3 Channel DMX controller (the cheap kind)

[JonB256]

I've briefly discussed with dmoore but haven't come to a conclusion yet, so I'll ask here.

I have a set of these 3 channel controllers (20 of them), and I set their addresses starting at 50 thru 119. I've tested the first one (50, 51, 52) but LightShopPro (LSP) insists on working only when I send commands to 51, 52, 53. Shifted by one. I have verified and even reset the controller.

I am using a D-Light RS485 dongle to send the DMX. LSP recognizes it without problem as an ENTEC (not pro).

Things I have NOT tried (yet). I haven't tried the next few controllers. I haven't tried it with Vixen (because I don't have it installed). But I will and soon.

Any ideas? Anyone had it happen before? Should I suspect the LSP plugin?

 

[chrisl1976]

Jon

I have not had any issues with the address when I link a few up to LSP using a Lynx dongle. Have you tried just linking the #50 controller up and seeing what happens.

Are you setting up the controller as a RGB controller and not a 3 channel controller?

 

[JonB256]

Chris, it may be the plug in for the dongle (Entec Open/D-Light) I'm using. That's what I'm not sure about.

I've tried using the Lynx DMX 16 controller (worked as 51, 52, 53)
I've tried a 3-channel RGB Wall Wash controller (worked as 51, 52, 53)
I tried a DMX Universe (worked as 51, 52, 53)

Sending a command to #50 gets me nothing.

Testing and experimentation continues. Downloaded Vixen. Haven't configured it yet.
Waiting on parts for my Lynx Dongle. Programmed chips will arrive soon, but still missing the MOSFET and Opto

 

[dmoore]

If after you have the Lynx dongle which is a known good quanity, I would be happy to Skype with you and see where the problem is. Of course you COULD come down on the 18th.... Harrison is coming...