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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. | 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? | + | 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 == | == Supported Devices == | ||
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* [[Robe Universal Interface]] (latest firmware required) | * [[Robe Universal Interface]] (latest firmware required) | ||
* [[DMX USB Pro]] (2.4 firmware required) | * [[DMX USB Pro]] (2.4 firmware required) | ||
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== Downloading & Installing the Test Software == | == Downloading & Installing the Test Software == | ||
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For Mac, Linux & FreeBSD users, 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. | For Mac, Linux & FreeBSD users, 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. | ||
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== Running the Tests == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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== Interpreting the Output == | == Interpreting the Output == | ||
| − | See the [[RDM Test Output|Guide to Interpreting Test 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 == | == Test Coverage == | ||
Revision as of 09:14, 9 November 2012
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 Open Lighting Architecture to communicate with devices.
Have a question? Check the Responder Testing FAQ or ask on the RDM Test Group.
Supported Devices
The following RDM Controller devices are supported:
- RDM-TRI - the doesn't support the Discovery tests yet.
- DMXter4 RDM / MiniDMXter
- Robe Universal Interface (latest firmware required)
- DMX USB Pro (2.4 firmware required)
Downloading & Installing the Test Software
The tests are built on top of the Open Lighting Architecture which runs on Mac OS, Linux and FreeBSD. If you're a Windows user, the easiest way to get started is to use the Raspberry Pi (instructions). It's a $35 embedded linux computer and you can run all the tests through a web browser without ever having to log in.
For Mac, Linux & FreeBSD users, follow the OLA Installation Instructions. If you're installing from source you need to add --enable-rdm-tests when running ./configure . If you use Debian or Ubuntu packages make sure you install the ola-rdm-tests 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.
Running the Tests
The tests can be run from either the command line or a 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 Guide to Interpreting Test Output. If you decide you want to add some additional tests read the 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
