Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
I've ready that Show Buddy Active will work with any ArtNet to DMX converter, but what about any USB to DMX converter? Does SBA work with USB to DMX converters other than the DMXIS box?
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Re: Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
Ooh, this looks interesting. From what I have read it says it will only work with DMXIS USB to DMX. Are you saying it works with others - if so, what are you using?
Re: Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
Yes, SBA will work with others. I used a generic USB to DMX Interface Adapter DMX512 I got off eBay for around $16.
Re: Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
Just to clarify.
DMXIS will only work with the DMXIS hardware box
SBA on the other hand is not hardware locked and will work with other DMX interfaces. Both USB to DMX and Artnet.
The Artnet implementation has the advantage of supporting 2 universes.
DMXIS will only work with the DMXIS hardware box
SBA on the other hand is not hardware locked and will work with other DMX interfaces. Both USB to DMX and Artnet.
The Artnet implementation has the advantage of supporting 2 universes.
Re: Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
Correct.
I wasn't able to get SBA to work directly with a non-DMXIS USB to DMX interface. When configuring universes in SBA, it says that is "supports exactly one DMXIS output box". To get the DMX512 adapter working with SBA I had to use ArtNet. To do this, I created a network Loopback adapter and used the ArtNet to DMX program that comes with FreeStyler. Everything you need to know about setting that up can be found HERE. The title suggests it's for the Martin M-PC, but it works the same way with SBA.SBA on the other hand is not hardware locked and will work with other DMX interfaces. Both USB to DMX and Artnet.
The Artnet implementation has the advantage of supporting 2 universes.
Re: Show Buddy Active with any USB->DMX?
SBA does work with an Enttec USB Pro. Don't know about the MK2 version though.