i'm wondering if theres anyway to get my vaporizer smoke machine to be controlled by dmx? Is there any interface out there that will allow me to do this?
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I was just researching some similar options for a particular model I'm interested in. I came up with two options.
One was to cut off the remote and install a relay and an Edison plug to the tethered remote cable, and plug it into a dimmer. This way the machine could be triggered remotely via a lighting console (the relay acting as the switch, with the dimmer's output determining whether or not the relay is 'open' or 'closed'). I haven't tested this though, just a thought.
The second works for live production when there is an audio snake running from stage to front of house. Simply cut off the remote, install an XLR connector, plug it into the snake and reconnect either the factory remote or something else you prefer at the front of house location. The only potential down side to this is that the machine is not interfaced to be controlled from a console. It remains on an external switch. Again, I haven't done this, but put some thought into it.
Either way you void the warranty, but I'm going to have to since not all machines are created with DMX interfaces.
I have seen generic DMX interface kits out there, but I'm not sure how they really line up to control things. If you're a tinkerer, it might be worth messing around with, if not, I'd stick with what works.
Best,
-Tech
One was to cut off the remote and install a relay and an Edison plug to the tethered remote cable, and plug it into a dimmer. This way the machine could be triggered remotely via a lighting console (the relay acting as the switch, with the dimmer's output determining whether or not the relay is 'open' or 'closed'). I haven't tested this though, just a thought.
The second works for live production when there is an audio snake running from stage to front of house. Simply cut off the remote, install an XLR connector, plug it into the snake and reconnect either the factory remote or something else you prefer at the front of house location. The only potential down side to this is that the machine is not interfaced to be controlled from a console. It remains on an external switch. Again, I haven't done this, but put some thought into it.
Either way you void the warranty, but I'm going to have to since not all machines are created with DMX interfaces.
I have seen generic DMX interface kits out there, but I'm not sure how they really line up to control things. If you're a tinkerer, it might be worth messing around with, if not, I'd stick with what works.
Best,
-Tech
Maybe call American DJ and ask if the Fog Storm DMX remote will work with the Vaporizer because they both use that MIDI plug cable.
thanks fellas...
support can you answer if the fog storm dmx will work with the vaporizer??
support can you answer if the fog storm dmx will work with the vaporizer??
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hey i think i found something you could use! but it is from a different company the name of this company is ch****t and i saw a interface on e-bay. what it does is you plug your fog machine in to it and it has a dmx out put xlr socket and dip switches. i hope this helps cause it is said to work with any fog machine. you might be able to try the company web site or e-bay. jim.
The Ch@uvet version won't work because the plug is an IEC connector.
You can adapt an IEC to an Edison, it's no big deal. Same wiring, same location, just different plugs. Hardest part is finding the appropriate connectors or cables to sacrifice for the task.
I am wondering about adapting the remote to an IEC since my snake run is 200 feet, but I have channels to spare(56 total, only 44 are audio IN, 2 I reserve for mains, one for 3-wire DMX and one for clear-com, leaving 4 open channels at least). Wondering about voltage roll-off. However, building an adaptor is cheap and won't take much time.
I am wondering about adapting the remote to an IEC since my snake run is 200 feet, but I have channels to spare(56 total, only 44 are audio IN, 2 I reserve for mains, one for 3-wire DMX and one for clear-com, leaving 4 open channels at least). Wondering about voltage roll-off. However, building an adaptor is cheap and won't take much time.
You can adapt an IEC to an Edison, it's no big deal. Same wiring, same location, just different plugs. Hardest part is finding the appropriate connectors or cables to sacrifice for the task.
I am wondering about adapting the remote to an IEC since my snake run is 200 feet, but I have channels to spare(56 total, only 44 are audio IN, 2 I reserve for mains, one for 3-wire DMX and one for clear-com, leaving 4 open channels at least). Wondering about voltage roll-off. However, building an adaptor is cheap and won't take much time.
I am wondering about adapting the remote to an IEC since my snake run is 200 feet, but I have channels to spare(56 total, only 44 are audio IN, 2 I reserve for mains, one for 3-wire DMX and one for clear-com, leaving 4 open channels at least). Wondering about voltage roll-off. However, building an adaptor is cheap and won't take much time.
Sounds similar to what I did for a machine I have. I made a new remote cable that is triggered by an electrical relay instead of a push-button. This way I can plug the remote cable into a dimmer and trigger the machine from front of house (as opposed to the 10 feet limit of the tethered cable). This method works great for triggering cheaper machines that don't have a DMX interface from long distances.
I originally wanted to use an audio snake as an extension cable for the remote (splice remote in with XLR ends), but after metering out the remote, I discovered that it sent 110 volts to the remote. Audio snakes cannot handle such voltages, thus requiring the invention of the above.
I originally wanted to use an audio snake as an extension cable for the remote (splice remote in with XLR ends), but after metering out the remote, I discovered that it sent 110 volts to the remote. Audio snakes cannot handle such voltages, thus requiring the invention of the above.