Open Dmx USB with Resolume

[okp]

hi guys i need some little ask,
Did anybody in here ever try Open Dmx Usb with Resolume ??
if yes, how was that ?
any answer would be much appreciated..

[Oaktown]

I haven't use this particular hardware but I use(d) the Enttec DMX USB Pro. It seems to work fine on a PC but I always had issues on a mac where I couldn't find it so I switch to the Open DMX Ethernet (ODE) and haven't had any issues since.

As far as working with Resolume, if you computer can drive it then you should be able to use it with Arena no problem.

[He2neg]

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[Pechorin]

Open DMX doesn't work...
I have tried few Open DMX USB device with Arena 5.0.1:
Resolume detect Open DMX USB devices as USB PRO (I think it's mean Enttec USB PRO), and even send signal on it (FTDI chip receiving some signals), but the signal not make it to physical DMX output, because Enttec USB PRO have a bit different hardware, unlike Open DMX.

I think Resolume will not work with virtually any cheap USB DMX interfaces, because mostly all of them based on the FTDI 232 (USB to serial converter) + MAX485 (RS485) chip, including EntTec Open DMX USB

It's will be nice to have Open DMX supported in Resolume. It's so many devices on market, easy to get one or you can simply build one yourself (DIY) for 10-20$. Of course it not suitable for pro level applications, but if I need to drive just few LED PAR in small space to addition for projections, Open DMX controller can be perfect solution.
For me, Resolume USB DMX feature looks a bit useless because it supports only on 2 very specific device
(and BTW Enttec shipping policy limits possibility to get one of thous devices in some countries, like for example Russia )

[Zoltán]

It's will be nice to have Open DMX supported in Resolume. It's so many devices on market, easy to get one or you can simply build one yourself (DIY) for 10-20$. Of course it not suitable for pro level applications, but if I need to drive just few LED PAR in small space to addition for projections, Open DMX controller can be perfect solution.
For me, Resolume USB DMX feature looks a bit useless because it supports only on 2 very specific device
(and BTW Enttec shipping policy limits possibility to get one of thous devices in some countries, like for example Russia )

If you are into DIY, I have made a fully working artnet to dmx converter with a raspberry pi and OLA, that works nicely with resolume.
for the setup and some schematics see here: http://eastertrail.blogspot.co.uk/2014/ ... l-ii.html
I made a custom PCB with an ADM485, taking the power supply from the 5V line, and the signal from the TX of the Pi to DI, set the ADM485 to send mode by connecting both DE and RE pins to 5V with a pull up resistor, then soldered a 3 pin XLR directly to the output.
As I am not receiving data the 120R terminator is not needed on the sender side. Also regarding ground loop - Isolation circuit is not needed for me as I pan to place the Pi as near to the lights as possible getting the power from the same outlet, and the the ethernet is already Isolated.
It's the little black box in this video:

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[tatoaraoz]

Hi guys,

Theres is still not working Arena with Open DMX devices?
Any update?

for the setup and some schematics see here: http://eastertrail.blogspot.co.uk/2014/ ... l-ii.html

The link is broken.
Thanks

[Oaktown]

updated link

[Joris]

We are phasing out all support for USB DMX devices.

DMX over USB is not an adequate protocol for the amounts of data Resolume can be requested to send and receive.

For "tinker" type setups, Art-Net to an Arduino with an Ethernet shield is a much more versatile and future-proof solution.

[tatoaraoz]

OK. thank you.