paulanator Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I have a new DMX device, and I have not done any programming on it yet, I was going to wait for the new version that has been mentioned to replace iDMX.Can we get an approximate time frame when it will be available?I just did not want to spend the money on iDMX if this new fandangled way is going to be better and out in summer. If it is going to be really late in the year, I will just have to go with iDMX, so I can figure it all out by November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Soon I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstately Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I missed the mention that there would be a new I-DMX, can anyone point me to the thread it is in?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 This thread mentions the new products coming...http://lightorama.mywowbb.com/forum81/25276.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-klb- Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 And not a new iDMX, but rather a USB to DMX adapter to work with LOR. This way your computer CPU is computing all the frame intensities, instead of a microcontroller in the iDMX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Meaning if you are using a mini director, you would still need to use the IDMX.My question would then be:How much computer do you need to run the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfunk Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 SteveMaris wrote:Meaning if you are using a mini director, you would still need to use the IDMX.My question would then be:How much computer do you need to run the show?Good question. Now we wait for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 If I check this thread 3 times a day, does that mean I have O.C.D.?:shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Brunner Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 No, it just means you have the L O R B U G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Amedee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 What a Doctor,EMT,RN would say!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanator Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hey Dan, LOR folks, Just a comment on a projected timeframe would help us plan.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLD Kevin Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 -klb- wrote: And not a new iDMX, but rather a USB to DMX adapter to work with LOR. This way your computer CPU is computing all the frame intensities, instead of a microcontroller in the iDMX. Will the USB to DMX adapter a better choice than having the microcontroller in the iDMX do the processing? I use a rather older laptop (5 yrs old) for my shows and I'm right at the point of purchasing an iDMX, but I will wait if the USB to DMX adapter will be better...but not if it requires me to upgrade my laptop due to lack of my CPU. Timeframe would be great too becasue I need to start testing soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfunk Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I too have been buying a lot of RGB DMX devices and I await the new DMX adapter. I have more computers than I need so I feel this adater will meet my needs. I just need the time frame and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-klb- Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Cracker wrote: -klb- wrote: And not a new iDMX, but rather a USB to DMX adapter to work with LOR. This way your computer CPU is computing all the frame intensities, instead of a microcontroller in the iDMX. Will the USB to DMX adapter a better choice than having the microcontroller in the iDMX do the processing? I use a rather older laptop (5 yrs old) for my shows and I'm right at the point of purchasing an iDMX, but I will wait if the USB to DMX adapter will be better...but not if it requires me to upgrade my laptop due to lack of my CPU. Timeframe would be great too becasue I need to start testing soon.Too early to tell unfortunately. It will take some user testing to get some answers. At least, I expect that the USB adapter will be under $75, and if you are only looking at one universe of DMX, it probably does OK on not much more than the minimum LOR requirements. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmes Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I too am curious. A friend loaned me his iDMX and I've been experimenting all night! The color options with RGB is great and LOR makes it so easy to use ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafter Bar R Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Was there a mention of a smaller DMX dongle device that provide 16 channels or something being kicked around? That would be nice for some of these DMX devices that cannot be re-assigned channel numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightORamaDan Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 If you plan to use a PC to run your show I would hold off on the purchase of an iDMX1000.... We are a couple of months off on the release of a less expensive alternative for PC driven shows... There will be a version that will not rely on the PC for Frame Timing.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanator Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Dan,thanks a bunch, that is exactly what I needed to know.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Slonka Jr Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thanks for the info. Dan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLD Kevin Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I've asked this question already, but will direct it towards the lor staff...Is the only difference between the iDMX and the new adapter is that you use a PC to run it? Any other differences? Pro/Cons? I'm kinda in a tough spot because I have some new DMX items and I want to test them soon. Don't really want to wait 2 to 3 months cause that is pushing my schedules if it doesnt work out. And I don’t want to get the iDMX if the better choice for my needs is the new adapter. Decisions Decisions. Probably stupid question...Anyone in SoCA have an iDMX that can rent to me for a few days? I break...I buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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