DMX controllers - which one your opinion guys?

[AbsolutNut]

I am considering a couple of controllers with 4 universes like the following. Are either suitable and if so which one to go for?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E1-31-sACN-T ... Sw65FXu8QH

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4DMX-2048CH- ... SwU-pXvqx6

TIA,
Steven

[NeforMalchik]

Use this controller works perfectly https://www.ebay.com/itm/DMX-512-contro ... 1060993223

[AbsolutNut]

Hi,

Thanks for that. Can I plug my DMX 3 PIN cable straight in to this? If not how do I connect my DMX cable to the lights?

Warm thanks,
Steven

[NeforMalchik]

There are clamping pads there can be connected as 3 contact or 5 contact slots

[AbsolutNut]

My DMX cable is like https://goo.gl/images/K8F9AR

I presume I have modify it and expose the wires to go in the clamps?

Thx,
Steven

[NeforMalchik]

I've done that

[GGGss]

if things might not work (or erratically)

***** Hey wait a minute ******
We assumed timing issues with the multi thread design introduced with v .12

****** but ******
erratic DMX behaviour can also come from the DATA+ and DATA- being switched over. US standards vs EU or ROW

First thing I had to do on my brand new Enttec Pro MK2 is to change the 5 pin connectors to 3 pin (obvious reasons ... 5 pin is 28x as pricey as 3 pin) AND !! [color:red]switch Data+ and Data- to get it working...[/color]

@massimo - is this legit? no timing issues before - multi thread = timing issues on mainly Chinese interfaces? (the DMX data+ and - may be wrong)

[AbsolutNut]

I've done that

Thanks for confirming!

[AbsolutNut]

if things might not work (or erratically)

***** Hey wait a minute ******
We assumed timing issues with the multi thread design introduced with v .12

****** but ******
erratic DMX behaviour can also come from the DATA+ and DATA- being switched over. US standards vs EU or ROW

First thing I had to do on my brand new Enttec Pro MK2 is to change the 5 pin connectors to 3 pin (obvious reasons ... 5 pin is 28x as pricey as 3 pin) AND !! [color:red]switch Data+ and Data- to get it working...[/color]

@massimo - is this legit? no timing issues before - multi thread = timing issues on mainly Chinese interfaces? (the DMX data+ and - may be wrong)

Yes, certainly don’t want timing issues with these Chinese controllers. Worst case scenario if it does cause problems, will just swap out for one of the more expensive tried and tested controllers instead.

[oskarmusician]

Hi! This kind of job = dedicated mainly for DIY hobbyists ...many times it happened that You don't come to the end of the project. There's an idea to fix the particular device like China device or Enttec USB DMX PRO MkII on a particular 1/2 19''rack case, and mount up there those DMX 3pin connectors, USB, RJ45 etc etc. Of course you'll have to read carefully the specs where DATA +/- wires gets on. But yes, you need to have fun with doing it DIY/(Do_It_Yourself). Regards