Re: [LCtalk] Little problem with 2 Universes

[Fokko van Duin]

At 02:02 -0600 17-01-2006, Philippe Amand wrote:
> Hello:
>
> I'm now working for the first time with 2 Universes, 800 channels. I 
> had to built new fixtures definition files for the ETC Revolution 
> and Showco moving lights.  I decided to put the moving lights on 
> Universe 2, everything is working well, but I have a problem with 2 
> of the 6 ETC Revolutions. They do not want to work from Lanbox 1, 
> if I change the Interfase (in the fixture setup window)to lanbox 2 
> (universe2) they work without problem, but when I set them back to 
> lanbox 1 they do not work anymore, they are pached at channels 522 
> and 553, that corresponds to Universe 2. I have tried everything 
> and need some help. It's not a problem of the library as I have 4 
> Revolutions working well.

Check that in LanBox 2 (universe 2) all layers are cleared, as UDP 
input (universe 2 data) should go to the mixer. If there is any 
channel active it blocks UDP input, so to be sure erase (and save 
LanBox data) box 2, and setup for UDP input ch 501-1000 to 1-500 to 
mixer. I always use 500 channels for a universe, as it's much easier 
to remember the universe boundaries in LCedit+.

BTW LanBox 1 should do UDP broadcast ch 501-1000, as box 1 handles 
universe 1. In LCedit+ all fixtures should be assigned to box 1 (the 
master LCX), all fixtures placed above light channel 500 are in 
universe 2 ( so light channel 501 becomes DMX ch 1 in universe 2).


> Btw, if you want I can send you the fixtures definition files I have 
> built for the ETC Revolution and Showco fixtures.

Yes, please send them to me, and I will put them on the site after checking.

Regards,

Fokko van Duin,                     Creators of the LanBox-LC
CDS advanced technology bv,         DMX lighting controller.
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