Paul

The way chase modifier overrides work on the stack was changed significantly in version 10.8, since with tracking, it's theoretically possible to have hundreds of chases all outputting from different tracked memories. As a result of this the bug you highlighted crept in, in that the chase modifiers are not reverted to programmed values once the memories stop outputting. The problem actually exists in both Partial Mode and Full Mode. Frog Reference 5591 - Chase modifier overrides on memories don't get reverted to programmed values once the chase stops outputting.

The DIP switches on the original Leapfrog are set as follows: PCB for Channels 1-12: All 3 switches off. PCB for Channels 13-24: Switch 1 & 2 off, switch 3 on. While you've got the desk open, check all the ribbon cables are securely plugged in - this may be the cause of the fading LED problem.

See THIS TOPIC for a bit of further discussion on the trim pot. The usual method of trimming the preheat is to connect a 100W lamp to the output, then set a 10% input from the control desk. Turn the trim pot until the lamp just begins to glow. Unfortunately on the Delta you can't get a screwdriver to the trim pot without taking the covers off. So to set the preheat you would need to work on it live with the covers off. This isn't something we can recommend you attempt unless you are suitably trained and qualified for live equipment working, and use an isolation transformer or RCD for further protection. If in any doubt it is best to return the units to us or one of our dealers for servicing.

The operating system and most of the show data is held in FLASH memory chips which are soldered to the main PCB. Recent changes are held in a battery backed RAM chip (NVR) which is again soldered to the main PCB. Checksums are used to verify the data integrity, so basically the desk either works or it doesn't, there are no test functions for the internal memories in the F1 panel test mode. Random corruption of odd bits of memory data would be extremely unlikely. The main processor also uses a socketed DRAM DIMM module as it's working memory. The BIOS does some memory tests on this at startup, and if it's not working properly then the system doesn't start at all.

The fuses in the Delta (and Sigma) are internal, you'll need to take the covers off to get at them. Turn the electric off first though! The channel fuses (4 off) are type: 4008000 Fuse 20mm 5A AS ceramic The control fuse (1 off) is type: 4004000 Fuse 20mm 1A AS glass If I remember correctly, it's the 2 big silver screws (one top, one bottom) to take the covers off. I think if you undo any of the others, all the insides fall apart, which is not what you want...

You have to edit them individually I'm afraid. You could just leave the Override pot off-centre by the appropriate amount when running the show, to speed them all up or slow them all down a bit.

Often floppy problems can be solved by formatting a disk in the desk itself, before copying files (whether they be software upgrades or fixture personalities) onto it from your PC. Try this and let us know if it solves the problem.

On the Chillis, the sequences run in a loop to a pre-set time (dwell time, 1-600 seconds), so wouldn't be what you're looking for. Do you have any Chilli Control Panels in the system? They're probably the best way to do what you're looking for - you can call up any scene remotely with a single button push.

The sequences on a Chilli dimmer are links to your programmed memories. You can set it up to play the memories in any order, and also set the fade and wait times. It's intended more for subtle architectural effects, but you might be able to get something like a disco out of it if you wanted to! Full instructions on how to program sequences can be found in the manual, which can be downloaded HERE.

The Jester connects to the JesterML's DMX-Input, so that the preset channels from the Jester are HTP mixed and can be recorded on the JesterML. Editing is easier on the JesterML24 since in Program Mode, the local faders work on a grab principle rather than HTP mix, so you can grab the stored levels and bring them down. You also get the feedback from the LEDs in the channel flash buttons to indicate which faders are and aren't grabbed. The other main advantage of the JesterML24 is that you get 2 pages of 12 submasters, although we are looking in a future software update to allow the faders on a Jester connected to the DMX-Input, to act in Run Mode as the submaster faders that aren't there on a JesterML (JES-1896).

The Page overlay feature on the submasters means that if you change page with Submaster 12 raised, then Submaster 12 will not switch page until you bring the fader down to zero. So the sequence would be: - Raise sub 12 - Change to the second submaster page. Sub 12 keeps outputting - Raise sub 13 / lower sub 12 - When sub 12 is fully lowered, the fader will switch to controlling sub 24.

The recorded cue fade up/down times can be temporarily adjusted in Run Mode by selecting the memory and then adjusting the Fade Time pot. It's easiest to have a monitor connected to see what's going on here. You could alternatively use the submasters to give you manual control of the fade in/out of each scene.

Before you get your soldering iron out, it would be worth checking out all the faders on the desk using the built-in test mode. This will rule out any setup / programming issues. Hold down the F1 button as the desk boots, and the desk will start in test mode. The channel flash buttons then select different test pages, and you can see the fader levels directly on the LCD.

We have added the following to the list of tagging/tracking improvements for the next release: Frog Reference 5590 - Add setup option to always record all brightness channels (as was the default behaviour in versions before 10.8).

