Edward Z88
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Hi @Zebroid66
5 hours ago, Zebroid66 said:Could you please advise me on the model of potentiometers used on submasters?
@kgallen has kindly linked to the Solution webpage, which includes the order code for spare Solution faders. You can purchase these faders using this order code from any of our dealers.
If you’d like to source your own suitable fader, please drop us an email to support@zero88.com.
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Hi Simon,
On 1/20/2024 at 12:26 PM, Simonkbike said:Anyone else find their desk freezes on powering up? I get the old blue splash screen but it never progresses onto the black screen, then new black logo and so on. If I power off/on it goes through fine. Happens about 40-50% of starts.
Thanks for your description of the issue. This definitely isn’t the expected behaviour, so might be worth troubleshooting further. The console might need a new Compact Flash card, but we’d need to troubleshoot further to confirm.
To troubleshoot further, please send us an email to support@zero88.com. Please include your console’s serial number, and ideally a video of the console failing to boot.
Let us know if you have any questions.
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11 hours ago, Petera said:
Unfortunately I don’t know the zeros release buy can say it was at least two versions ago.
If you're not running the latest version, I'd recommend updating your console's software. ZerOS 7.14.2 is currently the latest version, available from the webpage below...
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8 minutes ago, Simonkbike said:
Yeah, it's there today. Yesterday I searched "non" & got nothing, but I must have mis-typed. Sorry.
No problem - let us know if there's anything else we can help with.
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11 minutes ago, Davidmk said:
@Edward Z88: Am I mistaken in thinking the forum topic used to go direct to fixture requests? (Or does it still but I failed to find it?)
The forum link used to go to the "Support" section of the ZerOS Library webpage. This no longer exists, so the link was just taking you to the ZerOS webpage.
I've therefore updated the forum link, to direct straight to the ZerOS manual...
https://www.zero88.com/forum/forum/149-fixture-support-profile-requests-⧉/
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Hi @AlexTec
30 minutes ago, AlexTec said:Hello Edward. I use FLX S48. Moving Head Eurolite LED TMH S90 Eurolite LED TMH-S90 Moving-Head Spot – Musikhaus Thomann is not in the Device-Library. I built it myself using the Fixture-tool, unfortunately it doesn`t work perfectly. can i get a Fifture file fromyour site?
Eurolite LED TMH-S90 fixture file:
7 minutes ago, Davidmk said:Requests for new fixtures should be made in this topic Fixture Support & profile requests. You need to include details of the fixture - ideally a link to or scan of the manual.
As @Davidmk mentions, please follow this guide if you find that the fixture you are trying to control is missing from your console's library...
https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/add-fixtures/missing-fixtures
Hope this helps.
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1 hour ago, Petera said:
Sometime ago our solution rebooted mid show (not during a cue change).
Sorry to hear that. Do you know what software version the Solution console was running at the time?
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10 hours ago, Simonkbike said:
I installed 7.14.2 this week but when I try to re-patch I can't find a non-dim profile. When I search, I still have a video 1ch profile available. Any suggestions?
If you search "Non Dim" in Add Fixtures, you should see this...
If you are still seeing the "Video" fixture in Add Fixtures, this suggests the fixture is included in the show file that has been loaded, and so has been added to Add Fixtures. As mentioned, the generic "Video" fixture is not included in Add Fixtures in more recent fixture libraries.
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28 minutes ago, Lazer1543 said:
i meant it should sync up automatically to the music, otherwise i have to tap nearly the whole time.
If the music is playing at a constant tempo, you would only need to tap a Chase's tap tempo button a few times, to allow the console to learn the tapped BPM. The chase would then run at this BPM until a new tempo is tapped.
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25 minutes ago, Lazer1543 said:
I have an Zero 88 FLX S24.
I assume you didnt integrate the osc /beat/tap endpoint?
Is it planned to integrate this endpoint with an future version?
There are currently no plans to implement a dedicated way of triggering the console's Global Tap Tempo remotely via OSC.
26 minutes ago, Lazer1543 said:is it possible to use the playback/next endpoint vor a variable chase, or does this only work with an explizit named chase?
What you could do, is record your different lighting states into a playback. Then, rather than converting the playback into a Chase, leave it as a Cue Stack. Then, you could send the console a Playback x GO message over OSC each time there's a "beat", to advance through the lighting states on the playback in time with a beat.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Hi Tobi,
On 12/29/2023 at 9:18 AM, Lazer1543 said:I'm facing an issue in controlling the Amber and UV Color channels separately. I'm seeking guidance on how to achieve individual control of these channels.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.
Apologies - I must have missed your original forum post.
28 minutes ago, Lazer1543 said:I can tap on the color menu point multiple times to switch through all options.
