kevinob Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I've gotten all the way to step 17 successfully below. I've got a new pixcon 16 and have been able to test pixels and setup most everything... just can't get to the end where the red light stops blinking and the computer recognizes the board. Things I suspect: The darn Static IP thing. I work with computers all day but I've never quite got this IP thing. My computer network defaults to 192.168.1.0... so it won't let me set the static IP of the pixcon at 192.168.0.50. So I've tried to get all the way through steps below with the IP set at dynamic, and also tried 192.168.1.50. I end up at dead end either way. The LOR Network Preferences tool goes through the troubleshooting process if I try to set it to 192.168.0.50 (or force set it to that IP by holding the 'factory IP' button on bootup) so I'm not sure what to do there. Is the answer that I need to re-set my entire home network to 192.168.0.0 just so this will work? if so or if not, any guidance would be appreciated. or..... I've confirmed that my red USB hs dongle is on Com3..( I verify that by unplugging it and seeing it's effect in device manager). so in LOR Network Config I've changed from Comm 1 to Comm 3 and speed of 500k. Also in "Pixel Port Setup" tab I've selected "High Speed".... are those the 2 settings to get the network setup for "Enhanced LOR" and on the right Comm port or am I missing something else somewhere? I moved jumpers over to LOR also per instructs below... I'm following this checklist posted by @Mr. P that I think is from Dev Mike. Any help would be appreciated. All the other steps went without too much pain. Seeing the LED's work via Test Mode in the Network Config has me pretty excited... Just this one last step where I'm obviously missing something... http://forums.lightorama.com/index.php?/topic/41240-any-ideas-pixel-colors-not-correct/#comment-381558 1. Some pixels have a front and a back. Ensure you know which side data goes IN to. Pixels from LOR can accept data from either end, are plainly marked, or are pre-wired. 2. Pixels have a voltage. Ensure you have the proper power supply. LOR Pixels are 5v. If your pixel package from LOR included a power supply, you do not need to worry about this step. 3. Pixels have current draw (amperage). Ensure you are not exceeding the amps per channel/power supply/etc. Pixels from LOR will draw 3A per 50 pixels at 5V (15 Watts). If your pixel package from LOR included a power supply, you do not need to worry about this step. 4. Wire power supply to PixCon16, if not already wired. 5. Remember – never connect or disconnect anything from PixCon16 with power applied. 6. Power up board. Follow instructions in DMX and E1.31 for pixel control document if needed. Open Network Preferences/Find Configure PixCon16/Click on PixCon16 in list, and open the PixCon16 configuration window. Only work with a SINGLE Pixcon16 connected to your network at one time until properly configured -- IP address conflicts can occur if you attempt to configure 2 or more. Do not continue until you are able to reliably talk to the board and configure it. 7. Ensure board firmware is AT LEAST 1.4.8. Do NOT downgrade if higher. Do not continue until firmware is updated to at least 1.4.8. Instructions are found in the manual. If you have the LOR Control Panel loaded, UNLOAD IT before attempting to update firmware. Updating the firmware while the Control Panel/Comm listener are running can cause the board to FAIL. 8. Properly set up Pixel Type and Pixel Speed in configuration. Ignore all other parameters. 9. Properly wire 1 pixel string to 4 wire connector. Follow pin-outs in the manual. Note -- Some pixels do not have/require the clock signal. 10. Connect pixels to a single port, power up. Pixels may briefly flash. Pixels that stay ON indicate incorrect pixel type or speed selected on #8 11. Run hardware test from manual using buttons on the PixCon16. If pixels do not work, problem is most likely #8. Go back there. Do not continue until the Hardware Test works properly. 12. Wire the rest of your pixels to the 4 wire connectors. Connect them to the PixCon16. Run the hardware test again. Ensure all pixels are working correctly. Pixels that are not working indicate a problem with the pixel itself, or an under-rated power supply.Do not continue until the Hardware Test works properly for ALL pixels. 13. On the first tab of PixCon16 configuration, ensure you have the correct option specified for J3/J4. If you will use the board in ELOR mode, turn this option ON. For E1.31 ensure this option is OFF. 14. On the Second tab set up each port of the PixCon16 properly. You can use simple mode or advanced mode. All options are documented in the help file for the software or in the manual for the PixCon16. Remember, for E1.31 universes must also be set up in Net Prefs (the software will also offer to do it for you), for ELOR, 500K speed and Enhanced Light-O-Rama network (done in step 16). It is best to write down the settings. 15. Ensure you have the LOR Control Panel loaded (which will load the LOR COMM Listener). The COMM Listener is ALWAYS required to control pixels. 16. Properly configure your network preferences. E1.31: Ensure Universe matches universe on the board & Set IP address correctly (multi or unicast- specify). It is easiest to use multicast. ELOR: Ensure the COM port is set to at least 500K and ELOR mode is turned ON. 17. E1.31: Do not disconnect anything. Both LEDs should be SOLID ON. Do not continue until they are. ELOR: Disconnect Network cable, ensure jumpers on PixCon16 for J3/J4 are set to LOR. Connect HS USB adapter to computer, CAT5 from USB adapter to J4 of Pixcon16. Both LEDs should be SOLID ON. Do not continue until they are. 18. Start Hardware Utility. If asked if the HWU should take control of a port say NO. Open the pixel console. Set Pixel Console params correctly and test pixels with sliders. Do not continue until you can successfully control pixels. 19. Your board is now ready to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nander8 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Did you ever get this resolved? I am currently stuck on step 17 as well, solid green light and a blinking red light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinob Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 part of my problem is that I missed going into Advanced options and properly selecting the enhanced network mode. I feel like I selected 'high speed' in a bunch of places and met the need of 'going enhanced lor' but missed the real important setting area, follow red arrows below after launching LOR Network Configuration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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