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The Open Lighting Architecture (OLA) is an open source framework which provides applications with a mechanism to send and receive [[DMX512]] & [[RDM]] commands using hardware devices and DMX over IP protocols. It enables [[:Category:Controllers | software controllers]] to communicate with hardware either via Ethernet or over traditional DMX512 networks. The [[Open Lighting Projects List]] lists some of the places and projects where OLA is used.
 
The Open Lighting Architecture (OLA) is an open source framework which provides applications with a mechanism to send and receive [[DMX512]] & [[RDM]] commands using hardware devices and DMX over IP protocols. It enables [[:Category:Controllers | software controllers]] to communicate with hardware either via Ethernet or over traditional DMX512 networks. The [[Open Lighting Projects List]] lists some of the places and projects where OLA is used.
  
 
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.
 
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.
  
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==Main Features ==
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* Supports a variety of DMX over IP Protocols and a dozen different USB DMX devices.
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* Priority based merging of different sources.
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* Built in web based configuration including:
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** [[RDM]] controller
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** Drag and drop RDM patching
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** Custom UI for mobile devices (iPhone, Android)
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* Command line tools which enable scripting of configuration and RDM commands.
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* Python, C++, Objective-C++ APIs for developers to build their own applications.
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* Runs on Mac OS X (ppc, i386, x86_64) & Linux ( i386, x86-64, arm).
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* Source code is 100% open and available at no cost.
  
OLA runs on both Mac OS X and Linux on a number of architectures. A port to Windows is feasible if someone wants to add the necessary platform-dependent code.
 
  
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A port to Windows is feasible if someone wants to add the necessary platform-dependent code.
  
 
<b>Contribute</b>: Looking to help? Visit the [[OLA Contributors]] page. The page also lists people and companies who have supported OLA. Please support them in return!
 
<b>Contribute</b>: Looking to help? Visit the [[OLA Contributors]] page. The page also lists people and companies who have supported OLA. Please support them in return!

Revision as of 23:19, 21 November 2010

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RDM Devices Page
Drag & Drop RDM Patching
Mobile UI


The Open Lighting Architecture (OLA) is an open source framework which provides applications with a mechanism to send and receive DMX512 & RDM commands using hardware devices and DMX over IP protocols. It enables software controllers to communicate with hardware either via Ethernet or over traditional DMX512 networks. The Open Lighting Projects List lists some of the places and projects where OLA is used.

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 Console using ShowNet can send DMX512 to an Enttec EtherGate. When combined with a physical DMX interface such as the DMX USB Pro, OLA can send and receive data from wired DMX512 networks.

Main Features

  • Supports a variety of DMX over IP Protocols and a dozen different USB DMX devices.
  • Priority based merging of different sources.
  • Built in web based configuration including:
    • RDM controller
    • Drag and drop RDM patching
    • Custom UI for mobile devices (iPhone, Android)
  • Command line tools which enable scripting of configuration and RDM commands.
  • Python, C++, Objective-C++ APIs for developers to build their own applications.
  • Runs on Mac OS X (ppc, i386, x86_64) & Linux ( i386, x86-64, arm).
  • Source code is 100% open and available at no cost.


A port to Windows is feasible if someone wants to add the necessary platform-dependent code.

Contribute: Looking to help? Visit the OLA Contributors page. The page also lists people and companies who have supported OLA. Please support them in return!

Bugs: Check the bug tracker

Questions: See the mailing list

Supported Protocols

Protocol Linux Mac OS X
ArtNet
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Rdm.gif
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Rdm.gif
E1.31 / ACN
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ESP Net
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Pathport
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Sandnet
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ShowNet
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Green-tick.png

Supported Devices

Device Linux Mac OS X
Anyma uDMX
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Arduino RGB Mixer
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DMX 4 Linux
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DMX USB Pro
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Recv.gif
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Recv.gif
DMX-TRI
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DMXking USB DMX512-A
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Recv.gif
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Recv.gif
Open DMX USB
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Packetheads USB_DMX Dongle
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Green-tick.png
RDM-TRI
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Rdm.gif
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Rdm.gif
StageProfi
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(Ethernet version only)
uDMX_asp
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USBDMX2
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Velleman K8062
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Getting Started

Start here if you've never used OLA before and read these in order.

Tutorials

Advanced Topics:

Developer Documentation:

Tutorials, these refer to the previous release but parts of them are still relevant.


Deprecated Documentation