
[[Category:ShowNet]]
[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Pathport]]