Data & networking questions

[Jon Hole]

We're creating a range of training resources covering data distribution and networking - the way your lighting console talks to your rig.

If you have questions, or suggestions of topics, please let us know!

For example:

• Why is an audio XLR and a DMX cable different?
• Is it true that RDM causes lights to flicker?
• What's the difference between Art-Net and sACN?
• How do subnet masks work?

[kgallen]

"Is it true that RDM causes lights to flicker?"

You need to include your handy tip which is to address problematic fixtures above a certain address.

6/June/2020 Updating with info from the latest Z88 video series (DMX & RDM):

*If* RDM start code interpretation is the issue with the fixture's DMX implementation:

• Address the fixture above DMX address 32 (90% chance of solving issue)
• Address the fixture above DMX address 257 (should definately solve the issue)

Jon also covers it hear on the Forum. I can never remember the upper number, so let's write these down everywhere!

 

[Erics]

I would like to see some topics like:
Support of RDM over Network with Artnet Nodes !?
Recomanced Network Switches
Example configs for typical network setups with nodes an visualizer
On LED setups you need syncronisation of outputs. used with software like madrix.