iresq Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Using 682 controller with latest firmware. Trying to test 2 2811 strips (25 pixel groups in each). The strings test fine on the 682. On the LOR side, running 3.9. 485 attached and control lights checked. Added dmx universe 1. Network preference set to e1.31 multicast. Made simple animation, DMX universe 1 converted to RGB. Can't get the strips to light up. Any help or tutorial out there? I'm looking but so far nothing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 I should add the 485 connected only to allow control of lights. The 682 is plugged into my router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougd Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Dont see where you have the control panel running, it has to be running to output e1.31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan C Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 You should not have RS485 connected to the E682 controller - it uses E1.31 from the controlling PC, which is Ethernet - the same Ethernet connection that you had set up when you were testing the E682 controller. Regards, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Boyd Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Same problem I had earlier this week. RS485 hooked up like you only to keep control lights checked. Control panel was running and connection was accepted. I think mine was in the settings. I was trying to do Unicast and Multicast at the same time. I'm going to hook it up again this weekend and see if I can get it to work. Doug, if your home this weekend, be expecting a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Control panel is running. The 682 is connected to my router. The 485 connected to allow me to control the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shubb Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Make you you have the test pattern off on the 682 before you try and run lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougd Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Any errors in the "dos command window" that pops up when you start the control panel? All ports open ok? Ron, call me any time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Got it (and am embarrassed). This was not on my show computer and didn't even think about com port assignment. Was noticing control lights kept unchecking itself. DUH. Big thanks to Jeff McIntyre for his help. It's like I'm a noob all over again. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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