How to Understand DMX Lighting and Fixtures

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out as much as possible about the protocol first.

   DMX stands for Digital Multiplex interface.
   
   Each universe 512 channels and is wired using 3-pins or 5-pins.
   
   A great web site is Ujjal's DMX-512 Website which tells you everything about DMX that you need to know.
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   Step 2: Learn how to address channels (see Use DMX Addressing)

   , You may need this info if you decide to build a fixture of your own. ,, Controllers range from 6-channel lightboards to 6 Universe lightboards, and cheap computer DMX dongles to Whole Hog systems.
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   Step 3: Understand the fixtures.

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   Step 4: Know how to overcome problems that may come up in the rigging

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   Step 5: programming

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   Step 6: rehearsals

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   Step 7: and showtime.

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   Step 8: Lastly

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   Step 9: but very importantly

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    Step 10: know how to work/program the controller.

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