Open. DMX Ricardo Dias. This project consisted in the creation of a USB interface that allows to control DMX 5. RS4. 85 devices in music shows. There are already some devices like these on the market, but the cheapest is around 5. Martin dongle costs more than 1. I really wanted one, but I couldnt afford those So I decided to make my own device. The building of a toy like this can be trivial for some, and, at the same time, a head ache for others. I must confess that I found it very simple, considering the accessibility to the products I needed. Here are the latest articles published on Toms Hardware. See the latest news, reviews and roundups and access our tech archives. Project Status. Progress 1. Time Spent 1. 5 hours. Cost 3. 0Tools Needed. USB Serial Converter. CanonXLR female connector. IC SN 7. 51. 76. 10. Veroboard. Box and screws. There is a surprisingly large range of software available on which to program your shows. DMXControl is widely considered the best free option. 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Some people showed, not how to make the bridge between the software and the lights, but how to generate the DMX signal to comunicate directly with the machines, which was not exactly what I intended. I found this PDF in Google. Using only 1 Integrated Circuit, 1 resistor and the Arduino, I could transform it into an authentic DMX Interface. It is actually very simple. The IC is not that expensive and nothing to say about the resistor. I mounted the circuit on my Diecimila and the protoshield, wired it to a LED PAR 6. DMX device I had here and it worked like a charm Then I thought I would be japperdising all the functionalities of the Arduino, by using just the RX channel, that is from the FTDI chip. I would be using neither the digital channels, nor the ATMega. I really needed one simplified circuit that had that USB to Serial converter the FTDI chip. I discovered that there were an Arduino version that had exactly that. The Arduino USB Serial Converter. PERFECT The circuit would be like the one on the left. Assembly. 1. Add 2 headers to the Serial Converter. This is an important step, as these headers will hold our Serial Converter, so that it doesnt shake and probably screw up with anexhaustive use. It is quite simple, provided that you have the necessary tools. I recommend a product that is called Handy Hands which allows you to hold the components, especially for precise solderings. Cut the front part of the box to fit the USB conector and the XLRCanon connector. In the image, you can see that the USB hole is a little, as it was made with an x acto. Axemusic. com is Canadas largest online music retail store and features the very best in Music Instruments, DJ Gear and music related Technology. We are here to serve. At our Chicago DJ Equipment Superstore, one can buy Cables and Wiring for all DJ equipment at affordable prices. Buy Cables of any size and gauge available at 123dj. Understanding a DMX controlled stage lighting system is the key to working with moving lights. Just what you need to know about DMX lighting control. RC4 Wireless provides wireless lighting and motion technology for theatre, film, and television. New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, Tokyo, and beyond. You should try to make it as clean as possible, using an hobby drill, like Dremel or similar. Drill the veroboard on the screws place. In the image, it is already drilled and with the screws. Everything shinny Soldering the Serial Converter to the veroboard. You should do this with maximum care, so you dont melt the FTDI chip, because you run the risk of burning it with the iron high temperature. Use the handy hands to hold the components in place and follow my tips on How to solder properly on the Tutorials section. Solder the IC and the resistor. Make shure to reserve some space in the prototype board for the Integrated Circuit and the resistor. Tou can use a IC socket, instead of soldering it directly. That makes it much easier if you need to replace the IC. Wiring it up. 6. Set the CanonXLR in place. Drill a hole and screw the connector. Wire the connector CanonXLRFollowing the schematics, make the necessary connections. Close the box, and it is done Final notes Software. The software that I recommend you to use is Freestyler. When it asks you what type of interface you have, chose Enttec Open. DMX. Plug in your DMX device and have funFAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the circuit need an Arduino No. The circuit is composed of USB Serial Converter which is a version of the Arduino, with no ATmega, only the USB Serial part has the FTDI chip, the IC 7. What is the USB Serial Converter on the list It is this one http www. MainMini. USBPurchased here http www. When you connect the interface to USB, the PC wont recognize it, right It will recognize, as long as you have the FTDI drivers installed. Those come with the Arduino IDE program, because the chip is the same FT2. R. Download link http www. DriversD2. XX. htm. When you run Freestyler, how does it recognizes the hardware and its portYou just need to chose the Enttec Open DMX interface. I have the Breakout Board for FT2. RL USB to Serial, will it also work, as it has the same chip Actually, this is not the same one I used. However, what really matters is the FTDI chip. It should work with no problems.