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== Software ==
 
== Software ==
 
* What do you use to actually sequence all the lights that you wish to control?
 
* What do you use to actually sequence all the lights that you wish to control?
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===Lynx Software===
 
===Lynx Software===
 
====Windows Programs====
 
====Windows Programs====
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*RJ's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1128.0;attach=846 LE Config Utility]
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*RJ's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2676.0;attach=2607 Lynx Address Utility]
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*RJ's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2742.0;attach=2704 DMX Deck]
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|'''Programmer'''
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*RJs Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6366 SS Setup Utility 7-10-2011] Null Nodes
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|'''Application'''
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|'''Short Description'''
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|colspan="2"|'''Lynx USB Dongle'''
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|colspan="2"|'''EtherDongle'''
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*Rick's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2852.0;attach=2868 StartPattern]
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|'''Hardware Compatible'''
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*Rick's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4031.0;attach=4409 FTDI Com Port List]
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*Rick's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4658.0;attach=6177 Vixen Seq Builder VSB] 6-21-2011
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:Videos [http://www.vimeo.com/19486789 VSB] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfOz_ajzapI New Features] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_8FzVEHeP4 One more]
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*Rick's Program [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5402.0;attach=6178 SS Color Finder]
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|'''DMX'''
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====Mac Programs====
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|'''PixelNet'''
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*Charles & Skip Program -  Lynx Configuration Program for the Mac [ Download]  (It supports both Lynx Express and MR16)
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|'''DMX'''
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The program only supports Intel machines, running OS X 10.4 or higher.
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|'''Pixelnet'''
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*To use one must have the FTDI D2XX driver (not the VCP driver) installed. 
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|RJ
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*[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm Download] the drivers at the FTDI website and unzip them in your Desktop (the latest version at the time of this writing is 1.04. 
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|[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1128.0;attach=846 LE Config Utility]
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|Set Start Address and Light Curves for LE
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|Y
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Then perform the following:
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|N
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*Start a Terminal session (Go > Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
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|N
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*Copy libftd2xx.1.0.4.dylib to the /usr/local/lib directory (sudo cp Desktop/D2XX/bin/libftd2xx.1.0.4.dylib /usr/local/lib)
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|N
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*Change directory to the /usr/local/lib (cd /usr/local/lib)
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|Lynx Express
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*Create a symbolic link to the library (sudo ln -sf libftd2xx.1.0.4.dylib libftd2xx.dylib)
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|RJ
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*Connect Lynx dongle and run the Lynx Configuration program
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|[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2676.0;attach=2607 Lynx Address Utility]
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*To make it easy to find it later move the program to the Applications folder
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|Set Start Address for SSR4-DMX, MR16, Freestyle
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*The program will automatically download the curves file but you can update it anytime by clicking on the help menu and clicking on Update Curves
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|Y
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|N
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|N
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|N
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|SSR4-DMX, MR16, Freestyle, Aether
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|RJ
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|[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2742.0;attach=2704 DMX Deck]
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|Slider Controls (Light Levels) for 16 selected channels
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|Y
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|N
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|N
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|N
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|LE, SSR4-DMX, MR16, Freestyle
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|RJ
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|[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6366 SS Setup Utility 7-10-2011]
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|Smart String Controller Configuration
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|Y
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|N
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|Y
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|SSC, DSC (Only sets the start address for the DSC)
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====Device Firmware====
 
====Device Firmware====
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*The [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 Vixen Users Forums] are hosted at DIYC.
 
*The [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 Vixen Users Forums] are hosted at DIYC.
  
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*[http://www.vixenlights.com/releases/ Download Vixen] Get all versions here, Please use Version 2.1.1.0 and do the upgrade, Version 2.5.0.8 is considered by the programmer as beta software and not recommended for show use.
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2214.0;attach=13407 Download Vixen]  Local DLA Download only. Vixen Ver 2.1.1.0
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*[http://www.vixenlights.com/downloads/vixen-3-downloads/ Vixen 3]updated link by RR 12/24/14
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*[http://www.vixenlights.com/downloads/vixen-2-downloads/ Vixen 2] updated link by RR 12/24/14
  
 
*[http://www.microsoft.com/net/Download.aspx Download .Net 3.5] Required to run Vixen  
 
*[http://www.microsoft.com/net/Download.aspx Download .Net 3.5] Required to run Vixen  
  
 
*[http://bugzilla.vixenlights.com/ Bugzilla for Vixen] Found a bug in? Put a request in to get it fixed.
 
