User`s guide

This setup squeezes a lot of capability out of 21 of the
DMX512 channels of Solo Performer Show Controller as
an example of how to run big lightshows with only 32
channels! In fact, in this example, we still have eleven of
the light channels still available to use for other things!
Notice how the channel sharing is done. The eight color
changers have their addresses shared so that they are
divided into four pairs. Each group of two has its own
set of addresses. Each light fixture within one pair
therefore reacts in synchronization with the other light in
its pair to a DMX512 command. Since each light takes
up one channel, the pairing results in eight lights using
up only four channels.
Similarly, the two gobo projectors share the same
address, so that when a DMX512 command is sent to the
gobo address, both gobos do the same thing. The gobos
projectors chosen here each use six channels, but since
they are paired, only six channels total will be used.
The DMX relay pack that controls the moonflowers
provides four relays and uses up four DMX channels.
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186 Example Lighting Setups!Solo Performer Show Controller User’s Guide