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  1. Possible Bug?

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Peter,

    31 minutes ago, Peter Wright said:

    However, when fading up any one of channels 1 to 16 the white colour option, inexplicably changed to red, and, in fact did control the red channel.

    This is an issue we are aware of. In ZerOS 7.9.9, if you select a dimmer, and an LED RGB fixture together, RGB controls are unnecessarily duplicated on the encoders. Our software team have fixed this issue ready for the next release. If you would like access to this fix prior to the next software version is released, please drop me an email and I can share the beta software with you. 

    If you have any questions let me know. 

    Edward

  2. Feature suggestion FLX

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Romec,

    17 hours ago, Romec said:

    -MOVE things instead of just copy it (pallets / cues)

    This will be coming in a future update, and is already logged on our system. Currently you can only copy and then delete the original. 

    17 hours ago, Romec said:

    -controle the actual speed of a Fx on a submaster

    You can do this using Speed Override. For more information see below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/cues-playbacks/special-playback-functions#override
     

    17 hours ago, Romec said:

    maybe even have a executer window

    Although there is no dedicated “executor” window, you can record snapshot palettes, to record whole lighting states. You could then view the palettes window and use this to recall lighting states for selected fixtures. For more information see here...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/palettes/recording-palettes
     

    Hope this helps, if you have any questions let us know. 

    Edward

  3. ZerOS Wing SD

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    14 minutes ago, kgallen said:

    This looks like it's a wireless product, so will it work on inductive charging technology or is a powered USB hub required? If so is it USB-C compatible?

    The amazing thing about it, is no power is required at all. 

    14 minutes ago, kgallen said:

    If you decide on a Mk2 revision, can I request storage slots for my minidiscs please?

    An excellent idea. Logged as ZOS-0104. 

    Edward

  4. Zero 88 FLX S48 - All effect palettes gone

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Daniel,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum. 

    4 hours ago, danielb said:

    I am missing all my and the standard effect palettes

    1 hour ago, kgallen said:

    on the Effects page can you press "Create Auto Palettes"?

    As Kevin mentions, after selecting your fixtures, go to the Effects window, and you will have a button to automatically create effects. Pressing this button will generate 45 effects for your fixtures. How many effects do you see after doing this?

    If you have any questions let us know. 

    Edward

  5. ZerOS Library 2.1 Released

    in News & Announcements

    Posted

    Dear All,

    ZerOS Library 2.1 has now been released. This is available for ZerOS consoles running ZerOS 7.9.8 and later.

    This release contains 23,831 fixtures.

    ZerOS Library 2.1, along with further information, can be downloaded from the Library page below...
    https://zero88.com/library

    For installation instructions, see the link below...
    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/zeros-library

     

    Legacy Consoles

    If your console cannot run ZerOS 7.9.8 software or later, individual fixture files that you require can be downloaded from the link below...
    https://zero88.com/fixtures/legacy-consoles/

     

    Additional Fixtures

    If the fixture you wish to control is missing from the latest library, see the link below...
    https://zero88.com/library#support

     

    If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

  6. Smart Tag

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Peter,

    45 minutes ago, Peter Wright said:

    but id the intensity playback is brought down to 0 and the colour(s) are left at full, fading the intensity back to full doesn't bring up the colour(s) without the fading the colour plyback(s) to 0 and then back up again.

    That is correct. This is because by default, the playback will release when its fader is lowered, and will then trigger again when it is raised. As colour information by default mixes LTP between playbacks (latest takes precedence), raising your colour mix intensity playback, which has colour information at 0, becomes the most recent instruction to the fixture. The fixtures therefore go black. To avoid this, you can disable release on lower on your colour mix intensity playback. To do this hold SETUP, and tap the playback's button. From the playback settings choose Raise & Lower at the top, and then disable Release on Lower, and click OK. For more information see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/cues-playbacks/playback-settings/raise-and-lower

    47 minutes ago, Peter Wright said:

    is it correct that fade up of the intensity playback must precede fade up of colour playbacks for this to work?

    It doesn't have to. As per my point above, if you have disabled release on lower, it won't "retrigger" when you raise its fader, allowing you to set a colour, and then raise the intensity over the top.

    Hope this helps, if you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  9. Fitting 2nd universe on a flx s48

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Peter,

    35 minutes ago, Peter6442peter said:

    Can i fit a 2nd universe myself is it straight forward if I can or does it have to go back to zero88 how much does it cost.

    The additional universe can be unlocked on FLX S48 consoles by loading in an unlock code. For more information see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/upgrade

    I hope this helps, if you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  10. VERROUILLER COMPLETEMENT LA CONSOLE

    in FLX

    Posted

    Bonjour,

    Actuellement, la fonction de verrouillage sur les consoles FLX empêchera simplement la programmation et les paramètres d'être altérés, permettant ainsi d'accéder aux faders et aux cues.

