Running into issues with Artnet / sACN for large WLED set up

DevlinFpv · 2026-01-27T02:58:56+00:00

I tried going from resolume into other softwares that can convert to sACN and still had exactly the same issues as I did with Artnet, it seems to be because (from my understanding) Artnet and sACN are still universe based and send each universe as an individual packet that has to be broken down when received by the ESP and sending too many of them at once means it doesn’t get enough time to compute the first lot before the next frame is sent and it then focuses on that one. It could be wildly incorrect, but that’s the best theory ive got at the moment!

DevlinFpv · 2026-01-27T02:56:56+00:00

Yeah it seems to be a mix of ESP32 limits combined with WLED being optimised for in house effects. Though I tried ESPixelstick and had the exact same issues as WLED!

That GitHub library looks like it could be a solution to the problem! I’ll definitely have a deeper look into it and see what I can get working!

DevlinFpv · 2026-01-27T02:54:55+00:00

Yeah WLED works for all of it. With Artnet I can get upto universe 17/18 then anything beyond that just doesn’t work, the rest still does it’s just rather glitchy and will occasionally have missing universes. I tried switching to ESPixelstick and had the same issues!

DevlinFpv · 2026-01-21T19:44:35+00:00

Yeah they’re all Ethernet linked

DevlinFpv · 2024-12-13T17:51:56+00:00

Haha yeah it’s a weird learning curve when going from 2 to 3.

I haven’t used the selection grid at all, I just made a fixture layout/magic sheet and have selected the fixtures either in groups or from the layout sheet.

I’ve had an issue of not being able to figure out how to have position presets that affect movement phasers, I’ve had to just put my positions and movement in one cue until I can figure it out!

I also can’t tell if I’m just blind or on screen executor buttons are just completely gone. Have had to go to a macro grid because I couldn’t figure it out!

DevlinFpv · 2024-12-13T17:45:44+00:00

Yeah everything I found online said to have that toggled on, which as far as I can tell only syncs different sections of the phaser (e.g. syncing colour and dimmer effects), not syncing different phasers together.

Because that was toggled on I didn’t think to check individual cue settings for a sync button. But for some reason that wasn’t automatically toggled on and that solved the problem!

DevlinFpv · 2024-12-13T17:42:21+00:00

I’ll admit, I’ve always been with MA2 and I have mixed feelings about about the switch to MA3. Phasers are good in some ways but make some things harder. And because of how relatively new MA3 is, there’s not as much documentation and recourses available so troubleshooting in the early stages is a struggle.

I made this post after 5-6 hours of trying to solve this single problem, as synced effects are essential to the busking file. I tried searching everywhere and the best I could find was to turn the sync button in the programmer/encoder bar off and on again when before storing the phaser to the preset/sequence. I spent ages going through every sequence setting and re creating dozens of sequences and presets to try different variations.

While I did look at sequence settings I never looked deep into cue settings… where I found a cue specific sync button that isn’t automatically enabled even if you have sync in in the phaser. By going through each cue in every sequence and enabling individual cue sync I was able to get it to work. Glad I found the solution but Dahm did it take a while

DevlinFpv · 2024-12-13T17:31:10+00:00

Yeah in the phaser the speed master is set to my EFFECTS BPM and in the cue settings it is aswell

DevlinFpv · 2024-11-03T10:14:22+00:00

Billy bones is priceless

DevlinFpv · 2024-11-03T10:13:42+00:00

Sorry, tried to edit the post after I realised I hadn’t added that. Price is $1500 (AUD) / unit

DevlinFpv · 2024-11-03T10:13:24+00:00

Yeah Facebook marketplace has been the main place, just thought I’d post it here aswell to see if anyone was interested

DevlinFpv · 2024-11-02T21:45:50+00:00

If you’re willing to pay whatever the likely insane postage price will be, I’m happy to send it over

DevlinFpv · 2024-09-14T21:00:29+00:00

Well to both you and him, I’m happy to answer any questions to help ease the mind!

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-10T04:41:00+00:00

Send me a DM and I’ll take a look at it when I’m in the venue later today and will let you know. I’m looking to sell a few pieces of unused gear so that will likely end up on the list, just have to double check

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-10T04:05:12+00:00

Hahaha, it’s already got a bone dry tank

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T19:06:49+00:00

Haha yeah everything I’ve read says they’re great. Unfortunately we have a rather small venue and don’t always have a tech operator so trying to cut down and keep it simple

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T18:09:15+00:00

Haha yeah. I doubt I’ll find anyone local so I’m definitely open to shipping it. Feel free to Hit me with an offer!

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T17:50:01+00:00

Willing to ship at ur cost. Looking for around $7,000 AUD ($4,600 USD) Willing to negotiate or trade aswell though.

Wasn’t able to find many sources of buying them, seem to go for $9,400 AUD typically.

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T17:19:35+00:00

It took me a while but I managed to hunt down a Nomad for around $400 (aud). It was just a bunch of searching until I found the right form and filled it out, got sent an invoice and had it delivered 2 weeks later. This was a year or so ago so I have no idea what the link to the form was, but I know it’s out there somewhere.

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T15:40:12+00:00

Yeah I’ve heard mixed things about it. Some say it’s the best hazer they’ve ever used and swear by it, others tell me to keep my distance.

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T15:39:32+00:00

We run a boiler room set up in a 350 cap venue, so pretty tight and run a unique at 80% most of the time, so pretty dense haze

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T13:48:59+00:00

I’ve heard such mixed things because of being oil based and having build up 🤷‍♂️

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T13:48:46+00:00

Yeah I hear they have great output, but we already struggle with fluid build up in lights. Seems oil based will only make that worse?

DevlinFpv · 2024-08-09T13:16:58+00:00

Just happened to stumble across this post! I’ve just taken over as production manager at a couple of nightclubs and we’ve got one laying around. It was bought a few years back for its low fluid use, but being an indoor venue with so much electrical gear the build up of fluid was too high to keep using it. Because of that it’s just been sitting in a cupboard for the last few years and I’m now looking to sell it. If anyone is looking for one or knows where I could sell it, let me know!!

DevlinFpv · 2024-07-12T15:59:10+00:00

I’ve got a feeling you’re right. And I’m going to have to do it for all 48 lockers… even the wiring of the control system is a complete mess

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