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  1. Blackout and grandmaster safe

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hello,

    I am well thank you hope you are too.

    As Jon says, if these channels are patched as relays rather than dimmers, they will not be affected by the Grand Master. To patch relays in ZerOS 7.9.8, tap Setup -> Add Fixtures -> Generic -> Non Dim, and then choose "Default On", so the relays are on whenever the console is.

    An easy way to then switch the relays off, is to select your "Non Dim" patch group in the Fixture Schedule, tap "Change" and swap them to "Default Off".

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  2. Screen

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi David,

    10 hours ago, Davidmk said:

    I'm sure there must be a better way to link to it but I don't know it.

    If you just paste a link to another thread in the reply box, it should automatically pull in like this...

    Edward

  3. FLX control via Midi.

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi David,

    9 hours ago, Davidmk said:

    can't say I've noticed velocity making any difference to fade times.

    A Velocity of 0 will not trigger the playback. A velocity of 1 will give a 5 second fade time to full, and as the velocity is increased, this will shorten the fade time, until you reach a velocity of 127 which will Snap.

    Edward

  4. FLX control via Midi.

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Chris,

    11 hours ago, stowedout said:

    Edward can you tell me how software tracker reference number ZOS-10271 might work. I know I might looking for  a very personal vision of how I use my FLX and I'm always open to see how other people might use it but I would want the ability to assign induvial CC's to certain MFF eg some playbacks triggered by midi notes and some controlled by CC's

    Currently, the draft specification for this would be similar to how MIDI Notes is now, in terms of it is simply mapped 1:1. There wouldn't be any means of mapping MIDI CC to individual faders - CC 20 would be channel 20, or playback 20, depending on whether CC is set to Channels or Playbacks control in Setup -> Triggers.

    You would therefore still be able to achieve controlling playbacks with Notes and CC, and in your MIDI package you can just control a playback with whichever method works for you.

    These CC levels would mix with the playbacks, in exactly the same way FLX with a Wing does, when FLX and Wing are both on the same page.

    As I said, this is initial draft specifications. No plans yet. OSC implementation may come first.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  6. No fx palettes

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Lehar,

    2 hours ago, Lehar said:

    Got it working. 

    Great, glad to hear you have recovered the console.

    2 hours ago, Lehar said:

    Unfortunately, all my latest showfiles were on that drive, stupid me. 

    Whoops! Sorry to hear that.

    2 hours ago, Lehar said:

    I haven’t checked the fx palettes yet. 

    OK - let me know how you get on.

    Edward

  8. No fx palettes

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Lehar,

    23 minutes ago, Lehar said:

    Installed the library again, even installed the OS again. Now it will not boot up. The page display keeps going in a circle and that's it.

    At what point did the console fail to boot? Was this after the library update, or after performing the software update again? Was power lost, or the USB drive removed during one of these updates?

    To recover your FLX console, please download a fresh copy of ZerOS 7.9.8, and run the ZerOS 7.9.8.exe on a Windows PC. This will allow you to create a bootable USB drive to recover the console. For more information, see below...

    http://support.zero88.com/1518909581

    If you have any questions, please do let me know.

    Edward

  9. Screen

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi David,

    23 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    I have an FLX (with monitor port) but I've dumped my monitor in favour of a tablet. Being smaller is easier to carry to a gig and it works just as well.

    I reckon a lot of users have started to do this - it makes FLX even more portable!

    22 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    but I've settled on a re-furbished Windows tablet with a docking station so I can use wired network (with or without a router) and I can run other software (like the fixture definition editor) without carrying a laptop. I can also use a mouse if I want, saves reaching over the desk to touch the screen.

    I guess this also allows you to use a Bluetooth keyboard with the Windows tablet too, to give you access to the new keyboard shortcuts?

    Edward

  14. No fx palettes

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Lehar,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    59 minutes ago, Lehar said:

    I updated to the latest version and have lost all fx palettes. Automatic create also does not do anything. The only palette I see is no effect. 

    Sorry to hear this. What software version were you running previously, and how did you update to ZerOS 7.9.8?

    I would recommend loading ZerOS Library into your console. To do this, please download the ZerOS Library file below...

    https://zero88.com/storage/downloads/46c53825-b970-4993-aeda-83ea12886fdf/ZerOS-Library-1-0.zlbr

    Once downloaded, copy the .zlbr file to the root of a USB stick.

    Then plug into your console, tap Setup -> Load, and choose the Library file to load in from USB. Once compete, you will then be able to power cycle the console, and you should find the library is updated, to give you access to the 45 auto effects.

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

    Edward

  15. Comment about last Update ? Good things ?

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Eric,

    14 hours ago, van den abbeele Eric said:

    I didn't do the last Update 7.9.7 to 7.9.8. and I wish to do it on fews days... 

    In a few weeks' time, we will be releasing a minor software update, which will bring a further update to the fixture library, and some other enhancements and improvements.

    Therefore if you are in no rush to update your software, you may wish to wait.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  17. Starcloth flicker issue.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Steve,

    7 hours ago, Gingersteve91 said:

    What's the refresh rate you speak of exactly? Is that same refresh rate in the Zero88 linebacker device to? Its possibly another thing for us to look into.

