Post by Don Gillett on Sept 6, 2014 10:54:58 GMT
DMX is a control protocol and interface for controlling lighting. It's often used for controlling stage lighting, lighting in clubs, etc. It can also be used to control things like fog machines and water shows. You often have DMX controllable lights paired with a DMC controller.
Here is a reasonable guide to how it works
www.cheaplights.com/hepages/dmxguide.html
Some DMX Lights
www.google.com/search?tbm=shop&q=dmx+light+head
Some DMX Controllers
www.google.com/search?tbm=shop&q=dmx+controller
Lots of DMX to PC interfaces out there. Some of these can store light shows and run without a computer.
www.google.com/search?q=dmx+interface&tbm=shop
Some DIY interfaces
stevenbreuls.com/2013/05/diy-usb-dmx-dongle-interface-for-under-10/
stevenbreuls.com/2014/03/diy-usb-dmx-controller-for-under-10_2_ethernet_cable/
stevenbreuls.com/2014/04/dmx-rs485-wrong-board-fix/
DMX shields for Arduino
www.google.com/search?q=dmx+arduino&tbm=shop
This is a very good source for DMX products that I have ordered from
www.cheaplights.com/hepages/Lighting.html
www.cheaplights.com/cart/page35.html
I list of DMX software (I have not tried any of these)
www.chromakinetics.com/DMX/links.htm