[SML] Automated Rigging Control Systems

[Bill Conner]

Yes. The Wagner Biro console I was introduced to a few year back was the
most intuitive rigging console I have ever seen. Was not available in North
America.  Worth looking if that had changed.

On Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 3:40 AM Ole Stigaard <ole at stigaard.net> wrote:

> We have Wagner Biro CATV5 in all three houses. Oldest system is 20 years
> now (catv3 back then). Is mostly reliable, but occationally we have had
> mechanical defects or bad sensors causing a full stop. Mainly on our
> automated floring system. The flybsrs just work.
> Their Customer Service is excellent though and reach able 24/7.
>
> Mvh Ole
> Royal danish theatre/opera/ballet.
>
> tir. 17. dec. 2024 02.49 skrev Bill Conner via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net>:
>
>> Tait's Navigator IMHO. My one project with it is Alley Theatre.  But road
>> shows are going to be tough to program quickly.  Please share what you end
>> up with.
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 12:13 PM Bruce Bennett via Stagecraft <
>> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> We run ETC/Vortek hoists with Foundation Controls in our largest theatre.
>>>
>>> The control system is generally dependable for set-up and strike use.
>>> Automated Fly Cues are another matter - we cannot rely on the control
>>> system for use with a sit-down touring show over weeks.
>>>
>>> We’re at the point that full controls replacement is being considered at
>>> multiples of $100K. Before heading down this road, we’re looking for
>>> success stories.
>>>
>>> Specifically, does anyone know of a large road house that uses automated
>>> Fly Cues with an in-house system? This is a different scenario from a tour
>>> travelling with a controls system and automation equipment.
>>>
>>> We are looking for something that allows us to use our house hoists,
>>> cued with our house control system, with a travelling show is set-up in a
>>> few days.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Bruce
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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