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jamelser
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Joined: Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:31 pm
Real Name: James Elser

Hi folks,

First post.

By chance is a anybody controlling simple on/off commands to a wifi smart plug through QLC+. If so is it through a script or OSC?

I am in the beginning stages of this rabbit hole so any input appreciated. Not looking for hand holding just a starting point.

I am currently using QLC to control LIFX wifi lights (works great) and would prefer to stay in the wireless realm. These plugs would be for lighting effects like turning on a sign on cue.

Thanks folks,
James
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GGGss
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jamelser wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:04 pm Not looking for hand holding just a starting point.

I am currently using QLC to control LIFX wifi lights (works great) and would prefer to stay in the wireless realm. These plugs would be for lighting effects like turning on a sign on cue.
Welcome to the community,

I'm not acquainted with LIFX - I don't understand how you can 'instruct' that protocol in a QLC+ way? Artnet? OSC? OLA? I did not took the time to look it up since LIFX seems time-uncritical (!)
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jamelser
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GGGss wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:05 pm
jamelser wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:04 pm Not looking for hand holding just a starting point.

I am currently using QLC to control LIFX wifi lights (works great) and would prefer to stay in the wireless realm. These plugs would be for lighting effects like turning on a sign on cue.
Welcome to the community,

I'm not acquainted with LIFX - I don't understand how you can 'instruct' that protocol in a QLC+ way? Artnet? OSC? OLA? I did not took the time to look it up since LIFX seems time-uncritical (!)

Artnet-For-Lifx-Lan is the translation

https://github.com/jshea2/Art-Net-for-LIFX-LAN

Instantaneous light changes, smooth fades. Not perfect but pretty skookum for my needs.
zl2max
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Real Name: Max Wheatley

Not really the answer you are looking for, I would just use a DMX switch (relay Box) cheap and easy.

Remember WiFi sucks and I avoid it at all costs

Max
jamelser
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zl2max wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2024 2:09 am Not really the answer you are looking for, I would just use a DMX switch (relay Box) cheap and easy.

Remember WiFi sucks and I avoid it at all costs

Max

Yah not the answer but thanks. Cheers
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