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  1. Moving Heads programmieren

    in FLX

    Posted

    When @Tim Meinecke posted this topic, we were encountering server issues. As a result, we were unable to post a reply.

    For the benefit of others, this is the reply I emailed to Tim in response...

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    1. Yes, it is possible to record the automatic effects onto playbacks. Once recorded, playbacks can then be mixed with either manual colour and gobo control, or other playbacks controlling colours and gobos. If you wish to have some playbacks controlling movement effects, and some controlling colour for example, you must make sure you only record the relevant information into each playback, so that they mix as expected.

     

    1. If you have recorded a chase of positions, you will probably want to add an Attribute Fade. To do this, hold SETUP and tap your chase's button. Then under Attribute Fade Percentages, tap Position, and type in a fade percentage of 100%, and click OK. Now, when you run the chase, your fixtures will fade from one position to the next.

  2. Unable to Get Solo Attribute Working - I did previously

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Mac,

    Thank you for the show file. This is a bit of a headscratcher. I am unable to replicate this issue with your show file.

    The following playbacks are set to Solo: 7 thru 16, 19 thru 24, 26, 32, 40, 42. All of these playbacks are soloing correctly, taking excluded fixtures to 0, when the playback's button is pressed.

    If you see this behaviour happening again, please take a video of what you are seeing. Then, power cycle the console. On reboot, does the issue still occur?

    If you have any questions, please let me know.

     

  3. Has the FLX been discontinued.....????

    in FLX

    Posted

    To answer the title of this thread - no, it certainly hasn’t. 

    However, we are currently experiencing significant supply issues on components required for FLX and ZerOS Server hardware, resulting in exceptionally increased lead times. We’re working hard to reduce these lead times as soon as possible. 

    Let us know if you have any questions. 

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  6. Problems updating Group on FLX S 48

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @DRP

    4 hours ago, DRP said:

    I'd appreciate it very much if you would confirm the steps for adding a new fixture, with intensity, to an existing Group!

    To update a group, first ensure no cues are running, and the CLEAR button is off. Then, you can double tap the group to see it outputting, make your changes such as adding in a new light, and then ensure all the fixtures you wish to include in the group are selected. Then tap UPDATE, and tap the group.

    This is similar logic to updating a cue - output it first so you can see it, make your changes, and then update it.

    If you add a new light in to a group, this will not automatically add the new light into cues that were programmed using the group. 

    Let us know if you have any questions. 

  7. Unable to Get Solo Attribute Working - I did previously

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Mac,

    Which playback is configured as your “Solo” playback? Are there certain playbacks that are not being set to 0% when a playback is soloed, or do none of them go to 0%?

    To troubleshoot further, we’d need to see this show file, along with detailed instructions of which playbacks are set as solo, and which playbacks are not going to 0%. 

    5 hours ago, Uriahdemon said:

    The only thing that has changed since using it successfully on my whole live rig is I am now controlling it via Artnet as opposed to the two DMX desk outputs.  I checked this via the DMX outputs before the last event and everything was fine.

    If you are using Art-Net, please ensure the “Light Converse Integration” option is disabled, unless you are controlling a Light Converse visualiser. 

  8. Zero88 FLX S24 not booting

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @MaltingsTech

    8 hours ago, MaltingsTech said:

    We are in the middle of a show run and on two occasions it has taken several attempts to boot - it seems to get stuck halfway through the process. The LEDs keep cycling as usual but it doesn’t get anywhere. 

    Please send us a picture of your console’s serial number to support@zero88.com. We can then send you instructions on how to re-flash the console’s storage card, which should then allow the console to boot normally. 

  9. Error notifications

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @alg

    These error messages suggest that at some stage RigSync has been enabled on the console. The console has then seen your Betapacks, and stored information about them to the show file.

    The error messages all have the same code, which ends with ":0" through to ":6". This suggests that the console cannot see one of the Betapacks (error ending ":0"), and cannot see any of its channels (":1" thru ":6").

    Please check whether RDM has been enabled on your console, from Setup -> Universes -> Remote Device Management. If you do not wish to use RigSync, ensure it is disabled.

