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  1. Problem with update FLX S48

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Nick,

    The console simply requires the ZerOS OS USB Creator application file, with the .exe file extension. Click the .exe file, and the console will then begin the upgrade.

    As Kevin says, make sure the install file is on the roof of the USB stick, not inside any folders. 

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  4. S24 dropping DMX?

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    44 minutes ago, Erics said:

    It could be a problem with the DMX Transmission Feature: FLX & FLX S now include the option to transmit DMX as “Continuous” or “Delta” data

    I had some isues with "Delta" Mode. I would recomanced to use Continuous mode since some fixtures don't like the delta mode when there is no dmx change in the data.

    Hendriks first saw this in July, before the DMX Transmission option was introduced. For clarity, Continuous streams DMX at 29Hz, and Delta sends DMX packets every time there is a change, and if there aren't any level changes, one update per second, as per the DMX512 spec.

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  6. S24 dropping DMX?

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Hendrik,

    46 minutes ago, Hendrik said:

    Hi Edward, i resend the Mail but didnt recive an answer. I added a Link for the videos.

    Unfortunately we still haven't received an email from you. Please try forwarding the email to me directly (EdwardSmith@Eaton.com), and I'll take a look.

    Since we last spoke, we released ZerOS 7.9.6 software. Have you installed this on your console?

    Edward

  7. Fixture Library 39 Released

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Dear All,

    Zero 88 Fixture Library version 39 has now been released.

    For full information, including a list of included fixtures, please visit: http://zero88.com/library

    This release contains 11,461 fixtures from 379 different manufacturers. 

    The library is released in 2 formats:

    • Full version for desks running ZerOS software (FLX, FLX S, Solution range, ORB range and Leap Frog 48 & 96).
    • Filtered version for other Zero 88 desks. This removes data that is not used by these other desks, so that the file is smaller. When using a floppy disk (original Frog series, Illusion 500) it is recommended that the floppy disk be freshly formatted before using it.

     

    Download & Installation
    The correct format of the library for your desk can be downloaded by clicking the product name below. Please ensure your console is running the latest software before attempting to update.

    The library (.ift file) should be placed in the root directory of the floppy disk or USB stick.

    ZerOS desks (FLX, FLX S, Solution range, ORB range and Leap Frog 48 & 96)
    To load this file into your console extract it to the root of a USB stick and plug into your console. Then tap SETUP, tap "Load", then select the GFT.ift file.

    JesterML & JesterTL
    To load this file into your console extract it to the root of a USB stick and plug into your console. Then tap Setup -> Update Fixture Lib -> Update Library. 

    If the update fails, click here for more information.

    Frog Series and Illusion 500
    Use 'Common Fixture Manager' (included in the Fixture Tools download) to select the fixtures you wish to use, and save this as a file to a floppy disk. 

    Diablo
    The fixture library is used with the Diablo Fixture Manager PC software. 

    Sirius 250/500
    Use the Fixture Type Editor to import fixture types from the fixture library, and then use the ‘Export Sirius UFT’ function (under the ‘File’ menu) to generate data in the correct format for the Sirius 250/500.

    Further details of assigning fixtures on the desk to fixture types in the fixture library can be found in each desk’s operating manual.

     

    Additional Fixtures
    If you need a fixture type which is not in the library, please click here.

  9. Artnet

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Rolf,

    12 minutes ago, RolfG said:

    As the Enttec is stated as 1/2/3 compilant and was working with 7.9.4 and stopped working at 7.9.5,

    i am curious, what the Enttec and others are doing wrong in the ArtPollReply?

    As previous versions of ZerOS allowed ArtNet to be broadcast, this prevents the need for devices to subscribe to a universe first.

    ZerOS 7.9.5 introduced full ArtNet 4 support to ZerOS. I have tested a Transcension N4 Ethernet gateway with FLX running ZerOS 7.9.5, and a laptop running Wireshark on the same network. Wireshark showed that the ArtPollReply packet from the N4 was malformed, which was solved in later firmware versions of the N4. I am therefore not sure what the compatibility issue would have been with the ENTTEC Datagate. If you were interested I'd recommend contacting ENTTEC, and ask how the updated firmware solves the issue.

    Edward

  10. Simplifying jargon - video series

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Sven,

    1 hour ago, Sven76 said:

    Wow! This "Inhibitor" thing was really brand new for me!
    Do you have some more hint for me how to achieve this?

    If you want to have a fader that inhibits a pair of fixtures, set them to the maximum level you wish them to be able to go to, then tap RECORD, then choose an empty playback to store to. Then in the Playback Settings, change the Intensity Mixing to be Inhibit. Now the intensity of these fixtures will be scaled by this inhibitor.

