DMX512
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Revision as of 13:52, 25 November 2012
DMX512 is a standard for digital show control networks most commonly used to control lighting fixtures, stage effects and other show-control devices. It is connected using 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connectors.
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Basic Information
Packet Structure
A single DMX packet consists of up to 512 8-bit (between 0 and 255) integers. A full packet can be sent up to 44 times per second, although packets with less than 512 channels can be sent at a higher rate.