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  4. Disabling The Blackout Key?

    in Leap Frog 48 & 96

    Posted

    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 :)

  5. Martin SCX700 Mode 2 on Jester 24 What does what

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

  6. Fat Frog Fixture personality's

    in Frog Range MK1

    Posted

    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

  7. Custom Fixture (XMOVE LED 25R)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

  9. Showtec Fixtures

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

  10. Showtec Fixtures

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

  11. Patching strand i cue lights

    in Leap Frog 48 & 96

    Posted

    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

  13. ADJ/Elation Event Bar

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

  16. Disabling The Blackout Key?

    in Leap Frog 48 & 96

    Posted

    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

  18. Fixture Wihout Brightness

    in Frog Range MK1

    Posted

    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

  19. Fixture Wihout Brightness

    in Frog Range MK1

    Posted

    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

  20. Fixture Profile Showtec

    in Leap Frog 48 & 96

    Posted

    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

  24. Miltec Par144Qs/b

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    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

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