OPEN DMX USB Hardware Interface
General Description
This project has been released with a GPL license, you are free to do what ever you want with the design, with the following restrictions:
- Any modification to the hardware or software must be given back to the community.
- You cannot remove or modify any copyright notice.
This DMX USB interface is based on the FTDI 232BM chip, it's a USB to serial converter. Using a simple application on a PC you can send and receive DMX512.
If you download the example or any user project you will also need the USB drivers available here We provide schematics which are almost copies of the FTDI reference design and example software.

You can control DMX fixtures using your Laptop or Desktop.
It does Include:
- 1 (one) Open DMX USB Widget (part Number 70303).
- 1 (one) Enttec 2005 Catalogue
You can use any compatible free, open or paid Software we list below
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FreeStyler 2.8 (Allowed open use) |
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MagicQ PC (Allowed open use) |
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DMX Desk (Allowed open use) |
If you are looking for a better software option we can sale you
SOFTWARE
LightFactory Software, you can download Latest Version and test the demo. It is a very professional control software. If you are interested to buy the software LightFactory we can give you a really good deal.
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND TEST
Lightfactory Software Latest Version
Lightfactory User Manual
Online Demo Patching
Online Demo Cue List
Online Demo Chase Creation
Online Demo LED Matrix Efex
(You would not get dmx output until you purchase the license)
2 ACCESORIES FOR THIS ITEM
Brand New XLR 3 Pin Female to 5 Pin Male Connector
01 - Enttec 70029
Just for $10.50
We combine shipment
Wired 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3, 4 and 5 Not Connected.
Special to convert DMX signal 3 to 5 or 5 to 3 Pin
APPLICATIONS
- DMX pocket or tech bench tool.
- Many others were DMX signal need to be generated.
NOTES
Please email us with any question.
You will need a PC to connect the Hardware (NOT INCLUDED) PIII and ON compatible
Windows and Linux compatible
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Velleman |
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| Interface |
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| Software |
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| USB Cable A-B |
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| Ethernet Cable |
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| Patch Lead |
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| User Manual |
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| Universes -512 DMX Channels |
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| USB to DMX Interface |
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| DMX => Ethernet / Ethernet => DMX |
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| Computer Support (PIII and above) |
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| Windows and Linux Compatible |
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| Free, Open or Paid Software Compatible |
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| Isolation CPU Surges 3000v Protection |
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| Micro Processor Enabled (More Stable) |
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| RDM (talkback) Compatible |
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| Upgradeable Firmware |
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| DMX Hub/Splitter |
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| DMX Merger |
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| Wireless DMX |
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| Remote Configuration |
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| Node Universe Binding |
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| ARTNET and ESP Compatible |
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| Plug and Play |
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| Technical Support |
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