Category Archives: DMX

DMX Load

A fair number of controllers have DMX loads built in. I don’t use them. I am always worried id leave a load jumpered when I extend the DMX line further out. Either way you need to get to remember to … Continue reading

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4Channel Dmx DC Controller

I have a couple of RPM’s 4ch AC DMX SSRs.  They are a great concept for when you need a small channel count in a remote part of your display. I predominantly use LEDs for displays. This means DC is … Continue reading

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DMX Dongles

I have used two DMX Dongles for my Christmas lights: Enttec Open USB widget RPMs USB DMX Pro The Enttec Open work great but was subject to a fair amount of abuse and kept blowing the RS-485 driver chip. RPM … Continue reading

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Weather proof DMX connectors

I hate using RJ45 connectors for DMX. They just don’t have sufficient mechanical strength. 3 pin ( I know soap and water in some quarters) and 5 pin Cannons are great but a bit pricing. DMX wasn’t really planned for … Continue reading

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DMX Mega Break out PCB

Why Bother? When prototyping new DMX controllers a lot of the time is spent wiring up similar connections all the time, like the USART for RS-485 driver and an ISP connector, to program the uC.  This is where my DMX … Continue reading

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