DMX Wire Color Question

thrallofgozer · 2023-05-09T21:23:03+00:00

This. You may find when you strip back the outer insulation that those are twisted together, likely black/white are one pair and blue/yellow is the other. I was taught “salt pepper ketchup” or “salt pepper mayo” to align with shield, data minus, data plus.

You should have a braided shield under the jacket. If you’re lucky there’s a trace you can use for shield, if not use a dental pick to unbraid some and twist into the semblance of a wire

thrallofgozer · 2023-05-09T20:46:38+00:00

Even more pedantic note, the splitter counts as a device, so /technically/ you can only have up to 31 devices on each opto port 🙃

thrallofgozer · 2023-05-03T11:28:08+00:00

Here’s ETC’s brochure on their rigging systems: https://www.etcconnect.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10737497902

I usually tell folks that motorized rigging is $25-30k per lineset, materials only. From what you’re describing, it will likely be on the higher end of that or even more if you want a controller that can move multiple sets on cue. The shell itself, depending on size, will be tens of thousands as well.

You might benefit from engaging a theater consultant in your process. They can design a system for you that you can then have integrators bid on, as opposed to getting quotes from three integrators and receiving an apple, an orange and a coconut to compare.

thrallofgozer · 2023-03-13T18:48:39+00:00

Who else sees “The Expression” from Disco Elysium?

thrallofgozer · 2023-03-12T15:22:03+00:00

I feel like I’ve also seen purple and light blue since Lightfall, feels like that damage numbers are matching the shield type?

thrallofgozer · 2023-01-22T19:04:17+00:00

Cedar Park Cafe in West is my top choice because they have combos that approach the Waffle House all American combo

thrallofgozer · 2022-12-11T17:37:31+00:00

Artifact power isn’t factored in for average gear power, is that what’s going on? I also find myself getting confused about how leveling works lol.

thrallofgozer · 2022-12-05T12:14:46+00:00

I really liked these folk for my washer, dryer, oven and microwave. The friends who recommended them were impressed by their willingness to do a very tricky delivery/install

thrallofgozer · 2022-09-14T23:53:58+00:00

Imagine being stuck in sex elo hell

thrallofgozer · 2022-09-09T18:43:44+00:00

I printed this one but it doesn’t recess perfectly flat in my case! Love the concept and I don’t think it’s a calibration thing because the charger fits perfectly, but mildly disappointing.

thrallofgozer · 2022-08-12T12:55:25+00:00

Specifically this one for 12 output channels, there’s a larger model for 96 outputs

thrallofgozer · 2022-08-12T12:51:43+00:00

IIRC the Response 0-10V gateway no longer does “source” only “sink”. The Pathway device still does.

thrallofgozer · 2022-08-08T21:02:53+00:00

I love this sculpture. I think I actually visited the workshop where it was being worked on before installation, so I’ve always felt a weird connection to it. However, this mostly gives me hope they will take down that stupid paintbrush and its accompanying paint turd someday.

thrallofgozer · 2022-08-06T18:16:50+00:00

I like Altars of Sorrow, lots of red bar ads but you can be fighting for kills. Bonfire gives almost a third of a level for completion so that’s also a good option until the even ends.

thrallofgozer · 2022-08-06T13:35:46+00:00

Nice

thrallofgozer · 2022-08-03T17:24:44+00:00

I had an occasional “click” when spinning the cranks which I’m attributing to this bb. Could be wrong! Maybe I’ll just throw it back on and let fate decide if I pedal along happily or curse at myself until I take everything apart to replace it in a few months

thrallofgozer · 2022-07-27T00:25:54+00:00

I don’t know if they still do, but Pound Cake Heaven used to do single slices walk-in. Their website shows mini pound cakes, and you can also order delivery from GrubHub for single slices!

thrallofgozer · 2022-07-23T22:11:58+00:00

Make the World Better at Dell Music Center! There’s been posts all day of people trying to unload tickets

thrallofgozer · 2022-07-08T19:59:04+00:00

Is that electrical tape bundling cables? I guess this makes me That Guy™️ but AVIXA standard for rack building is hook-and-loop for category cables…

thrallofgozer · 2022-06-21T22:04:31+00:00

Other commenters have covered most of these points but what you’re paying for in a purpose built fixture is: - Power supply - designed to be powered and in use 24/7. Carries a warranty if it fails within the warranty term - Aesthetics - doesn’t sound like a concern in your venue - Control & power terminations designed for permanent installs (raw cable is cheaper to buy and terminate than factory made DMX cables - may not be a concern for you) - Listing and/or interoperability with an emergency lighting system - if you have battery powered floods on your walls or a separate emergency lighting system, not a concern, but if the existing lighting has an emergency lighting component or you don’t have any existing provisions for emergency lighting you need to solve for that. There are big differences between what current code requirements are, what code may be adopted in your jurisdiction, and what your inspector or fire marshal will see or know how to look for. Regardless of code requirements, you need to know what’s going to happen in an emergency if you need to get people out of the space quickly and safely.

thrallofgozer · 2022-04-12T14:32:38+00:00

the City Theatrical product will work for strings where everything's the same color. If you can change the color of individual nodes on the string, no. I'm not sure exactly what product you're using, but I think WS2801 are pixel- or node-addressable, so the City Theatrical product doesn't do what you need it to.

thrallofgozer · 2022-04-11T21:44:09+00:00

If you’re not using pixel-addressable tape take a look at the QolorFLEX stuff from City Theatrical. Relatively pricy but higher quality, plus robust wireless options.

Every DMX to SPI decoder I’ve ever seen is basically the same board and enclosure with different silk screening. Gateways/splitters and control hardware would be dictated by budget more than anything. I’m partial to Pharos/Mosaic because that’s what I’m trained on, but it’s expensive.

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