Reliable, feature-filled wireless DMX and dimming for lighting, props, costumes, and scenery.
I've had a small linear actuator on my trade-show table of tricks for years -- some of you may have seen it at USITT Stage Expo, or the ABTT Show in London. It's a little extendable "arm" that runs in and out using 2 channels of wireless DMX control. How do you make a...
The wire gauge you use determines the maximum current you can safely pass through the circuit. Too small a wire size will heat up and -- in the worst possible scenario -- melt, burn a performer, or worse. The published maximum current rating for the DMX2dim is 15A...
Yes! We do it all the time. When we demonstrate RC4 products at tradeshows, we often have a battery charger connected at the same time. We need to run all day for several days in a row, so it's very important we keep our batteries charged as much as possible. When a...
This is the most common technical support call we get. (In fact, for weeks at a time it's the ONLY call we get!) There is another channel up in your system. You may not be aware of it or know what it is, but it's there and it's a lower DMX channel number than the one...
Look closely at this image. Although it shows the original yellow-label RC4Magic, newer units connect exactly the same way. This configuration powers the DMX2dim dimmer from the Tiny Fogger battery. The 1/8-inch miniplug remote control port on the Tiny Fogger provides...
Question: What is the best battery solution for a portable dimming situation? We are using a 4 watt LED lamp and need it to run for 10 minutes and have 4 hours of standby time. Thanks for your Help Andrew Answer: Hey Andrew, We must calculate the battery requirement...
Problem: When channel levels are brought up, the load (lamp, motor, etc.) operates for a brief moment then goes off. A second or so later, it comes back on. The problem appears cyclical or intermittent. Cause: When a lead-acid battery is measured with no load it reads...
Problem: Fades are not smooth, channels intermittently black-out for a second or more. Cause 1 (most likely): The RC4 system depends on RF signals getting from the transmitter to the receivers. An antenna is under the top cover of each RC4 wireless device -- one at...