  10. Link for training

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @Ian_p

    I have checked our MS Teams registration, and I can only see that you registered this afternoon for today's session - I cannot see a previous registration.

    You should have received an automated registration link shortly after registering. It may have gone to your junk/spam.

    Today's training session covered "Chases & Effects". This session is available on YouTube here...

    Hope this helps,

  13. Live busking with multiple groups of (RGB) colors that are mixed through faders

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @phosphene

    15 minutes ago, phosphene said:

    is it possible to assign the channels that are controlled by those faders 'on the fly' live by using groups?

    Short answer: No. When you use groups to select fixtures and record cues, ZerOS does not remember which group was used to create the cue. Instead ZerOS stores the fixtures themselves.

    As a side note, if you double tap a group, you recall the intensity information that was present when recording the group. If you then record a cue, the cue will not store raw intensity levels for these lights. Instead, it will record a reference to the intensity values stored in the group. If you update the intensities in the group, all cues that used that group will be updated with the new intensity levels.

    15 minutes ago, phosphene said:

    ur desk now gives 'CTemp 0' and CMacro 0 No Function' above the first two encoders and blank boxes above the remaining two.  Anyone suggest a way to return this to normal? What have I inadvertently re-set?

    With your fixtures selected, tap the "Colour" tab at the top of the touchscreen again. Each tap of colour will page you through the selected fixture's various colour parameters, until you cycle back to the beginning.

    Hope this helps.

  14. Live busking with multiple groups of (RGB) colors that are mixed through faders

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    For OSC, you wouldn't need a laptop on site. You would need a tablet/phone iOS or Android and some sort of wireless router which could just be a travel one as long as it has an ethernet connection and WiFi. When I last used OSC you couldn't actually run it on Windows.

    OSC is a basic protocol, so any networking device could send it - it would just be a case of finding a suitable software package that can output OSC for your preferred platform.

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  15. Live busking with multiple groups of (RGB) colors that are mixed through faders

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @Finn Tegeler

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    17 hours ago, Finn Tegeler said:

    My question would now be if it is possible whenever Fader 4-6 are not active for group 2 to automatically follow group 1 (in terms of the color).

    As if I want to change the color of all fixtures I just pull down Fader 4-6 and use Fader 1-3 respectively.

    I recognize this is definetly more of a special requirement and not the most common usage.

    This is indeed an interesting use case. As @Davidmk mentions, this behaviour isn't possible.

    You could record all 8 fixtures into Faders 1-3, and then just the last 4 fixtures into Faders 4-6, but this wouldn't quite achieve what you're after.

    2 hours ago, Davidmk said:

    A far simpler solution might be to arrange your faders by colour rather than group...

    Instead of G1-R, G1-G, G1-B, G2-R, G2-G, G2-B

    Use G1-R, G2-R, G1-G, G2-G, G1-B, G2-B

    That way, when you want 1 & 2 the same you use the pairs of colour faders together at the same level.

    This is a great workaround - thanks @Davidmk!

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  16. ZerOS 7.13 Released

    in News & Announcements

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, kgallen said:

    I didn't see it change at all on the NET-2 main/overview screen (that shows the name, IP address and IP mask). On the NET-2 when I went into the Rename menu it still had it's own default name (NET-2).

    Do you see the same behaviour if you use a browser to connect to the device's webpage?

    13 minutes ago, kgallen said:

    the NET-2 allows the net mask for Art-Net to be changed from the default 255.0.0.0. I couldn't see an Art-Net mask setting on the FLX. It doesn't matter, I'm just curious if the FLX has a hard-coded 255.0.0.0 under the hood.

    On FLX, there is a "Primary" and a "Secondary" IP, that are "randomly" generated. These are 2. and 10. IP addresses respectively, both with a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. The idea of these is to get you up and running with the majority of Art-Net devices quickly. If you need to customise the IP address and/or subnet, this is where you can choose to use a Static IP address, instead of the Primary/Secondary.

    More information here...

    https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/universes/art-net

    Hope this helps.

  17. ZerOS 7.13 Released

    in News & Announcements

    Posted

    58 minutes ago, kgallen said:

    I renamed the device on the FLX but this didn't seem to reflect onto the NET-2. Maybe my name was too long!

