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Dave, I'd like to use the pc1600x as a controller for a set of dmx512 dimmer packs. You can definitely do this, just requires some hex programming. What does one do to get a midi continuous controller input signal to map to dmx512 channel level output signals? The LanBox responds to Note commands for setting DMX channel levels, but the PC1600x doesn't have an easy way to program those. You have to use hex commands and set the faders to "STRING" and put in the hex code. I do this all the time, so once you get the hang of it. Here's the overview: Edit the fader and set the FUNCTION to STRING The string contents should be something like this: 90 01 pr The '9' is the code for NOTE ON. The 2nd character is the MIDI channel you want to send it on (in hex, offset by 1, so MIDI channel 1 is a '0', 2 is '1', etc., 11 is 'A' thru 16 which is 'F'. So, putting '9F' would instead send on MIDI channel 16. The 2nd group is the LanBox DMX channel numbers in hex. (if you don't know how to convert to hex, ask and I'll give you more details instructions) The 3rd group is set to 'pr' (scroll all the way up past 'FF' to get this). When set to 'pr' it uses the fader position for the value. Just repeat this for each fader, changing the channel number. Obviously you have to do multiple presets since only 16 sliders are available. Another trick for doing pseudo-groups, is to gang multiple strings on the same slider. For example: 90 01 pr 90 02 pr 90 03 pr 90 04 pr This will have the slider control DMX channels 1-4 all on one fader! Hope that helps, Jon -- Jon Daggett http://daggett.tv Castle Studios Productions http://castlestudios.com MidiLite Systems http://midilite.com
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