is there a function or way to manual move a moving head(s) by using the fx function or any other function ... example, using a moving head as a follow spot ... thanks
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there should a hot key assigned to each fixture with pan and tilt. The order usually goes "QWERTY" etc. Look for it.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Jingles, sorry to have to disagree with you on this one.
This is how I interpret G-Daddy's question:
He wants a way to have manual control over a moving head. In my interpretation, a hotkey assignment isn't going to do this, nor will the FX function The key word I am using is "manual control"
G-Daddy:
No, not directly. Why? Well, in order to properly use a moving head fixture, you need direct control/access to both the X and Y controls, although you may not need more than one at a time, but it's more than likely you're going to need both at the same time.
My suggestions: While I haven't tried this myself yet largely due to the fact that I can't be bothered at the moment to justify the expense, I've heard rumors you can control the movements with a computer joystick. This would require me to buy a USB joystick, and if I'm gonna do that, I'm gonna get the USB Microsoft Sidewinder with Force Feedback so I can go tear it up again on MechWarrior, but I don't play that game on the same machine I use for MyDMX.
My suggestion is a control surface that has faders. A JL Cooper CS102 might be a good option, but it is MIDI attached and hence requires a bit more hardware. Also, it's costly for what you need it for and as such, I would recommend against that option.
While not the only solution, a good cost effective option in the control surface game is the Korg nanoKONTROL. While a MIDI device, it hooks up via USB only(no MIDI functions through the unit), thus requiring less hardware. It is also bus powered. With 9 faders and 9 knobs and 18 buttons per bank(x4 banks), you can assign the faders and knobs and buttons to individual DMX channels. Through practice, you should be able to manipulate your moving heads to behave like follow spots.
But, just to re-state: the Korg nanoKONTROL is but one of many many options in the area of control surfaces that are suitable for use with MyDMX. I am using one and it works. I'm not using it for quite your application, but I am using more of a programming aid, and yes, I do use it with my moving heads and it works great.
WARNING:
If you change scenes, you're going to lose whatever you were doing with your moving heads and you'll have to start in again.
This is how I interpret G-Daddy's question:
He wants a way to have manual control over a moving head. In my interpretation, a hotkey assignment isn't going to do this, nor will the FX function The key word I am using is "manual control"
G-Daddy:
No, not directly. Why? Well, in order to properly use a moving head fixture, you need direct control/access to both the X and Y controls, although you may not need more than one at a time, but it's more than likely you're going to need both at the same time.
My suggestions: While I haven't tried this myself yet largely due to the fact that I can't be bothered at the moment to justify the expense, I've heard rumors you can control the movements with a computer joystick. This would require me to buy a USB joystick, and if I'm gonna do that, I'm gonna get the USB Microsoft Sidewinder with Force Feedback so I can go tear it up again on MechWarrior, but I don't play that game on the same machine I use for MyDMX.
My suggestion is a control surface that has faders. A JL Cooper CS102 might be a good option, but it is MIDI attached and hence requires a bit more hardware. Also, it's costly for what you need it for and as such, I would recommend against that option.
While not the only solution, a good cost effective option in the control surface game is the Korg nanoKONTROL. While a MIDI device, it hooks up via USB only(no MIDI functions through the unit), thus requiring less hardware. It is also bus powered. With 9 faders and 9 knobs and 18 buttons per bank(x4 banks), you can assign the faders and knobs and buttons to individual DMX channels. Through practice, you should be able to manipulate your moving heads to behave like follow spots.
But, just to re-state: the Korg nanoKONTROL is but one of many many options in the area of control surfaces that are suitable for use with MyDMX. I am using one and it works. I'm not using it for quite your application, but I am using more of a programming aid, and yes, I do use it with my moving heads and it works great.
WARNING:
If you change scenes, you're going to lose whatever you were doing with your moving heads and you'll have to start in again.
manual control is exactly what i'm looking for, such as a joystick on a dmx controller board .. freestyler has the option and it will show a square that you can manipulate the moving heads or scanners .. i find at times, especially during a wedding reception, if the bride and groom enter the room while being announced you can throw a follow spot type of light using the moving heads ... it works in freestyler, but i bought the mydmx (last week) due to it's simplicity, on the fly scene composition, and manipulation (less the x/y manual move) .. in the fx screen a box will appear after you select which fixtures you want to generate an f/x or scene with, if there was a way to utilize this function, that would solve my problem, i've tried checking "lines" with one point, but that didn't "pan" out the way i thought it would, close, but no cigar 
.. thanks for the info
.. thanks for the info
Don't know if it is an option on MyDMX, but a lot of high end consoles let you use a mouse or a track ball to control position of lights. I personally hate the things and am much faster with dials then a mouse/track ball. My Hog actually has a track ball built into it and the funny thing is to control pan and tilt, you have to 'turn the ball blue', literally.
And, not sure if this is possible or feasible for MyDMX, jingles?
And, not sure if this is possible or feasible for MyDMX, jingles?
Hmmm...........not too sure. Let me check with someone and ill get back to you all tomm.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
you can...but you have to use the X and Y sliders on the edit tab. You can't grab a fixture in playback mode.