Light-O-Rama Hardware: Controller Overview & Set Up Basics - Luminous Harmony "How To"
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- This basics video covers three types of Light-O-Rama controllers: The CTB16PC Traditional Light Controller, the CMB24D dumb RGB controller, and the Pixie Series Smart RGB controllers. This video explains what kind of lights plug into each, how to connect controllers together using Cat5/Cat6, and how to connect your daisy chain back to a Computer or a Showtime Director. Subscribe to our RUclips channel to receive notifications when new tutorials are released.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:22 CTB16PC Traditional Light Controller
0:49 CMB24D Dumb RGB Light Controller
1:20 Pixie Series Smart RGB Controller
1:58 Cat 5/Cat6 to Connect the System
2:13 Connecting Controller 1 and 2
2:51 Connecting Controller 2 and 3
3:25 Computer or Showtime Director?
3:41 Connecting to a Computer with USB485
4:22 Connecting to a Showtime Director
4:34 Multiple Networks
4:58 Full System Connected
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Great info. Thank you for sharing.
Love your video very helpgul.
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Nice explanation! Could have used this about 10 years ago...LOL. Do have a question. When using one computer but only has 3 usb ports but needs 5 to 7 ports total. Can you use a usb hub and the networks will be fast enough for the timing?
Yes you can! If you're using 5 to 7 networks though, you may want to consider a Pixielink instead of that many standard USB networks.
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Really helpful video! Question though, do the pixie controllers only work with light-o-rama's pixels from their store? I'm considering on buying a stand alone controller and order pixels from another vendor for a cheaper price, but I'm not sure whether they'll be compatible. Thanks!
The key is for the dangle ends and the pixel ends to match, or you need an adapter. You can install any of the well known dangles to a Pixie.
Thanks for the video! I've been using LOR since 2006 and purchased the latest pro version software. I'm a little confused with networks. With networks set up, do I still need to use the hardware utility? If so, why? Thanks!
In S6, you can still use the Hardware Utility to search for controllers if you would like to, or you can use the Test Lights tab of the Control Panel to confirm controllers are connected and responding.
Hi! Do you just plug normal lights in or do they have to be those rgb pixel lights? I want to be able to flash and twinkle and dim up/down as part of the show but don’t need to change the colors I’m hoping to use normal string lights?
The controller on the left uses traditional lights that can do those effects you described. The controller on the right is for pixels.
So I have a question. I have a CTB16PC Controller that I use. I also have a Intelligent E1.31 RGB 16 Output Controller that is my mega tree that I have been using the both work just fine. I bought a Intelligent Pixie RGB 16 Output Controller so i can run RGB Intelligent RGB Pixels 50 count (like around my porch posts etc). I also have the S5 Pro Version Software from wow lights. I cant figure out how to get my new Pixie controller to work/added to my current sequences (I have bought all my sequences from wow lights). I'm so lost on that to do, I was able to set the box in my office use the high speed usb485 adapter and get the lights to turn on etc. But I cant figure out how to use the controller in my show/sequences that my CTB & Mega tree uses.
You would add Pixie controllers to a preview by adding a "prop" in the preview. Choose the shape of the prop, then define the IDs. Don't just add the Pixie as a controller - more work later. As for working with the Wowlights sequences, we wouldn't be able to assist with their sequences unfortunately, we only know how our own are created.
just purchased the res basic and there ios nithing basic about this
It takes a little bit of work but it's some of the most user friendly equipment out there! We do offer one-on-one training sessions if you need more help: www.luminousharmony.com/support.html
I have been trying to connect one for two days now and that box with the white cables are not included... I am unable to run the show there is also no direct information on how to connect the boxes in sequence ... Was this made for rocket scientist
If the white cords aren't included, that means you purchased a controller without 'dangles,' signifying you were going to purchase and attach your own (fairly common). Dangles are required in order to connect the pixel lights. The end connector type of the dangle must match the type of the pixel in order to connect.