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Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

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Bubby4j
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Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Bubby4j »

Would it be possible to use macro formulas to create custom dimming curves? Say that you have a LED fixture which at 128 DMX is way over 50% real-world intensity, would it be possible to create a equation that would even out the dimming curve of the fixture in the freestyler software?


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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Spirit »

No i dont think so...

But why use a Formula for this..

you can also use a Differnt Range 0% to 100% = Dmx value 0 to 255. (Normal)

or use a other Range 0% to 100% = Dmx value 0 to 200..
now FS will Output Dmx value 200 if the slider is set to 100%... and 50% = Dmx value 100..

But this only works on Intensitie channels/Dimmer..
With RGB will be a other story

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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Bubby4j »

I don't want to limit the dimmable range, I want to be able to put a curve on the dimming, to correct for a fixture not dimming linearly. Lower-end LED fixtures end up appearing at 75% intensity at DMX value 64.
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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Spirit »

No this isnt possible..

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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Bubby4j »

Where can I suggest such a feature?
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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

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on top of the forum you have a Link "Submit a Bug report" here you can also add a Feature reqeust...

But i dont think this will be added fast..

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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Bubby4j »

It'd be pretty simple to add.
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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Spirit »

yes but thats not the point..
its just one devolper and if he thinks its not necassary , it can take a while..
there are allot of Easy to fix features on the bug tracker..
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Re: Using Macro Formulas to Create Custom Dimming Curves

Post by Bubby4j »

Alright, we'll see. Thanks.
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