Pearl2004 and AXON
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Pearl2004 and AXON
I am trying to use a Pearl 2004 ver1.2 with AXON server and am having alot of issues. I have to adjust the position and rotation of the file everytime in the Global and Graphics layers. I have played around with the R.20 files and am stuck with a good solution. Has anyone had success with the AXON or DL2s with a Pearl2004 ?
I would guess that this is surely a programming issue? At the end of the day all desks simply output DMX values to channels. The personality file will define which attribute buttons relate to which channel offsets and whether LTP or HTP.
Perhaps you can elaborate, including examples of how you program/operate?
The obvious thing that springs to mind is record by fixture/channel. Use channel mode and be very specific about what is and is not recorded into playbacks/palettes.
Perhaps you can elaborate, including examples of how you program/operate?
The obvious thing that springs to mind is record by fixture/channel. Use channel mode and be very specific about what is and is not recorded into playbacks/palettes.
Negative about programming errors. The personality files are not correct as far as I can tell. When locating Global and Graphic layers the image is not straight in position and is off in rotation axis. I have played with the R20 file but can not get the desired output levels to stick.
What I need is in the Graphics layer is:
X rot 128
X rot lo 0
Y rot 128
Y rot lo 0
Z rot 128
Z rot lo 0
This is also true for the postion XYZ values.
When I write them in the R20 file and save then as above the board goes to
X rot 128
X rot lo 128
Y rot 128
Y rot lo 128
Z rot 128
Z rot lo 128
I understand that the Pearl2004 does not do true 16bit DMX but wonder if anyone has got better solution then adjusting and saving as preset. Trying to make this easier for others as well.
What I need is in the Graphics layer is:
X rot 128
X rot lo 0
Y rot 128
Y rot lo 0
Z rot 128
Z rot lo 0
This is also true for the postion XYZ values.
When I write them in the R20 file and save then as above the board goes to
X rot 128
X rot lo 128
Y rot 128
Y rot lo 128
Z rot 128
Z rot lo 128
I understand that the Pearl2004 does not do true 16bit DMX but wonder if anyone has got better solution then adjusting and saving as preset. Trying to make this easier for others as well.
Ok, now I understand is regarding Locate.
I can see the problem. I believe this might be a bug. Obviously either the on value for the second channels of 16bit definition should be recognised or at least be assumed at zero.
Regarding 16bit, these definitions in Pearl personalities combine two channels discreetly on one attribute giving the 65535 values just as the fixtures then recombine them, but it seems the fixtures want it this way (at least in this example and with DMX). I'm unsure whether the Pearl has the ability to output 16bit on an individual channel should a fixture be able to use it.
I'll speak and find out about all this for you.
I can see the problem. I believe this might be a bug. Obviously either the on value for the second channels of 16bit definition should be recognised or at least be assumed at zero.
Regarding 16bit, these definitions in Pearl personalities combine two channels discreetly on one attribute giving the 65535 values just as the fixtures then recombine them, but it seems the fixtures want it this way (at least in this example and with DMX). I'm unsure whether the Pearl has the ability to output 16bit on an individual channel should a fixture be able to use it.
I'll speak and find out about all this for you.
Ok. Some answers:
The on value is doubled up from the 'host' attribute definition as suspected. There is not an option to read them separately and this was done to ensure zero at zero and 255 at 255, but obviously not ideal in between.
This is mainly only a problem for media servers. Fixture manufacturers have been asked to make alterations at their end since this is apparently not unique to the Pearl. This is also the reason that nothing will be changed in the console.
For the time being I suggest you make up your own locate palette.
Regarding output resolution the 2000/4/8 output at 15bit per channel although the vast majority of fixtures will only use 8bit.
If I misunderstood any of that then hopefully Olie can correct me!
The on value is doubled up from the 'host' attribute definition as suspected. There is not an option to read them separately and this was done to ensure zero at zero and 255 at 255, but obviously not ideal in between.
This is mainly only a problem for media servers. Fixture manufacturers have been asked to make alterations at their end since this is apparently not unique to the Pearl. This is also the reason that nothing will be changed in the console.
For the time being I suggest you make up your own locate palette.
Regarding output resolution the 2000/4/8 output at 15bit per channel although the vast majority of fixtures will only use 8bit.
If I misunderstood any of that then hopefully Olie can correct me!
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