[SML] PC based DMX console with reliable iPad remote software

[Ford Sellers]

Take a hard look at ChamSys, https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/

There are 2 apps that work with it, “MagicQ Remote”, and “DMXCheck”.  Both are available on iOS, and Android.
To access the Apps without purchasing a console, you’ll need the Rackmount Dongle.

You can spend $0, and keep one universe of DMX via your Enttec device.  But, you won’t have the Apps, and the Enttec can only be used for DMX universe 1.  But you still have all of the TCP/IP protocols for up to 64 universes.
The basic software is a free download, and has the following features:

·         FREE - 64 universes of DMX output over Artnet, Pathport, sACN,  Strand Shownet

·         Runs on Mac, Windows or Linux  computer, so your Windows 7 machine should be groovy

·         Includes a Free 3D Visualizer

·         Includes a Free 8 Layer Media Server

·         Includes in-built 3D and 2D Pixel Mapping

·         Free Plots and paperwork printing



The Rackmount Dongle unlocks all of the features of a full console on your PC.
Using that Dongle unlocks these other features:

·         Stand alone MagicHD mode - 8 layers

·         Scheduled Events

·         Remote control (via iOS, Android, PC, Mac)

·         Audio Input

·         Full Screen Execute

·         Web Server editing (viewing is supported)

·         Autostarting Playbacks

·         Playback Synchronisation

·         Multi Programming

·         Triggering of playbacks using DMX input

·         USB-MIDI Support within MagicQ



HTH,
-Ford


From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Braun via Stagecraft
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 11:16 PM
To: stagecraft at theatrical.net
Cc: Stephen Braun <sbraun1 at twcny.rr.com>
Subject: [SML] PC based DMX console with reliable iPad remote software

Hello Everyone,
Thanks for all of the great advice over the years.

I've been trying to use (an un-named) pc based DMX controller for a few years now, just because I want to be able to use an iPad/iPhone based wireless, remote control app.

There are many work days at my venue, where I must focus my conventional stage lights from a variety of hanging positions that are difficult for me to get to.  I have to assemble a scaffold daily, in my auditorium, just to focus my F.O.H wash.   I would like to have a wireless, iPad app solution for a focus remote that works consistently.

The system that I have chosen to work with so far, has always been unreliable, and I am ready to entertain some suggestions on what to use instead.

Just to be clear, I am not necessarily looking for suggestions for a replacement pc based 'show-controller'.  I already have a reliable, hardwired DMX controller.  I am only looking for a pc-based controller that will provide a reliable, wireless,  remote app via an iPad/iPhone.

I have:
 - a pc laptop, running Windows 7, dedicated to only the stage lighting.  No other apps, except a web browser to download any updates.  I do have access to other brands of pc's and versions of OS.
 - this laptop is hardwired to my own, private, wireless network, set up in my venue, so I'm not competing for bandwidth or dealing with firewalls, or any other users.  Just the laptop, running the DMX control software.
 -  two ENTTEC USB DMX Pro devices available, for my laptop to send DMX to my ETC dimmer racks.
 - only 250 DMX addresses, for 198 conventional dimmers, and 2 Rosco iCues, 3 GAM gobo rotators, 15 Wybron For-runners.
 -  an iPad 2, an iPad Air, and an iPhone 6, to run the remote-control app.

I do have a few hundred dollars to put towards this, so I can purchase new software, and USB/DMX converters if necessary.

Thanks again for any input.

Cheers,
sfb






Stephen F Braun
sbraun1 at twcny.rr.com<mailto:sbraun1 at twcny.rr.com>
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