Inventory

Here’s a list of the hardware used in this repository, with links to suppliers

Control Hardware

If you want to control DMX-512 fixtures from a laptop, you’ll a USB-to-DMX converter, and software that speaks to it.

USB-to-DMX Adapters

• Enttec DMX Pro USB-to-DMX adapter
• DMXKing UltraDMX Micro USB-to-DMX adapter

DMX-to-Programmable LED

• DMXKing LeDMX4 Pro4 DMX programmable LED controller

Ethernet to DMX

• DMXKing eDMX1 Pro Ethernet-to-DMX adapter

Microcontroller to DMX

• Arduino MKR485 shield
• Make your own DMX interface
  • MAX485 RS485 transceiver IC
  • 120-ohm resistor - for RS485 termination of cables and connectors
  • XLR 5-pin female connector

DMX Fixtures

• Elation SIXPAR300
• Chroma-Q ColorCharge
• ETC Desire D22

Software

• Node.js
  • node-dmx library
• QLC+
• DMXKing eDMX1 Pro Configuration Utility
• TouchDesigner IDE
• Arduino IDE
  • ArduinoDMX library
  • DMXSimple library