Smoke problem

[coombesy85]

I have 4 minimacs, channels 49, 59, 69 and 79 - and two smoke machine slinked. I have set these to channel 89 (dip switches 1,4,5 & 7?) But the Fat Frog doesn't seem to control them when I assign channel 89 to Fader 48.

 

BTW, it is a rosco 1700 smoke machine with rosco DMX remote.

[K-Nine]

Do you have any more information on the DMX control of the smoke machine ?

 

Would I be correct in assuming that it is controlled by a single DMX channel ?

 

If this is the case then you should be able to control it with the preset fader representing desk channel 48 (patched to DMX channel 89).

 

:idea: The desk will need to be in Wide mode

[coombesy85]

TBH I wouldnt know, but I think it is. So you simply have the fader on full for full output, or low for low output.

[coombesy85]

I have just thought, if i have programmed the smoke machines (dmx channel 89) to desk channel 48, I would need the desk in wide mode - correct?

[K-Nine]

We must be thinking along the same lines ... see my edited post above :idea:

[coombesy85]

ah ha - problem may be solved!

 

i'll keep you posted! :wink:

 

Cheers for your help!

[coombesy85]

ok tried in wide mode but still no luck, it just stays on constant with the DMX plugged in :-(

 

Maybe my dip settings are wrong for DMX patch 89?

 

Confused. :?

[GLX]

Sounds like you dont have a dmx smoker, is there a blinking led on the rear of the unit?(DMX)

[coombesy85]

yes there is

[K-Nine]

Try checking the Preset Control button, the associated LEDs and the position of the A Master and B Master faders.

 

In Wide mode, there are two 'scenes' - one defined by the preset faders and the other stored scene. The outputs of the two 'scenes' are controlled by the A and B master faders and the Preset Control button determines which fader controls which scene.

[coombesy85]

It seems the DMX remote is no good, they are coming to repair! Thanks for your help though!