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DMX writer

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The DMX writer is the primary interface for sending individual channel data to DMX-controlled hardware via Art-Net or USB DMX. It allows for granular control over standard DMX fixtures like smoke machines, relays, or single-channel dimmers.

Dynamic Pin Generation: This node is unique because its input pins are generated dynamically based on the channels property. By default, if channels is set to 0, no input pins are visible. Increasing this number will create a corresponding number of input pins (up to 10), each representing a consecutive DMX address starting from the DMX start value.

When to use this node: * Standard Fixture Control: Operating non-RGB hardware such as strobes, fog machines, or solenoid drivers. * Channel Mapping: Sending specific integer values (0-255) to a group of consecutive DMX addresses. * Art-Net Integration: Broadcasting DMX data over the network to Art-Net nodes or secondary controllers.

Pro Tip: If you are using a USB DMX interface, ensure the use uDMX property is enabled to route the signal through the local hardware port instead of the network. And also universe is set to 0.

Connectors in

  • in1 [type: integer]
  • in2 [type: integer]
  • in3 [type: integer]
  • in4 [type: integer]
  • in5 [type: integer]
  • in6 [type: integer]
  • in7 [type: integer]
  • in8 [type: integer]
  • in9 [type: integer]
  • in10 [type: integer]

Node properties

  • DMX start [type: integer]
  • channels [type: integer]
  • name [type: string]
  • universe [type: integer]
  • use uDMX [type: bool]