    Si vous avez des questions, laissez-nous savoir.

    Edward

     

    Hello,

    Currently the lock function on FLX consoles will simply prevent programming and settings from being tampered with, allowing faders and cues to still be accessed.

    If you have any questions let us know.

    Edward

  11. P18 Framing shutters -- settings split unfavourably across "Shape" pages

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    4 hours ago, 3perf said:

    This however is just 'nice to have', the other thing is far more important...

    All very valid comments, and thank you for your explanation. We have various thoughts on improving all parameter controls on the console, however I have logged improvements specifically for the handling of Framing Shutters. This is logged as reference number ZOS-10734 on our system.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  12. MFF buttons as flash

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    1 hour ago, fobono said:

    If only one cue is recorded on a playback, the button acts as a "Flash" function.

    That is correct, by default when you record a single cue onto a playback, the button under that playback will become a flash. If you are not finding this is working correctly, please press and hold SETUP, and tap the playback's button. This will open the Playback Settings. Please ensure the button function at the bottom is set to Flash.

    For more information see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/cues-playbacks/playback-settings/general

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  14. Fader Extension FLX

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hallo,

    Willkommen im Zero 88 Forum.

    Wenn ZerOS Wing mechanisch an FLX-Konsolen angebracht ist, sollte es gemäß den folgenden Informationen ordentlich angebracht werden...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/zeros-wing

    Wenn Sie Probleme beim Anschließen des Wing an FLX haben, senden Sie uns bitte ein Bild per E-Mail an support@zero88.com.

    Da der ZerOS Wing kein externes Netzteil besitzt und über USB mit Strom versorgt wird, ist kein USB-Hub eingebaut.

    Auf das Cue-Listenfenster kann nur über den externen Monitor zugegriffen werden, wenn Sie den externen Monitor in den Konsoleneinstellungen aktiviert haben, oder Sie können sowohl über den internen Touchscreen als auch über den externen Monitor zugreifen, wenn der externe Monitor in der Konsole deaktiviert ist Die Einstellungen.

    Derzeit zeigt Ihnen das Fader-Fenster, was die Fader der Konsole gerade tun, und gibt keine Informationen für Wings an.

    Wenn Sie Fragen haben, lassen Sie es mich wissen.
    Edward

     

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    When ZerOS Wing is mechanically attached to FLX consoles, it should attach neatly as per the information below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/zeros-wing

    If you are having issues with connecting the Wing to FLX, please could you email us a picture to support@zero88.com?

    As the ZerOS Wing does not feature an external power supply, and is powered via USB, there is not a USB hub built in.

    The Cue list window can be accessed via just the external monitor if you have the external monitor set to enabled in the console Settings, or can be accessed via both the internal touchscreen and the external monitor if the external monitor is set to disabled in the console Settings.

    Currently, the faders window will show you what the console's faders are currently doing, and will not give information for Wings.

    If you have any questions let me know.
    Edward

  15. ADJ sweeper beam led

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Elliot,

    15 hours ago, Elliot said:

    Hi I am trying to use my ADJ sweeper beam led on my flx s24 and I can’t get it to do anything 

    What mode are you using the fixture in? Does the mode and address set on the fixture match the mode and address in the patch on the FLX S24?

    Can you confirm the fixture is receiving DMX from the FLX S24? In what way does it not do anything - does the Tilt parameter under position move the fixture?

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  18. P18 Framing shutters -- settings split unfavourably across "Shape" pages

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    Framing shutter parameter labels will be displayed as per the information in the fixture library, which will come from the fixture's manual. Therefore the standard naming is "Frame a#x", and "Frame b#x", as defined in the fixture's manual...

    https://www.jb-lighting.de/download/DMX-Protokolle/P18_MK2_DMX_Protocol.pdf

    For fixtures which specifically state which of these parameters in the Movement, and which is the Swivel, these will be labelled "Frame In#x" and "Frame Angle#x".

    Frames will be displayed from "Frame a#1" through to "Frame b#4" on the encoders, following on from the previous Shape parameters, with no empty encoders separating them. Therefore depending on the selected fixture, there is currently no guarantee of accessing the movement and swivel for a particular frame on the same encoder page.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  19. Colour edit mode

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Daniel,

    Thank you for the feedback.

    As far as I am aware, most people who use colour mixing on ZerOS find this far more intuitive, as it means you don't really need to care how your particular fixture mixes its colour - you can instead simply dial "Red", and no matter the fixture you're controlling, you'll get red on stage.

