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wurtzy
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Real Name: Michael Wurtzberger

Hi Everyone - Absolute newby here

I just bought a uDMX adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09D7 ... UTF8&psc=1
I'm running windows 10 Enterprise (LMK if you need more specs)

I am pretty sure the driver is installed correctly (uDMX doesn't have the triangle everyone talks about)

in the "inputs/outputs" I see "uDMX 1: uDMX output checked"
uDMX
This plugin provides DMX output support for Anyma uDMX devices
Device Name: uDMS
DMX Channels: 512
DMX Frame Frequency: 30Hz
System Timer Accuracy: Good

I added a fixture (basic RGB light) to my Universe 1, Address Range is 1 to 8. Light is set to 8-Channel. Go To Simple Desk. Move some sliders. Nothing changes.

I'm not sure what I've done wrong here. I did read that the uDMX isn't compatible with Windows? is that the issue? Why would it say the timer is good and driver works?

Sorry if you need more info.
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wurtzy
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OK, I plugged in a SHEDS light and that works, so Maybe I have the light configuraration set up wrong. I'll keep playing, apparently it's me LOL.
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What is your light exactly? Maybe you have to rise dimmer and/or shutter first...
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wurtzy
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Yep, it was the dimmer.
I'm using an older Windows machine now, it seems to drop the USB channel on and off - how can I troubleshoot this (i get the "usb device connected/disconnected sounds/nofitications"
I just bought a uDMX adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09D7 ... UTF8&psc=1

I'll check what Win version I'm using.

I am pretty sure the driver is installed correctly (uDMX doesn't have the triangle everyone talks about)

in the "inputs/outputs" I see "uDMX 1: uDMX output checked"
uDMX
This plugin provides DMX output support for Anyma uDMX devices
Device Name: uDMS
DMX Channels: 512
DMX Frame Frequency: 30Hz
System Timer Accuracy: Good
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GGGss
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If USB connects / disconnects regular, check the power needs for the interface (and if your USB port can provide that amount of power). One DMX interface I have needs 600mA which is beyond the USB port specifications.
A powered USB hub may be your solution.
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