We've launched our new site at www.openlighting.org. This wiki will remain and be updated with more technical information.
Misc. projects
From wiki.openlighting.org
This listing page is for project that don't need a separe wiki page (yet).
USB to DMX hardware
Using same protocol as Enttec DMX USB Pro http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7009 schematic and source code available to board members.
The "lynx USB DMX dongle" interface:
* FAQ: http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=197.0 * Manual etc.: http://diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=Equipment#DMX_Devices
At least with one PC application this interface can emulate the Enttec Pro for tramission.
Other
Many notes and designs on http://members.westnet.com.au/rowanmac/
Instructions to build a dongle Input is command data from a RS232 port, a PIC with assembler code is used to clock out DMX.
DMX receivers
Software to AVR microcontrollers to receive or transmit DMX and control LED's, dimmers etc. and FTDI chip dongles:
http://www.hoelscher-hi.de/hendrik/english/ressources.htm
Microchip has application notes for DMX reception on their PIC microcontrollers.