Glad to hear you have found that to page through the colour controls on the encoder wheels, you tap the "Colour" tab again.
Please see this article for more information...
https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/controlling-fixtures/parameters
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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4 hours ago, Petera said:
The idea was to check when the solution was last booted up or reloaded.
In ZerOS there is no information that logs the system time of the last boot up. Would you be able to explain why this information might be useful in your situation?
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12 hours ago, Simonkbike said:
What dmx value does this output?
The "Connected Load" parameter of the "Non Dim" fixtures can be set to any level between 0 and 255. It will default at either 0 or 255, depending on the "Non Dim" variant you patch.
12 hours ago, Simonkbike said:What's the difference between video1ch and non-dim profiles? I recall we used video as it wasn't affected by the Master fader, but can be set in the cue stack when needed.
The "Video" fixture was an old "Generic" fixture from our legacy fixture library. This fixture is no longer included in the latest ZerOS Library. This fixture defaulted at a value of 127. This is problematic for controlling relays, as for some relays this is "on", but for others this value would be "off".
The "Connected Load" parameter of the "Non Dim" fixtures will not be affected by intensity masters such as the Grand Master, but can be recorded into cues.
12 hours ago, Simonkbike said:When I have time I'll label with max load for each socket. We're using it to switch small effects devices & on-stage table lamps so not envisaging overload issues.
Yep - no problem. The main reason I mentioned this, is on occasions I have encountered people making custom dimmers/relays featuring domestic 13A sockets, where the cleaner has then come along and plugged the hoover into what they think is a spare 13A socket. Theoretically if this was to happen with your box, this could damage the relay channel, and in an extreme case, dependent on the failure of the relay, could cause a fire. Of course, the likelihood of this happening depends on how accessible your relay panel is!
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13 hours ago, Petera said:
Is there a log file in a solution which records time loaded and zeros version?
When you save a show file, this will be saved with a timestamp of the console's date/time, and will also include the console's current software version information. Is this the information you are after?
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Hi @Simonkbike
On 1/13/2024 at 11:26 PM, Simonkbike said:What's the best way to patch this on my desk?
I would recommend patching the relay channels as "Non-Dim" fixtures, which can be found under the "Generic" manufacturer in Add Fixtures. The nice thing about this, is there are two variants of this fixture - Default On and Default Off. For example, if you want the relay channel to be powered as soon as the console is active, you could patch a Default On. This would still provide the ability to then switch it off if required.
On 1/13/2024 at 11:26 PM, Simonkbike said:The desk wouldn't let me patch to a fixture channel above 48 so the pack will fill 4 more faders which they don't really need.
On 1/13/2024 at 11:26 PM, Simonkbike said:I'd really like to move all the relays off the faders and patch as fixtures so I can switch with Beam On/Off.
I would recommend patching the Non Dim fixtures to the Solution's MFKs, which are numbered as fixtures 101 thru 300. Once patched, you can then select the Non Dim fixtures on the MFKs, and under BEAM, you'll see the ability to switch the "Connected Load" using an encoder wheel.
On 1/13/2024 at 11:26 PM, Simonkbike said:I've built this 4 channel DMX relay pack to switch on/off ancillary on-stage lights & effects which may be damaged by a dimmer output.
In the picture I can't see any fuses between each relay output and its respective socket. If you are plugging in devices with a 3-amp fuse in the plug this is fine, but it would be best practice to ensure there is protection, in the event of a load with a 13-amp fuse being plugged into a socket.
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Par défaut, les émetteurs UV SONT utilisés par les outils de mélange de couleurs ZerOS, ce qui signifie qu'ils seront contrôlés par les palettes automatiques, le sélecteur de couleurs, les tableaux d'ambiance, etc. En effet, dans de nombreux luminaires LED, les émetteurs UV ne sont en réalité que du violet, et donc il est logique de les traiter comme un émetteur visible.
Cependant, dans le "Fixture Schedule", des paramètres seront disponibles pour vous permettre d'empêcher le paramètre UV d'un projecteur d'être contrôlé par le mélange de couleurs ZerOS.
https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/fixture-schedule/fixture-settings#uv
J'espère que cela t'aides.
By default, UV emitters ARE utilised by the ZerOS colour mixing tools, meaning they will be controlled by Automatic Palettes, Colour Picker, Mood Boards, etc. This is because in many LED fixtures, UV emitters are in reality just Violet, and so it makes sense to treat them as a visibile emitter.
However, in the "Fixture Schedule", settings will be available to allow you to prevent a fixture's UV parameter from being controlled by the ZerOS colour mixing.
https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/fixture-schedule/fixture-settings#uv
Hope this helps.
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On 1/13/2024 at 12:32 AM, Davidmk said:
Noticed the Other Test tab, thought I'd take a look and spotted the Do NVR Test. Tried that and got Load Pattern Buffer failed. Restarted the desk normally.
