EUROLITE USB-DMX512 + OLA Output Externals ?
hi,
Most of the posts on this forum about sending DMX with Max/MSP seem to revolve around the Enttec Usb DMX Pro in combination with Olaf Matthes' externals, so I was wondering if anybody out there tried using the EUROLITE USB-DMX512-PRO Interface in combination with the free OLA externals yet.
The eurolite/OLA option is several 10's of euro's cheaper:
109,- euro for the interface on eurolite's own website, but I've found it for only 79,- in a Dutch webshop
(as opposed to 125,- for the Enttec + $10,- for the externals)
but is it just as reliable/fast/easy?
What are the pros/cons of both solutions?
(Btw, I only need DMX out, so i wouldn't use the input on the Enttec anyway)
I can't find any info on the speed of the eurolite box, no reviews either.
http://www.opendmx.net/index.php/Eurolite_USB_DMX512_PRO
http://www.opendmx.net/index.php/OlaOutput_Max_External
grtz,
xaf
In the mean time, I've emailed to Eurolite with some questions and I was stunned to receive a reply pretty much immediately. So now I know that:
"
-It's not optically isolated
-It's virtual serial Port to DMX interface. The interface translate 518 Bit (Header + 512 DMX Bytes + End-Bytes) into DMX Signal. Your software should control the transmission frequency
-I haven't tested it on a mac yet. Sorry!
"
I must say that this does make the Enttec seem like a better option.
Still, any experiences with the OLA externals that anybody wishes to share are most welcome...
Hi, I am looking into getting an Eurolite's newer version of USB-DMX512 PRO Interface MK2.
Any updates on working/not working with OSX and OLA externals?
Or any other user experiences with Eurolite USB/DMX and OSX?
best regards
K
bump!
If you are on Mac, you can try my external for Eurolite interface. It's very basic, but works and seems to be reasonably tested.
https://github.com/snopeusz/dmx_eurolite/releases
@AK I tried your dmx.eurolite external and it doesn't seem to connect to my Eurolite USB-DMX512-PRO MK2. Tested on Mac OS 10.13.6 and 10.12.6.
I have the driver of the device duly installed and it works smooth with another software (SoundSwitch).
No error messages in Max console. Checking with postinfo message results to "Device is not ready".
Any advice for troubleshooting will be appreciated.
Best,
Maija