Re: [LCtalk] Is this a viable set up

[Dirk Offringa]

Carl Byrne wrote:
> I don't think you need more than one Lanbox to do this. The Lanbox is 
> capable of controlling many more DMX channels then you will need in this 
> project. I also noted that you planned to construct a custom relay/switch 
> box. For any outputs that require relay control, why not simply use a DMX 
> relay output pack? 
 
I'm not aware of any DMX relay packs on the market that do simply "flip 
a switch" without providing current, only switch packs that provide 
mains output on/off. So, most probably, some sort of relay should be 
used for each output. (You wouldn't want 230V mains anywher near a 
fountain anyway).  That's how I command my non-dmx fog machine (most 
recently discussed here), using 1 channel of a simple Botex 4ch switch 
pack that commands a relay to simulate a pushbutton. But you're 
definitely right to suggest going that way, with only 1 LanBox.

Dirk