When programming chases, bear in mind that for the chase to run now, the Playback X fader needs to be up. So when you have finished programming your steps and move down to Set Modifiers to see the chase run, make sure you raise the Playback X fader. The use of the F3 button to adjust chase speed is described in the Issue6 manual, page "5-9" (real page 49 in the pdf document): Entering Live Adjustment Mode: To initiate individual live adjustment of chases - press the F3 button on the front panel. The light in the F3 button will be lit. Chase Selection - Submasters: Press the SUBMASTERS button on the front panel. The light in the SUBMASTERS button will flash. Any lights in the SUBMASTER FLASH buttons which were previously lit indicating page overlay will go out. The SUBMASTER FLASH buttons now act as submasters selection buttons. Select the submaster(s) containing the chase(s) as required. The lights in the SUBMASTER FLASH buttons flash to indicate the selected chases. At the moment this does not isolate the behaviour of the STEP button to just the selected submaster(s); this has already been raised: Frog Reference 5585 - When in individual chase adjustment mode, the Step buttons for Submasters and SXs should only step the selected chases.

You need to assign fixtures before you can patch them to the DMX. Assuming you created a fixture to control 6 parcans (a handy multiple since they often come on bars of 6), your assignment and patch would be: Fixture 1: 6parcans @ DMX 49 Fixture 2: 6parcans @ DMX 55 Fixture 3: 6parcans @ DMX 61 Fixture 4: 6parcans @ DMX 67 Fixture 5: 6parcans @ DMX 73 Fixture 6: 6parcans @ DMX 79 Fixture 7: 6parcans @ DMX 85 Fixture 8: 6parcans @ DMX 91 Fixture 9: 6parcans @ DMX 97 Giving a total of 54 extra parcans.

Assigning the extra parcans as fixtures, you would only be able to control parcans 49-100 from the 3 wheels and not from the 48 preset faders. On the Fat Frog there are only 12 fixtures, which is not enough for 52 parcans. You can get round this by creating a fixture personality which controls say 5 or 6 parcans per fixture, however because the Fat Frog only supports 1 brightness channel per fixture, you would be controlling the parcans using LTP channels such as Colour or Beamshape. This makes programming and operation a bit more tricky but it can be done. An easier option might be to use the DMX Patch function on the desk, to group together multiple parcans onto the preset faders.

You mention 30m-50m cable runs with some problem Alphapacks. Did you have terminators on the end of the DMX runs?

The full part spec is: 4415000 10K Fader Linear, 60mm, (ALPHA) RA6020-101-20EI-B14-015 We still have stock of these - give the office a call if you need to order spares.

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Hi, We've had a number of reports of compatibility problems with certain monitors, and we are investigating, although this is made somewhat tricky because every monitor we've ever tried has worked OK... Until we get any further with analysing the root cause, the best advice I'm afraid is to find a monitor that works, that belongs to someone who's willing to trade. Apologies that we're not able to do any more than that at the moment, however we'll let you know when we have more information. Paul.

The Betapack1 fuseholder components are: 4030000 Fuseholder (p/mnt) 1,1/4 & 20x5 Schurter FEU031-1673 4031000 Fusecap (bayonet) 1,1/4 Schurter FEK031-1661 4011000 Fuse 1.25" 10A QB Ceramic HRC only We still have these in stock, give the office a call if you need to order some.

The +20V PSU is specced for a maximum of 5mA on all 12 of the 10V outputs, plus a bit to run the actual desk. If your dimmers sink less than 5mA per control channel, then you don't need such a big PSU. Yes you can use the supply from the dimmers, that's what it's there for. Be careful to check the voltage, polarity and pinouts are compatible, as this is a notorious problem area with analogue control. The higher voltage on the PSU is to allow for cable losses & low mains voltages, in reality a good +15V supply should work OK.

The URLs for topics have changed since we moved to new forum software, so for example: http://support.zero88.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1351 becomes http://support.zero88.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1351 We're working on getting the links automatically redirected, but for now you can manually work them out if you need to. I've fixed the link above for convenience.

Zero 88 is pleased to announce the launch of the next generation of Jester lighting desks at PLASA 2007. For users seeking an easy to use, fully featured moving light desk, at an affordable price, the Jester ML is the perfect solution. The Jester consoles were originally introduced in the summer of 2005. They rapidly became the console of choice for small to medium sized venues, gaining rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2006 and 2007. Offering all the features found in the existing Jesters consoles (monitor support, USB storage and easy patching) the new Jester ML’s also provide the tools needed to work effectively with moving lights, palettes, effects engines and a full fixture library. The new Jester ML range will replace the Fat Frog consoles. This ensures that Zero 88 continues to offer users the best possible choice in entry level to mid range moving light controllers built on the latest technology. Now, with the Jester ML consoles, the Leap Frog range and the Frog 2, users can select a control desk that will control from 30 to 200 plus moving lights all using a similar programming philosophy.