    The DMX refresh rate, is how many packets of DMX (containing the information for all 512 channels) are sent out per second. ORB XF sits at 30Hz, which will be similar to where Linebacker will be. As you say, this is the only thing I can think of, and unless there is a firmware fix for the cloth drivers, the workaround will be to address them in the first half of the universe.

    Edward

  18. Update to ZerOS-7.9.8 there are problems.

    in ORB & ORB XF

    Posted

    Hi Steve,

    39 minutes ago, Gingersteve91 said:

    Thanks for posting this Alex, as a fellow ORB operator I will hold off upgrading for now.

    Just as a bit of an update, our software team have found and fixed this issue. We will be releasing this fix in the next few weeks.

    40 minutes ago, Gingersteve91 said:

    7.9.7 question for you...

    When using our MAC 250s the DMX parameters for Pan & Tilt show up as 100000 values as opposed to 0-255 or 0-100%.

    Have you experienced this for any of your moving stock aswel, If so have you managed to get it to display the DMX value?

    Encoder wheel displays will show the DMX value being sent to the fixture. If you are seeing a value of 0-65535, this means this is a 16bit parameter, and it therefore uses a pair of DMX channels for control, rather than a single DMX channel for 8bit parameters, with a range from 0-255. 

    37 minutes ago, Gingersteve91 said:

    Can I down grade my Phantom ZerOS for PC using the legacy file?

    I'm doing some work from home and would like my Phantom software to be the same as our physical Desk.

    Yes you can. The ZerOS 7.9.7 download available below contains the release notes, console software, and Phantom ZerOS...

    https://zero88.com/storage/downloads/51a59da7-2286-438b-8458-925b3a9f49cb/ZerOS-7.9.7.zip

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

    Edward

  19. Starcloth flicker issue.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Steve,

    1 hour ago, Gingersteve91 said:

    ran 4 tests for the product 2 using the Fixture profiles mentioned at DMX 001 & 445. Then 2 More using dimmer CHs on faders only at DMX 001 & 445

    The results were consistent showing flicker breaks at around 4:27-4:29 intervals on the 400 range meanwhile using the cloth at 001 there was no issue at all (See timed results attached).

    This proved to be the same running through a Zero88 Line backer to so the desk has definitely been ruled out as the issue.

    That is really interesting, thanks very much for the information and attaching the results of your testing.

    1 hour ago, Gingersteve91 said:

    Do you or anyone here have any knowledge as to what could be causing this when used at a high universe range, Me & my colleagues are all out of ideas now, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

    This definitely sounds like a question for the manufacturer of the star cloth drivers. Is there a firmware update for these you can perform?

    The only thing I can potentially think of, is that maybe the refresh rate of the ORB XF is too high for the cloth drivers, despite the refresh rate being pretty much slap bang in the middle of the permitted range. Unfortunately on ORB XF you cannot change the refresh rate, and so the work around is likely just to address the star cloth drivers to address 255 or lower.

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

    Edward

  20. FLX for small theatre

    in FLX

    Posted

    15 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    Sorry, teach me to go butting in. Best part of this forum is how you guys keep such a close eye on things so a post with no response in 10 hours seemed odd.

    Hi David,

    No problem at all! It’s great to have you regularly posting.

    I always like to keep an eye on the forum!

    Cheers,

    Edward

  21. FLX for small theatre

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi David,

    Thanks very much for replying to Adrian with your comments and links regarding FLX.

    Adrian had emailed me prior to posting, asking where he could get some thoughts from FLX users. I suggested he posted on the forum.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  22. Inserting chases in cue list.

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Stan,

    Once your chase has been triggered, you will then need to tell it to release in the cue you would like the chase to stop.

    Therefore tap the Settings button of the cue you would like your chase to stop in. Then tap Macros... and add a playback to release. You can choose your chase playback, click OK, and then click OK on the settings window.

    When you go into this cue, your chase will then fade out, using the fade down time of the cue.

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

    Edward

  23. FLX S24 Communication Erros reported by Co-Processor

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Stefan,

    14 hours ago, beppern89 said:

    I also thought about the hub and had some tries with disconnected usb, eth, and also dmx lines. However I could still reproduce the issue multiple times with varying error numbers.

    OK thanks for the information. So to confirm, have you seen the issue when the console has had nothing connected to it, other than power?

    I have sent your video link to the software team for them to investigate. This is logged on our software tracking system as reference number ZOS-9368.

    If you have any questions please let us know.

    Edward

  24. Red profiles and move on dark

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi TEGA,

    4 minutes ago, TEGA said:

    But I can’t seem to find the move on dark bit also the playback settings have gone. 
    am I missing something.

    The playback settings can be accessed in the usual way - hold SETUP and tap the playback’s button. From the top, choose Move on Dark to access the move on dark settings for the playback, including the new Shape settings.

    6 minutes ago, TEGA said:

    also I have uploaded the fixtures that are missing into the desk and they are all in red in the fixtures schedule, what does the red mean.

    In ZerOS 7.9.8, any fixtures that are not from the fixture library, will be displayed in red in the Fixture Schedule and Add Fixtures. This also gives the ability to convert your non-library fixtures, to library fixtures, if required.

    If your fixtures are missing from the new library format, feel free to email us at fixturesupport@zero88.com, and let us know which fixtures are missing, and we will get them added for a future library release.

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

    Edward

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