mikeb

Argh - I accidentally pressed this key during a show yesterday It's so easy to say "don't press it" but I was adjusting my moving lights then somehow managed to hit the blackout button, leaving those on stage in darkness - thank goodness the followspots were on the ball The first time in a long while I've accidentally pressed the blackout button but a software switch to enable/disable the button would be advantageous to the console as well as to save my blushes

Roy, From what I can see the M2 mode of the fixture profile has 10 DMX channels; Colour: Color1 Beamshape: Shutter, Gobo1, G1 Rotate, Macro, FX Mac and FX Speed Position: Pan, Tilt, P/T Speed I predominantly use a Solution XL or Frog console so forgive me if this is something that you've already tried, but each aspect whether Colour, Beamshape or Position can have multiple "layers". This means that you press the attribute button, in this case Beamshape, more than once to view all the available options. Hope this is of use. Regards Mike

Chaps, You may find it better if the home positions are set; Dimmer = 255 (Full Brightness) Pan = 128 (Halfway) Tilt = 128 (Halfway) Shutter = 4 (Open) as these will make the fixture start from a mid-position with lamp on when the "home" button is pressed. My only other comment is that the colour should be "Color Wheel" and not "Other Color" but not sure if it makes much difference? Regards Mike

Hi there, Your fixture file looks Ok. Could you be trying to "Update Fixture file"? If so the console is expecting a Global Fixture file format. On the Solution XL, I "Load UFT" - User Fixture Type for custom fixtures that I've created - this may be similar for you? Regarding 5 pin and 3 pin connectivity, the answer is yes - both use pins 1, 2 and 3 with a straight mapping on pins. For 5 pin DMX, pins 4 and 5 were sometimes used for a second universe on other manufacturers equipment but I don't think this was ever established as a standard. Regards Mike

Hi there. Looks like the link needs updating... That said, the 10.12 software and phantom offline editor is available from the Frog Range Software release page; http://zero88.com/support/index.php?/de/Knowledgebase/Article/View/56/257/frog-range-operating-software-release-1012 Regards Mike

Thank you for the link I can probably guess the settings but a copy or list of the DMX page would be useful; 3 DMX = 1-R, 2-G and 3-B. A generic 3 channel RGB fixture could be used for this mode 4 DMX = 1-R, 2-G, 3-B and 4-White. A generic 4 channel RGBW fixture could be used for this mode The 9 channel DMX is one I'm not so sure about so if you can reply with the details that would be good. Regards Mike

Hi Jimmi Just to let you know that the following are included in the 25.3 beta release of the fixture library and should be available soon. Expression 3300 Zoom : 12 Channel Mode Expression 3300 Zoom : 15 Channel Mode Expression 5000 : 9 Channel Mode Expression 5000 : 12 Channel Mode Can you forward more details for the Spectral 260 as these, although not specifically defined, may be available as a generic fixture. Many thanks Mike

TBH, I've more experience in moving lights but to provide my thoughts... In the fixture setup on the Solution desk it is possible to swap pan and/or tilt direction. It's also possible to swap pan/tilt control too - could this be a possibility? I've just looked at a manual - can you check all the fixtures are set the same, pan/tilt movement mode, DMX resolutions all set the same? Oops, prompt edit of post as having looked at the personality I see these don't have colour, etc. Regards Mike

Alstead, A couple of questions to clarify; Do you have any other movers configured on the desk and if so, are you seeing the same behaviour with them? What software build is on the desk - 7.7.0? Could you attach a show file to be looked at? Regards Mike

I've added a new personality based on something Jon mentioned to me at Plasa this year. I have called it 12/3 Channel. This means that with the unit in 12 DMX channel mode you add each head as separate fixtures, each with 3 DMX channels. This allows each head to use the brightness wheel and also allows use of absolute or fan modes for movement by the desk. The downside is that the 12 channel DMX mode does not have strobe functionality. Regards Mike ADJ.ift

Hi there, Had a quick go at the personality. Hope it's Ok... Regards Mike ADJ.ift

Hi gents, When setting up for a show, I encountered an error message regarding Watchdog detecting a non-responding process. I have attached a screen picture and the debug report. Regards Mike debug_16-11-2013_11-06-47.zip

