[SML] DMX/Programmable Winches/Hoists

[C. Andrew Dunning]

Bill (and, everyone else), your concerns make perfect sense.  Thanks for the wise perspective.

FWIW...

- We're lifting a 30'-diameter camouflage net - to be able to create "draped object" looks (or, tents) at stage level...to do reveals...and, do create an organic ceiling for our stage.  I doubt the whole piece of softgoods will weigh 50 lb.

- We are open to other control options.  Given the minimal weight and the desired level of control, dmx winches simply seemed to be the route that made most sense.

- If we end up pursuing a dmx option, I have zero interest in controlling the winch system from the lighting console - or, from a distance.  Dmx or not, control is to be dedicated and the operator will be at the stage when any moves are made.

Thanks, again.

Regards -

C. Andrew Dunning
Landru Design
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Nashville, TN, USA
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cad at landrudesign.com
landrudesign at gmail.com
landrudesign at comcast.net
www.landrudesign.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Conner [mailto:billconnerastc at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 3:27 PM
To: C. Andrew Dunning; Stagecraft Mailing List
Subject: Re: [SML] DMX/Programmable Winches/Hoists

If these loads are overhead - as in over people -  DMX controlled hoists are simply unsuitable and not safe.  If you are completely certain that no one - performer, technician, public, anyone -  will ever be under the load, have at.


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Bill Conner Fellow of the ASTC