As @iank99 says, this error is nothing to worry about. FLX uses FeRAM technology, as opposed to the more traditional RAM in the x86-based consoles (Solutions & Orbs). You may therefore get different test results depending on the hardware you're using. Ultimately, this test is designed for internal use, and only during very niche troubleshooting.
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On 1/12/2024 at 5:34 PM, Techie_v2 said:
Using companion, I got 1 button on the streamdeck to start a video playing in Vmix, adjust the fader levels on my Allen & Heath Qu 16 to set the level for the above video through the PA and trigger my flx to go to the next cue in the playback to set the lighting state I wanted.
Using the OSC commands on the zero88 guide its took no time at all to get companion and the streamdeck talking to the flx.
Supper job on implementing this!
Amazing! Thanks very much for the feedback.
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23 minutes ago, LLuk said:
it should be possible again, when i desable RigSync or not..??
You would need to re-patch the fixture manually, to be able to access the "Add As Additional" and "Unpatch" buttons.
The "RDM" version of the fixture stays patched so that it can be used again if RigSync is re-enabled.
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8 hours ago, LLuk said:
We wanted to patch some fixtures together (ad as additional adress)
but there was no button for it in the menu where you can change the adress.
also no unpatch-button (usually in the top-right corner of the menu).Setup > Fixture Schedule > tap on a fixture's DMX address to open "Edit DMX Address". If the "DMX Universe", "Unpatch", and "Add As Additional" buttons are hidden, this indicates that the selected fixture is an RDM device that has been discovered by RigSync. It is not possible to unpatch a fixture discovered by RigSync, or give it multiple start addresses.
8 hours ago, LLuk said:After loading and reloading and loading again different Zeros-Versions and Showfiles
we forgot sometimes to disable Rig-Sync(completly our fault..;)
And in the old showfile was a couple of Led-Fixtures with same adresses like the wallmountet
dimmers(RDM) of the venue. So the console automatic "messed-up" the adresses in the dimmers.Sorry to hear that RigSync changed the settings of RDM fixtures when you didn't want it to. If you go to Setup > Universes > Remote Device Management, there is a "Revert Rig Back" button, which will tell the fixtures to go back to the settings they had when the console found them.
8 hours ago, LLuk said:or nice would be Rig-Sync disable by default??
This is something we are actively discussing internally. I have made a note of your request for this. This is logged as reference number ZOS-11927 on our system.
8 hours ago, LLuk said:after struggling with the missing buttons in the patchmenu, and finally get the patch done with
old showfiles, and then the patch is still full of faults cause of the messed-up dimmeradresses,
simply a day to get drunk...Very sorry to hear RigSync caused various headaches and struggles for you. Please do let us know if there's anything we can help with.
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Bonjour,
Oui - par défaut, lorsque vous enregistrez un fichier de show sur une clé USB depuis Configuration > Enregistrer, tous les paramètres, patchs et programmations seront inclus.
Hello,
Yes - by default when you save a show file to a USB drive from Setup > Save, all settings, patching, and programming will be included.
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1 hour ago, SimonH said:
the Gateway 4 still transmits the RDM signal unless disabled in it's own config.
Yep - exactly right. RDM can be enabled/disabled on the Gateway 4 for each of its ports...
https://www.zero88.com/manuals/gateway4/configuration-2/g4web-server
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Si une mémoire contient uniquement des informations sur la couleur, où seules les valeurs de couleur changent lors de l'entrée dans la mémoire, vous ne verrez qu'un temps de fondu affiché pour la couleur. Vous ne verrez les temps de fondu affichés pour « Up » et « Down » que si le signal inclut des changements dans les valeurs d'intensité.
If a cue just contains colour information, where only colour values change when going into the cue, you will only see a fade time shown for colour. You will only see fade times shown for "Up" and "Down" if the cue includes changes in intensity values.
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Bonjour,
Les notes de version pour chaque version du logiciel ZerOS sont disponibles sur la page Web de ZerOS...
https://www.vari-lite.com/global/products/zeros-software
Ceux-ci couvrent les fonctionnalités et les modifications introduites par chaque version.
J'espère que cela t'aides.
Hello,
Release notes for each ZerOS software release are available on the ZerOS webpage...
https://www.vari-lite.com/global/products/zeros-software
These cover the features and changes introduced by each version.
Hope this helps.
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Hi @SimonH
If you have an intermittent fader, the first step is to try cleaning it with some switch cleaner. Please let me know if you’d like in-depth instructions on how to do this.
To get your console booked in for a service, and if necessary replace faders, @iank99 is an authorised independent service agent, who would be able to do this for you. Get in touch with Ian if you’d like to get your console booked in with him.