    More information on Playback Settings can be found here...

    http://support.zero88.com/1077997011

    Edward

  11. Artnet

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Rolf,

    34 minutes ago, RolfG said:

    The node is an enttec datagate mk2 with older firmware.

    Franck Tiesing already solved the problem with pointing to a firmware update.

    Thanks for the information. That is good to know.

    34 minutes ago, RolfG said:

    The thing is, i am confused how the backward compatibility is broken, because ArtNet 4 spec tells, 

    the changes from 3 to 4 are all backward compatible.

    Do you know what is going wrong there on the protocol level?

    As a general rule, if a device is compliant with ArtNet 3, it will be compatible with ArtNet 4. If a device works with ArtNet 3 but is not necessarily compliant, there's no guarantee it will be compatible with ArtNet 4.

    For more information, the ArtNet 4 specification can be found on Artistic Licence's website below...

    https://artisticlicence.com/WebSiteMaster/User Guides/art-net.pdf

    If you have any questions let me know.

    Edward

  13. Creating an audience search

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    29 minutes ago, Techie_v2 said:

    I know there are built in effects for position on the FLX but how would I go about creating a cue where they move where I want them to in a pattern, for example in an audience search where they just move around on the audience.

    You would do this by positioning your fixtures all towards the middle of the audience. You could then apply a movement effect, such as a circle, and the fixtures would then move in a circle around their position. You can then adjust this using the Speed and Size controls that will be on the encoder wheels. 

    You can then apply an offset, so the pair of fixtures aren’t doing exactly the same thing, but one is following after the other. 

    32 minutes ago, Techie_v2 said:

    In my head the answer is to record a set of positions in a chase but would this give me nice smooth curves when they move or would they just go in a straight line from point to point, is the answer to this to increase the amount of steps in the chase?

    If you wanted to be very specific you could program this as a chase, with each fixture in a location per step. You could then configure these positions to fade one after the other, rather than snap. Your correct in that to remove the obvious locations for each step, you’d have to make lots of steps to smooth out the movement.

    I’d definitely suggest using an effect first and modifying it to suit, and if you need something very specific then record a position chase.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  15. FLX S24 questions

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Zulu,

    If cue 10.5 is recorded cue only, it means cue 11 on-wards will look exactly how you programmed them. Therefore in the background, when you have recorded cue 10.5 cue only, the console has then edited cue 11, to tell any changes from 10.5 to go back to how they had been before, with any tracked information still using the values they had from cue 10, and the tracking can then continue.

    Changing the tracking mode will not affect any existing cues. However once cue only has been enabled, it will stay enabled for any future recording/updating until you change the Record Options back to Track Forwards. You can do this at any point by pressing and holding RECORD, changing the option, and then pressing RECORD again to save and close.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  16. FLX S24 questions

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Zulu,

    Tracking works best if you are programming in order, and make edits that you wish to apply to multiple cues.

    1 hour ago, Zulu said:

    But If I have plotted cues 1 thru 20, then decide to insert a cue between, say, 10 and 11, (ie, 10.5).... cues from 11 onwards, which previously took their tracked info from Cue 10 or earlier, are now taking tracked info from 10.5. Won't this screw all further cues?

    It definitely could affect other cues if you are adding or updating with tracking enabled. If you don't want your additions or updates to effect other cues, press and hold RECORD, and make sure Cue Only is selected in the Record Options window. This turns tracking off, and your cues and updates then won't effect other cues.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  18. Artnet

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Rolf,

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    ArtNet 4 is fully backwards compatible. Hence nodes and gateways that support ArtNet 3 should still work with ArtNet 4. It is only if there is a firmware issue, like there was with the early firmware on the Transcension N4 gateway that Simon had issues with further up this thread, that will cause problems. We will therefore not be introducing an option to broadcast a universe, as this is forbidden in ArtNet 4 if there are no subscribers to the universe.

    Are there any nodes in particular you have come across that are not compatible with ArtNet 4? If so it would be great to know what these are.

    If you have any questions let us know.

    Edward

  22. zeros 8 Wishlist, add yours

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Myles,

    48 minutes ago, MylesBSN said:

    Edit: I have just found the home function, however i would be interested to see this more clear in the documentation because i have not seen this anywhere.

    This is on Page 24 of the manual.

    https://zero88.com/storage/downloads/7f906b85-80f1-4646-bd18-d2327d94fc60/FLX-Range-&-ZerOS-Accessories-User-Manual-v7.9.6.pdf

    More information can be found here...

    http://support.zero88.com/1011411491

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

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