I see that you can set DMX values (0 to 255) with a specific intensity, but how can I set DMX values with a ramp? If I can't, then how are you supposed to control a moving yoke with DMX values?
I don't know if I'm doing it right, but I use the Tools, Fade Tool Options, and then Tools, Fade Tool Settings to select the high and low values of my fade, and then use the fade tool as usual.
D.T., you are doing standard fades which only send intensity values of 0 to 100%. I'm finding that you can't send fades in the DMX range of 0 to 255. You can only set specific DMX intensities...which really stinks. That means that in order to move a moving yoke type light, you must either revert back to using the old intensity table...or do individual DMX intensities to the values you want and set them gradually to the movement you want resulting in very jerky movements.
Additionally, I can't open my dimmer on my moving yoke gradually. Basically, you cannot have any DMX valued smart channels. I'm really surprised that LOR II has left out DMX ramps and was pretty much expecting them to be there when the DMX (0 to 255) sequencing capability was made available. Now I need to break out the old LOR to DMX Intensity chart which doesn't permit precise values to aim your moving yoke where you really want it. Disappointing...
WayneKremer wrote: I'm really surprised that LOR II has left out DMX ramps and was pretty much expecting them to be there when the DMX (0 to 255) sequencing capability was made available. Now I need to break out the old LOR to DMX Intensity chart which doesn't permit precise values to aim your moving yoke where you really want it. Disappointing...
Please tell me I'm wrong....thx!
I don't think you are wrong. The iDMX has been out a couple years now and there doesn't seem to have been much progress made since its release. With the new products being released, I think the iDMX has been pretty much relegated to the back burner. It was supposed to have been increased from 256 to 512 channels over a year ago, but have not heard anything more on that either. I was tempted to get the new servo card and the CCR, but after investing in the iDMX and all the DMX equipment which has been sitting in my closet for a year or more, I figured it best to wait until the new stuff has been out a while and see if the promised software capabilities catch up with the hardware. LOR is a great company with support that is next to none; I think it is going through some growing pains right now.