    If you renamed the device from the FLX, did the custom name then revert a few seconds later? If so this device prevents its name being changed remotely.

  18. ZerOS 7.13 Released

    in News & Announcements

    Posted

    11 hours ago, kgallen said:

    Seems to work well. FLX sees it. Not worked out how to configure it from FLX yet. Maybe I have to turn on RDM globally?

    You should be able to configure which universes are output from the device's ports from Setup > Devices. You won't need RDM enabled to allow this.

    Most devices also allow you to change its name - if you had two, you could label one "Stage Left" and the other "Stage Right" for example.

  20. Updating from Solution to FLX48

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Peter,

    37 minutes ago, Petera said:

    We are about to update from a Solution to an FLX48s. Three questions.

    Really pleased to hear you are upgrading to a FLX S48. 

    38 minutes ago, Petera said:

    1) Will Solution show files load directly to the FLX?

    Yes - Solution show files can be loaded into FLX S48.

    FLX S48 consoles have a maximum of 96 fixtures, 96 playbacks (plus master), 96 groups, and 96 of each palette. Therefore, if you load in a show file that contains these items higher than 96, those items will not be loaded. You therefore might need to rearrange items on the Solution first, prior to saving the show file. 

    38 minutes ago, Petera said:

    2) Can the Remote Switches be used on the FLX?

    No - there are no Remote Switches on FLX S48 consoles. Remote Switches are only available on the standard FLX. 

    38 minutes ago, Petera said:

    3) What adaptor is required to trigger the FLX via MSC (from Qlab)?

    FLX S48 consoles do not support MIDI. However, in the next software update for FLX S48, OSC triggers will be supported, which can be sent over the network from QLab. 

    If you have any questions please let us know. 

    Edward

  21. Cue macros, advanced

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi David,

    12 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    Welcome back, hope you've had a good holiday.

    Very nice thank you!

    13 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    I see them consistently although the actual characters vary. My showfile is a bit of a work in progress but based on one I've been using for a long time on this and my other desk and across more than one version of ZerOS. It has a lot (127) of cues triggering other cues or releasing playbacks. Not sure when it started or on which desk.

    I'll try and send it tonight but before I do I'll do some checking on older versions, maybe even the other desk.

    Thanks for the information. Will look out for the show file.

    Edward

  23. Cue macros, advanced

    in FLX

    Posted

    On 3/12/2023 at 11:13 AM, Davidmk said:

    What's with the "8fpn12" and "Hhpn12" in the attached image?

    Good question. This is what I see when creating this macro...

    image.png

    On 3/12/2023 at 11:13 AM, Davidmk said:

    I'm getting these (apparently) extraneous characters whenever I put a single or - as here - double cue-trigger in the macros field.

    If you click OK, and then click "Advanced" again, do you still see these erroneous values?

    Would you be able to share a copy of your show file? I'll then investigate further.

    Edward

  24. QLab

    in FLX

    Posted

    On 3/11/2023 at 7:02 AM, SimonH said:

    is it possible to trigger individual cues in the flx via midi but to include point cues and still be able to see the cue stack you are running?

    To trigger cues in a single cue stack from QLab, the most common protocol to use would be MIDI Show Control (MSC). This allows for point cues to be triggered. Please see the link below for more information...

    https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/triggers/midi-show-control

    Let me know if you have any questions.

  25. Bug in fader functions

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @Pascal

    44 minutes ago, Pascal said:

    Not sure if this has already been reported...
    I noticed a bug with the FLX-S48 console (7.13 version), and probably with other FLX consoles :
    In fader functions, when I select "manual fade (one-way)" or manual fade (two-way)" the new parameter works fine, but when I try to revert back to its initial state ("HTP master" for example), the behavior remains as it is, and doesn't go back.
    The only way I found to change the setting again is to turn the console  off and on.

    The same is happening with phantom zeros 7.13 running on my PC.

    Thank you for your description of the issue. This is an issue we are aware of, and is logged as reference number ZOS-8363 on our system.

    This issue will be fixed in the next software update.

    If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

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