    On 3/13/2021 at 8:01 AM, 3perf said:

    So what I'm suggesting is a "no conversion" or "native" setting for the Colour edit mode, for those who prefer to work that way.

    I have logged this suggestion, to add a third "Native" Colour Edit option to the Colour Attribute Settings. This is logged as reference number ZOS-10731.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  20. Keyboard Shortcuts for FLX S (using a USB Keyboard or ZerOS Monitor)

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    On 3/13/2021 at 7:26 AM, 3perf said:

    Is there a complete list of shortcuts which are relevant only for the FLX S consoles?

    Please see the link below, which I have updated to now include separate keyboard layouts for FLX and FLX S consoles...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts

    You will now be able to use the variant filter top right of the manual to see the relevant content.

    On 3/13/2021 at 7:26 AM, 3perf said:

    Coming from another platform, the ">" shortcut for Thru is deeply unintuitive for me too. My preference too would be "T" (and indeed you don't seem to have mapped it to anything else); I can live with it not being "T", but having to press two keys for Thru is a waste of time.

    Thanks for the feedback. On some other consoles running ZerOS, there is a "Time" key. Therefore we can't use T for Thru, as this is reserved. As on most standard keyboards there is a shift key next to the full stop, typing > is easy enough to do with one hand. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, as a symbol, it makes logical sense for Thru, and has been used in ZerOS for many many years.

    On 1/25/2021 at 5:29 PM, Edward- Z88 said:

    We may add another key option for Thru in future.

    This is still the case, logged on our software tracking system as reference number ZOS-10537.

    Hope this helps, if you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  23. Lightmaxx Vega Spot 60

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Elliot,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    10 hours ago, Elliot said:

    I am trying to use my vega spot 60

    I have just taken a look at the manual for this fixture, and there appears to be an error. See page 23 of the manual...

    https://www.dv247.com/INTERSHOP/web/WFS/MusicStore-MusicStoreShop-Site/en_US/ms-gb/GBP/ViewProductAttachment-ResolveManualURL?File=EN_LIG0013616-000.pdf

    This is stating that when the "Strobe" parameter is at 0, and also at full, the shutter is closed. I am guessing, that actually this parameter needs to be at full to give an open Shutter. To confirm, please raise the fixture's fader, and then tap the "Beam" tab from the top of the touchscreen until you see "Strobe" on the encoder wheels. Then dial the Strobe encoder wheel to full (255). Does the fixture illuminate? If so, you can edit this parameter, so that the Strobe parameter is set to full by default, meaning you can simply raise the fixture's intensity.

    To do this, double tap CLEAR. Then press and hold RECORD, to open the Record Options on the internal touchscreen. There should be a SmartTag button displayed, which by default will have a red stripe on the button. Press this to make it blue, meaning disabled. You can then tap RECORD to save and close. You can then select the fixture by pressing the button under the fixture's fader, and then dial the Strobe parameter to full. The fixture shouldn't come on, as the intensity is down. Ensuring that the "Strobe" parameter is the only parameter you have adjusted, you can then tap RECORD, and then press the Home icon top left of the internal touchscreen. From the options you can then choose to store this as the fixture's defaults.

    Now, the fixture will have the Strobe parameter at full by default. You can then press and hold RECORD to open the Record Options, tap SmartTag to enable it again, and then press RECORD to save and close.

    Hope this helps, if you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  24. Can I use playbacks for mixing RGB channels live?

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Antti,

    17 minutes ago, Antti said:

    Is there a reason for removing the possibility to edit these values in the setup? Key combos are quick to use, but not always the most easiest to figure out.

    I assume this is regarding changing a fixture's defaults or home values, which used to be done inside Setup? The ability to record a fixtures defaults and home values just like another lighting state, allows you to use the standard Record, Update or Delete commands. Worth mentioning you don't need to edit a fixture's defaults to use the RGB colour mixing method in my previous post.

    For more information on fixture defaults, see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/controlling-fixtures/defaults

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  25. Some effects not working

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Antti,

    14 minutes ago, Antti said:

    I'm experiencing the exact same problem when trying to make a circle form effect. It always ends up looking like a figure eight. When I change the position of the fixtures it's still a figure eight, just unsymmetrical.

    If you move your fixtures away from their defaults to a location on stage, and then apply the circle effect, try dialing the effect Size encoder down to 0. Then slowly increase the Size encoder wheel. You should find the fixtures perform a circular motion around their current location.

    17 minutes ago, Antti said:

    I'm running version 9.7.7 on an Orb XF.

    In case you weren't aware, the latest software for OrbXF consoles is ZerOS 7.9.9. If you wish to update your console's software, ZerOS 7.9.9 can be downloaded from the link below...

    https://zero88.com/zeros#download 

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

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