*[http://bugzilla.vixenlights.com/ Bugzilla for Vixen] Found a bug in? Put a request in to get it fixed.
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'''USB Lynx Dongle'''
  
 
*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6342 '''Vixen ver 2.1 Pixelnet output plugin'''] Put this file in the /plugin/output folder - Updated 7-10-2011
 
*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3554.0;attach=6342 '''Vixen ver 2.1 Pixelnet output plugin'''] Put this file in the /plugin/output folder - Updated 7-10-2011
  
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===Prancer===
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6727.0;attach=7247 '''Vixen ver 2.5 Pixelnet output plugin'''] Put this file in the /plugin/output folder
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Prancer is a sequencing software that allows creating sequences in a very interactive way. Created by DLA member Castortiu
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=3290.0 Full description of Prancer and its goals]
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?board=34.0 Forum link and other info]
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'''EtherDongle'''
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5765.0;attach=7979 '''Vixen ver 2.1 EtherDongle output plugin - ver 2 Pixelnet '''] Put this file in the /plugin/output folder
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5765.0;attach=6924 '''Vixen ver 2.1 EtherDongle output plugin - ver 1 DMX '''] Put this file in the /plugin/output folder
  
 
===xLights===
 
===xLights===
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*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=3387.0 More info about xLights]
 
*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=3387.0 More info about xLights]
 
*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?board=36.0 Forum Link and other info]
 
*[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?board=36.0 Forum Link and other info]
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*[http://sourceforge.net/projects/xlights/ Download program here] currently beta 0.2
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*[http://sourceforge.net/projects/xlights/ Download program here]
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===Olive Studio===
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*[http://cms.dazlyn.com/?q=node/35 Olive Studio Download]
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*[http://cms.dazlyn.com/?q=node/33 Olive Studio Info]
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==Programming & Drivers==
 
==Programming & Drivers==
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* [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit%202%20v2.61.00%20Setup%20A.zip Pickit2 Stand Alone Programmer App]ver 2.61
 
* [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit%202%20v2.61.00%20Setup%20A.zip Pickit2 Stand Alone Programmer App]ver 2.61
 
* [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit_3_Programmer_1_0_Setup_A.zip Pickit3 Stand Alone Programmer App]ver 1.0
 
* [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/PICkit_3_Programmer_1_0_Setup_A.zip Pickit3 Stand Alone Programmer App]ver 1.0
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* [http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/MPLAB_IDE_v8_70.zip MPLAB IDE]ver 8.70
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**  Pickit3 Stand Alone Utility v3 Beta <font color='RED'>'''Not recommend with Smart Strings Devices - Use ver 1.0 above.'''</font>
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*** Updated Device Database File: [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11463.0;attach=11244 '''PK2DeviceFile.dat'''] (Includes support for PIC32MX795F512L) *You will need to rename the file from .hex to .dat before copying to your PICkit3 installation folder.  ''SPECIAL NOTE: Some users have experienced issues with flashing the EtherDongle PIC using the v3 Beta.  If you have flashed the EtherDongle using v3 Beta and it does not appear to work (no PixelNet output), re-flash the PIC using the v1 Stand Alone Utility above.''
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* [http://www.microchip.com/Microchip.WWW.SecureSoftwareList/secsoftwaredownload.aspx?device=en019469&lang=en&ReturnURL=http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en019469&part=SW007002%7C# MPLAB IDE]ver 8.92
  
 
* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en023805| Check for latest version of Pickit2 Programmer Software]
 
* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en023805| Check for latest version of Pickit2 Programmer Software]
 
* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en019469&part=SW007002| Check for latest version of MPLAB IDE]
 
* [http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en019469&part=SW007002| Check for latest version of MPLAB IDE]
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'''Always check the latest version of the software on their site. If a new version come out please update the link or let us know.'''
  
 
=== FTDI Driver Software ===
 
=== FTDI Driver Software ===
  
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* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI USB Drivers] USB Drivers needed to use the Lynx DMX dongle, currently at v2.06.2
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* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI USB Drivers] USB Drivers needed to use the Lynx DMX dongle
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* [http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=14298.0;attach=13532 Direct Download of CDM20824] on DLA Compatible with Windows XP - 11/22/2014
 
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Install Guides for FTDI Drivers]
 
* [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Install Guides for FTDI Drivers]
  
 
==TeamSpeak Chat==
 
==TeamSpeak Chat==
 
Software to allow you to chat with the DLA crowd
 
Software to allow you to chat with the DLA crowd
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:'''NOTE: DLA is using Teamspeak ver 2, ver 3 won't work'''
 
===Windows Info===
 
===Windows Info===
 
* [[media:TeamSpeak2.zip]] Get TeamSpeak
 
* [[media:TeamSpeak2.zip]] Get TeamSpeak

Latest revision as of 22:11, 21 January 2015

Software

  • What do you use to actually sequence all the lights that you wish to control?


