Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Well, I just went & looked thru the 4 board/enclosures I boughtI have: all rated for 40a, in Ritetime enclosures - all green boards(1) CTB16D(3) CTB16DV3So I have controller card - can run the show in standaloneBut I am planning on running this from a laptop or another PCI can't seem to find the CTB16DV3 version on the website? I did a search, it did not turn up any resultsI need to buy the LOR software (extended version?) starter packI'm also planning on adding (4) PC-CTB16B w/high power heat sinks cards to this setupI can't seem to find specs on the DV3 version or the version I am planning on buyingI just want to be sure all the cards can do the "same thing" as far as dimming, etcThe spec sheet for the PC version seems to indicate it will do all the same thingsOn - Off - Fade - Twinkle - Shimmering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 David,Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but, essentially, all of the LOR boards are identical as far as what they can do as far as lighting control. (Older boards might be an exception.)The only difference that I can see among any of the current models is that some have "soft" unit selectors vs. physical switches.Some models might have ADDITIONAL features like MP3 playback, etc. but the lighting control is the same.I think even the triacs are the same across all models as well.As for your DV3 - I think that one's got the wireless feature - but don't quote me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hmmmm...thought I had replied to this thread...guess notThanks for the informationI'm now looking at the PIR motion detector to start up some lights as an alarm system3 days left in the sale..I have time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Well, you need the software. LOR was originally going to release 2 versions...one for controlling lights with LOR boards, and one for X-10 and I/O boards. That idea was scrapped, and now it's only the extended version...no basic version. You should also get the STARTER PACK...that comes with the USB/serial connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yes, I am ordering 2 more controllers w/starter pack extended software versionAt present I do not have any software or connectorI bought the 4 boards second handI need to figure out if I can do the show from the computerThen after the show shuts down hav ethe downloaded version on the director card start-up via the PIR if it detects motionOr if you can run one show or the other, but not bothIt would be a small pain (?) if I had to download a different show to my director card after the show each nightThanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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