Hi there, Was thinking of raising this as a feature improvement but searched the forum and found this. Shame it's always active - we've never used the button and it was accidentally pressed during a show today and the chap operating the desk didn't realise what he'd done I know "don't press the key" is an obvious answer but we're not all perfect. It would be nice if this could be a switchable feature in the options settings... please Mike

Hi Ben I've downloaded the manual and have created a fixture file for you. If you can take a look and see if it's Ok. Let me know of any problems. Regards Mike I've updated the fixture file for 3 DMX and 2 DMX modes - Regards Mike Chauvet.ift

R Not sure if I remember my DMX channels correct but I have created a fixture file. DMX 1 - R, DMX 2 - G, DMX 3 - B, DMX 4 - Fixed Colours, DMX 5 - Strobe and DMX 6 - Macro (Sound to Light?) When loaded, I believe you should see a virtual dimmer in the Beamshapes section. Let us know if you have any problems. Regards Mike Generic.ift

R I have a similar LED parcan and the RGB need to remain as Colours. This, as well as the virtual intensity should be what you need. I use my parcans on my old Alcora desk but will have a look at the generic fixtures in the latest global fixture template (gft) file and if I can't see one suitable, I'll try to create a fixture file for you tonight. You can then take a look to see how it's put together for future reference. Mike

PFA... Ok, the manual is a little confusing when it says; - DMX 2 Strobe, Shutter Closed and Slow to Fast - but Shutter should be open and static. - DMX 5 Gobo Rotate @ 128-191 picture shows Low Speed to Fast but text shows Fast to Slow - DMX 6 Prism @ 8-132 picture shows Low Speed to High Speed but text shows High to Low Let me know if I need to make adjustments Regards Showtec.ift

Richard, Those are the connectors I have for connecting a demux to my betapacks. If you haven't got the spec for what connection is on what pin then this may be of use; Zero88: Pin 1-> Ch1, Pin 2 -> Ch2, Pin 3 -> Ch3, Pin 4 -> Ch4, Pin 5 -> Ch5, Pin 6 -> Ch6, Pin 7 -> Supply and Pin 8 -> Ground. Hope that helps Mike

Hi there I can't find a link to a Hurricane manual on the web so if you can post one or take a look at a Phantom Spot [ http://www.highlite.nl/silver.download/Documents@extern@Manuals/40167_MANUAL_GB_V4.pdf ] and confirm is the DMX channels are the same. Regards Mike

Hi there, You can try the attached 13 channel DMX personality. I've not included an image of the fixture, so it should work on both USB and floppy consoles. Regards Mike ADB ColorBeam Quad.ift

Hi Terry, I can't attach the detailed DMX info from Miltec as it's too big but I have attached an IFT that I've compiled. The attached is for the newer desks as I've included a fixture image. Reply back if you need an IFT for the older floppy based Frog desks. I've created personalities for RGBW and RGBA fixtures - hope they're Ok. Regards Mike MilTec LEDHead.ift

Hi David. Take a look at the latest global fixture - in mine I see Chauvet COLORband Tri - should be what you're looking for Regards Mike

Hi there. I occasionally provide lighting to small events where a 12/24 or maybe a 24/48 console would be an appropriate physical size. I already have a Soulution XL for bigger events but would like a smaller console which has the functionality to turn the B preset into a submaster. DMX patching and being able to 'flash' these submasters would be a benefit too. It doesn't have to have ML capability but I guess looking forward, that functionality would probably be useful in the long term. Do zero88 have any current thoughts on this? Having searched the web, I know it is possible with another manufacturer but would like to stick with the quality of Zero88 kit. The reason I ask is that I'll have a couple of schools productions coming up and already have a variety show and a play in the diary - I could use such a console for each of these events Such a console would be popular with smaller venues, including village halls, community and small drama groups. Regards Mike Ahem - oops. I see the Jester can do the things I'm looking for...

Hi If I read your posts correctly, the default values for RGBW on the fixture you are using need to be set to 0 instead of 100 - what fixture are you using profile? This profile can then be checked and a adapted for you if that helps. Regards Mike

Hi CBMatt, I've had a go at a fixture profile for you but am not too sure about the "dimmer fine" channel. I believe it should work Ok but maybe someone could take a look and correct the file as needed? Regards Mike ClayPaky_SharpyWash.ift