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Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 18:47
by rayadam
Hello,
I'm a newbie on this forum and also in DMX world.
I've found some helps on You Tube how to programme the software and its seems not so difficult.
But now i've got a simple question: How do I connect Freestyler in combination with the Enttec controller.
Example: Software from laptop usb to the Enttec and DMX out from Enttec to the first DMX device / laser / scan or par.
Please help me with this
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 20:01
by Mavi
I do not get your question. Everything you said ist right:
Connect your Laptop to the Enttex interface. Connect the interface to the first device in your DMX-Line.
You also have to select the right interface in Freestyler Setup.
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 21:43
by rayadam
Thank you for this information.
Next question about Freestyler is.
How to create a fixture in Freestyler.
I've got a Double R&G Laser 260mW (check PDF File)
Please help me to create this new Fixture
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 21:56
by LJ_krede.dk
try to read these tutorial fist, so you have a bit of knowledge how fixture creator works...
Fixture Creator tutorials
[EDIT] Forgot to write that there is no tutorial for lases but the other ones is good reading anyways.
laser are a bit more complex to do but not that hard.. you just have to found out which predefined attributes in fixture creator you want to use for your laser
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 22:02
by rayadam
Kristian,
Thank you for the answer
Please help me with it:
I did not see the laser tab, which one should I need to use
■Fixture Creator - Moving Head Tutorial
■Fixture Creator - LED Bars Tutorial
■Fixture Creator - Par Cans, Dimmer Packs, Switch Pack Tutorial
■Fixture Creator - Channel Description Tab
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 22:07
by rayadam
Can someone help me to make a pff file for this laser, because i'm also readblind, so I need some help.
or can someone give me a hint how to create this fixture
Thanks alot
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 01 Jul 2010, 14:21
by remco_k
Search for another laser fixture in freestyler, open it in the Fixture creator and have a look how someone else made that fixture file for that other laser.
Maybe even get the manual for that laser so you'll have the DMX channel description.
That way you' might get the idea on how to start.
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 08 Jul 2010, 13:55
by rayadam
Which laser can I used what allready in the system is
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 10 Jul 2010, 22:04
by LJ_krede.dk
it is easier to choose a laser and then search the fixture library in the Freestyler software and on this forum, than list all the lasers FS already supports at this time. there is a lot of lassers which is supported and new are added all the time
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 11 Jul 2010, 09:19
by rayadam
Sorry you are moderator and works everyday with Freestyler, for me is it really the first time.
So please help me a step further.
I've got a 4 double R&G laser, so which present fixture in the list can i use for this. You will really help me
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 11 Jul 2010, 10:14
by Mavi
Fixtures in the list are sorted by manufactures. So find the manufacute of your laser, then select the one you have from the list. some times for double laser (or in general double-"fixtures") there are two profieles to add. One for the right side and one for the left. This is since FS can only controll one lamp channel per fixture for example.
If your laser is not in the list, you have to create the fixture file yourselve.
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 12 Jul 2010, 14:01
by rayadam
Hello Mavi,
Thank you for the answer, but thats really mine problem now. How to created a new fixture, there is no one here who can send me an almost complete fixture (pff file) to see how it works.
Re: Freesyler in combination of enttec open dmx usb
Posted: 12 Jul 2010, 14:47
by Mavi
You can use the fixture creator to open and edit (or in your case just take a look how thinks work) any fixture file included in freestyler. After running the Creator there is a button to "open existing profiels" in the bottom line. I would suggest you to open an existing laster profile and take a look.
I never created a fixture file for a laser but I know there are some issues to solfe. Since most laser do not use simple "gobos" or "pan/tilt-movements" like scanners or moving heads do you will need to use a lot of macros. Find out wich values on wich channels are used for the patterns you want to use. Then create the macros. You then will have the ability to hit only one button to send all values to all the channels. I think what I mean with this will get clearly to you, if you take a look at the macro tab of an existing laser profile in the Fixture Creator.