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  1. Effect Zoom Fade / Zoom step

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Tereva,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    It sounds like this fixture doesn’t have the Zoom parameter defined with a special of “Zoom” in the fixture library. 

    This can be updated using the Fixture Editor software, available to download from our website.

    To do this download the fixture library and fixture editor onto a PC, import the fixture you need to edit from the library into the fixture editor, go to the fixture’s parameters and find Zoom, and then under properties choose a special of “Zoom”. You can then give the fixture a new name, save the file, and then load the fixture file into your console. 

    Fixture tools can be downloaded here...

    https://zero88.com/library#tools
     

    Alternatively, send us an email to fixturesupport@zero88.com, and one of the team will be able to update the fixture file for you. 
     

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

    Edward

  3. Art-Net on FLX

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Tim,

    17 hours ago, LighterTim said:

    Unfortunately, it still doesnt work.

    Hmm sorry to hear you're still struggling with this.

    17 hours ago, LighterTim said:

    The Console even says that there is 1 device connected but in SETUP -> Devices is nothing listed.

    The 1 device will be the console itself - in ArtNet the console also counts as one of the connected devices.

    17 hours ago, LighterTim said:

    I might just look for antoher Visualizer and see if it works to rule out any Windows problems. Any recommendations?

    Many others have had success connecting Realizzer with FLX S, so I'm not sure what the issue is here. Are you running the latest version of Realizzer?

    Is there any window in Realizzer which shows ArtNet input? Is there any way of mapping ArtNet universes to Realizzer universes?

    If you would like to try the version of Capture visualisation software we use for demonstrations and training, see below...

    http://support.zero88.com/1004254221

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  4. Art-Net on FLX

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Tim,

    18 minutes ago, LighterTim said:

    But what I noticed was that as soon as Realizzer started sending replie's there was no ArtNetPoll from the console to be found in Wireshark.

    With your current network setup, in Wireshark, you should see ArtPoll packets from FLX S every couple of seconds. 

    18 minutes ago, LighterTim said:

    Could it be that the access point is working to slow (I also noticed that the access point was heating up pretty fast)?

    I wouldn’t have thought so, I certainly haven’t come across this myself. Even the simplest switches can support “10BaseT”, which should be good up to 40 universes of ArtNet. 

    18 minutes ago, LighterTim said:

    And is there any way to connect the console directly to the PC?

    Yes, to do this simply connect the PC and console with a single Ethernet cable. For this you obviously won’t be able to use DHCP. 

    Give this a go and let me know how you get on. 

    Edward

  5. Art-Net on FLX

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Tim,

    9 minutes ago, LighterTim said:

    The S24 is only sending ArtPolls to 192.168.178.255

    This is correct. That means it is looking for any devices with an IP of 192.168.178.x. 

    10 minutes ago, LighterTim said:

    Realizzer is actually sending ArtpollReplys but to destination 255.255.255.255. Is that normal (:?

    255.255.255.255 is a limited broadcast address, which shouldn’t be used. Realizzer should reply with a directed broadcast (192.168.178.255). 

    If you haven’t tried already, try setting static IPs and subnets for the PC and console, and see if you have any luck. 

    If you have any questions let me know. 

    Edward

  6. Art-Net on FLX

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Tim,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 forum. 

    I’m not at my laptop at the moment, so can’t look at the show file currently. From your description, it sounds like it is configured correctly on the FLX S24.

    From @bungeefield description, Realizzer names ArtNet universe 0 “Universe 1” (just to add to the confusion!). Therefore if you are using Universe 1 onwards in Realizzer, ensure on FLX S24 you tap SETUP -> Universes -> ArtNet -> Reset to Defaults -> Starting at 0.

    So I’m guessing your network is simply FLX S24 and PC plugged into a switch? And this switch also has a DHCP server built in? 

    If you tap Z/Shift -> System Information -> Network overview, ensure ArtNet is transmitting on the intended IP.

    The best network test tool in this situation to use is Wireshark, available from the Wireshark website here...

    https://www.wireshark.org/

    If you run this, you will be able to see if ArtNet is reaching the PC. In Wireshark, you will see ArtPoll packets as FLX S is “polling” the network to see what’s out there. You will not see ArtDMX, unless an ArtNet responder has asked for a universe to receive. Therefore if Realizzer is set to receive the universes correctly, you will then see ArtDMX routed to the PC.

