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==== Goddard Design Co. Announces Release of New Software for the DMXter4 RDM ====
 
'''[[Goddard Design Co.]]''' is happy to announce the release of V4.00 software for the '''DMXter4 RDM'''.
 
“This code will query, test, and configure RDM responders,” says Bob Goddard.  “And it significantly expands the DMX512 test options with the addition of our Intercept and Modify
 
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'''DMXter4 RDM''' is the newest addition to Goddard Design Co.’ s line of protocol test equipment.  It continues to provide the most up to date test routines for the still-evolving DMX512 standard, and adds the capability to test RDM responders.  A special software packege for RDM developers, Advanced RDM, is available.  Software to monitor an operating  RDM system is under development.  Purchasers of the DMXter4 RDM will receive one year of free software updates. 
 
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==== ArtNet II released ====
 
[[Artistic Licence]] has released an updated version of their ArtNet protocol that supports unicast resulting in more efficient use of the network.
 
  
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Welcome to opendmx.net. This site aims to be a resource for those involved in the lighting industry looking DMX software and the associated control systems.
  
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==== Tutorial for LLA and Q Light Controller on Ubuntu ====
 
A new tutorial has been added that walks through installing LLA and QLC on Ubuntu, allowing the OpenDMX USB and other supported controllers to be used with a 2.6 kernel linux.  [[LLA and Q Light Controller Ubuntu Tutorial]]
 
  
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Looking for DMX interfaces? Try the [[:Category:USB | USB interfaces]] page.
  
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Do you know of non-conforming or fussy equipment? Add it to the [[NonConformDMX]] page.
==== Enttec Releases RDM USB Pro ====
 
Enttec has released the [[RDM USB Pro]] which supports their RDM sniffing application.
 
 
 
 
 
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==== Out of Spec DMX Equipment List ====
 
 
 
Listing of DMX equipment that does not conform to the ESTA specification [[NonConformDMX]]
 
 
 
 
 
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==== Site Changes ====
 
 
 
With the new year we've changed to a new format. After realizing that I was never going to complete the CMS that I wanted, we've ended up going with a wiki. All the previous content has been moved over, but user accounts were deleted (you'll need to signup to upload pictures). Hopefully this will allow more people to add content.
 
 
 
 
 
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==== LLA Live 0.2.0 Released ====
 
 
 
LLA Live 0.2.0 has been released with new features including a web-based lighting console, Sandnet support and the ability to use the Enttec Open DMX USB devices.
 
 
 
As always no install is required, simply boot from the CD and you have a multi-protocol DMX gateway.
 
 
 
This new release can be downloaded from [https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=126566&package_id=192352 Sourceforge] or the  [[LLA]] page
 
 
 
 
 
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==== ACN Specification now available ====
 
 
 
The final step in the ACN specification process has been completed and the full document is available now from [http://www.estafoundation.org/pubs.htm ESTA]. Priced at $40 US, it's available as either a PDF download or on CDROM.
 
 
 
[[ACN]]
 
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Revision as of 18:17, 10 July 2009


Open Lighting Project News
Arduino RGB Mixer now supports RDM 17/4/11
A new version of the Arduino RGB Mixer has been released which nows supports RDM. The DMX start address can be set and the device also incorporates a temperature sensor.
OLA on Windows with VMWare 29/1/11
A OLA VMWare Tutorial has been added which describes how to setup OLA on Windows PCs using VMWare.
RDM Parameter Index Launched 19/1/11
The Open Lighting Pid Store holds an index of Manufacturer specific RDM PIDs. This data is freely available for download from the site.
libartnet running on iPads 16/9/10
Thanks to Tobi Schäfer, libartnet is now running on Apple iPads. Instructions are at IPad ArtNet Node.
OLA 0.8.0 released, now with RDM 7/8/10
OLA 0.8.0 is the first release to support RDM. The instructions at RDM with OLA explain how to get started with RDM, even if you don't own any RDM devices.
OLA now running on the GuruPlug 21/5/10
OLA 0.7.4 has been released, and ARM packages for the GuruPlug are now available. OLA now supports 9 USB to DMX devices.
OLA for Max/MSP Released 13/4/10
OlaOutput allows Max to communicate with OLA. See the OlaOutput Max External tutorial on how to set this up.
Arduino RGB USB Device 7/2/10
The Arduino RGB Mixer is a simple & inexpensive way to control RGB LED strips using USB.

Welcome to opendmx.net. This site aims to be a resource for those involved in the lighting industry looking DMX software and the associated control systems.


Looking for DMX interfaces? Try the USB interfaces page.

Do you know of non-conforming or fussy equipment? Add it to the NonConformDMX page.


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