Note: It seems that FireFox is having problems downloading files from the wiki. Please use another browser until Mozilla repairs the problem. rr Nov 23, 2011

Lynx Software

Windows Programs

Programmer Application Short Description Lynx USB Dongle EtherDongle Hardware Compatible
DMX PixelNet DMX Pixelnet
RJ LE Config Utility Set Start Address and Light Curves for LE Y N N N Lynx Express
RJ Lynx Address Utility Set Start Address for SSR4-DMX, MR16, Freestyle Y N N N SSR4-DMX, MR16, Freestyle, Aether
RJ DMX Deck Slider Controls (Light Levels) for 16 selected channels Y N N N LE, SSR4-DMX, MR16, Freestyle
RJ SS Setup Utility 7-10-2011 Smart String Controller Configuration N Y N Y SSC, DSC (Only sets the start address for the DSC)

Device Firmware

Please see the Equipment page for all firmware

Audacity

Audacity is a free audio editing software program and is available on the web. Primarily used by DIYers to edit songs for use in their presentations/ Christmas Light Shows.

Light Show Pro (LSP)

LSP is commercial based software with many advance features and support for a board range of hardware. Both David and Ryan monitor DLA forums and their own forum to help users and quickly update the program. LSP can be purchased or demo download at LSP

Vixen

Vixen is free software written by KC for do-it-yourself lighting automation displays. Vixen is geared towards the do it yourself person with support for all the current, as of May 2008, DIY Controllers with a broad base of plug-ins.

  • Vixen 3updated link by RR 12/24/14
  • Vixen 2 updated link by RR 12/24/14


USB Lynx Dongle


EtherDongle

xLights

xLights controls your holiday lighting displays. It currently consists of a testing module and a scheduling module. It can control a variety of lighting networks including LOR, D-Light, DMX, and Renard. And it runs on Windows, Mac OS/X, and Linux.

Programming & Drivers

PIC Programming

  • Pickit2 Stand Alone Programmer Appver 2.61
  • Pickit3 Stand Alone Programmer Appver 1.0
    • Pickit3 Stand Alone Utility v3 Beta Not recommend with Smart Strings Devices - Use ver 1.0 above.
      • Updated Device Database File: PK2DeviceFile.dat (Includes support for PIC32MX795F512L) *You will need to rename the file from .hex to .dat before copying to your PICkit3 installation folder. SPECIAL NOTE: Some users have experienced issues with flashing the EtherDongle PIC using the v3 Beta. If you have flashed the EtherDongle using v3 Beta and it does not appear to work (no PixelNet output), re-flash the PIC using the v1 Stand Alone Utility above.


Always check the latest version of the software on their site. If a new version come out please update the link or let us know.

FTDI Driver Software

TeamSpeak Chat

Software to allow you to chat with the DLA crowd

NOTE: DLA is using Teamspeak ver 2, ver 3 won't work

Windows Info

  • media:TeamSpeak2.zip Get TeamSpeak
  • Download and Install program
  • Once you have the main screen open Right Mouse click and add a new server
  • Server Label = DLA
  • Server Address = tx5.teamspeak.cc:8799
  • Nick name = your dla username
  • Leave rest of the options as is

IMPORTANT Go to Menu Settings

  1. Sound Input/Output Settings
    • Change Voice Send Method to PUSH TO TALK
    • Select a key on your keyboard active the speech mode, Select non alpha key (ie: Ctrl, Shift, Alt)
  2. Options
    • Device select (bottom of screen) Microphone (Sound card) external mic

Windows sound menu make sure your mic is not muted

Have fun chatting

Mac Info

  • media:Teamspeex-1.0beta-r408.dmg Get TeamSpeex
  • Download and run dmg file
  • Move teamspeex application to your applications folder
  • Eject dmg file
  • Run teamspeex
  • Click on the Connect menu option
  • Server Address = tx5.teamspeak.cc:8799
  • Nick name = your dla username
  • No password
  • Click connect and you should be in the chat room
  • Go to teamspeex preferences (command ,) and then click on the hotkey tab
  • Select a key you would like to use for Push to talk (ie: I used the fn key)
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