    If you aren’t getting any data from any software package, have you checked Windows Firewall settings?

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

    Edward

  8. Moving head issues (Newbie)

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    When in global cue only mode, cues are still not stored as block cues. If they were, this would stop move on dark working. 

    You therefore still have the option to store a Snapshot in global cue only mode, by holding SHIFT and tapping RECORD, to store a block cue.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  9. Moving head issues (Newbie)

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    If you can't see the SmartTag button within the Record or Update options, this means you are in global Cue Only mode, with tracking options disabled. In this mode, you won't be able to access the SmartTag option. To enable tracking options, tap SETUP -> Settings, and under Record & Update, enable tracking options. Tap SETUP to save and exit, and you will then be able to access the SmartTag option, when you press and hold either RECORD or UPDATE.

    Even though tracking options are now enabled, if you don't wish to program with tracking, ensure that in the Record or Update options, Cue Only is selected indicated with a red stripe, rather than Track Forwards.

    9 hours ago, drscoop said:

    I hold Effect and tap Home

    Apologies, forgot you were using FLX S, not FLX. EFFECT + HOME is only available on FLX consoles. To stop your effects from running on FLX S, you can simply tap effect palette 1, which is "No Effect".

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

    Edward

  15. Rename FLX S24 Channel Fader

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hello,

    4 hours ago, DALX said:

    I have determined that the Change all Names will change a block of channel names, either added individually or by holding down channel select buttons to select a range of channels, then tapping the Change all Names box on the screen.

    That is correct, "Change All Names" allows you to change the names of all the currently selected fixtures.

    "Change All Profiles" allows you to change this all the currently selected fixture's personalities to another fixture personality.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  16. French Manual FLX-FLX'S & ZerOS / ZerOS 8

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Eric,

    11 minutes ago, van den abbeele Eric said:

    I have actually the 7.9.6 manual.

    There will not be a manual for ZerOS 7.9.7, as ZerOS 7.9.7 is only a minor revision of ZerOS 7.9.6.

    12 minutes ago, van den abbeele Eric said:

    Regarding version 8 of ZerOS, do you have any idea of the new directions you are going to take?

    Will you be able to use some of our requests (ZerOS / OS 8 Forum) or you think that too difficult?

    Feature requests are something we are always keen to listen to. Most feature requests are logged on our system. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to put a date, or a version, when these will be included in ZerOS.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  18. Fixture problems (Ledstage)

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Eric,

    All custom fixture files can be removed from the console, by tapping SETUP -> Clear Options -> Clear Fixture Files.

    Fixtures contained in the library cannot be removed.

    It is a good idea to name custom fixture files in a way to avoid duplicates, such as adding "v2" to the end.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  19. Touch Screen Monitor Recommendation

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Eric,

    5 hours ago, van den abbeele Eric said:

    So do you see many advantage since you have this new Prolite with capactive technology ? Or not so much ?

    They're much nicer to use as you don't have to press as hard, plus as I mentioned also allow for multitouch so you can fan using the colour picker externally.

    Edward

  20. Sirius 24 Factory reset

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Bruce,

    An effect (chase) cannot be placed directly onto a manual master (submaster). However, an effect in the memory stack can be transferred to a manual master (as per page 22 of the manual).

    See page 11 for information on how to transfer a memory to a manual master.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  24. Touch Screen Monitor Recommendation

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Eric,

    On 4/7/2020 at 10:10 AM, van den abbeele Eric said:

    Do you see  differents between your previous Touchscreens display

    The big difference is that the Prolite T2236MSC-B2 are wide screen, and support capacitive touch. Capacitive touch screen technology allows for multitouch, like on the FLX internal touchscreen, or on an iPad for example. The older Prolite T1731SR touchscreens used resistive technology, only allowing for single touch.

    Edward

  25. Control Beamshape Parameter with Fader

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi Martin,

    Hope you’re well. 

    I haven’t personally looked into coding an ArtNet receiver, so am unsure what may be causing your device to stop responding temporarily. 

    Just a thought - do you have RDM enabled on the FLX? If so does your python script also emulate this? If not potentially this is where the issues lies?

    If you haven’t already, it may be worth posting on other forums more generally aimed at DMX and ArtNet coding. It may also be worth a post on the Blueroom forum.

     If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

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