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|[http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4658.0;attach=6177 Vixen Seq Builder VSB]
 
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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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*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/download/build/ Vixen 3.0 BETA]
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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  
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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
 
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* [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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** 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 8.86
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* [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]
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=== 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 v2.08.24
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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
 
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Have fun chatting
 
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What are the Key Features of Signature Loans Nashville
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* [[media:Teamspeex-1.0beta-r408.dmg]] Get TeamSpeex
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Receiving a loan might not be always easy. There are numerous issues that should be deemed before you decide to select a loan company. Some of the loan providers is probably not the proper site for you while the other folks is probably not able to offer you the loan. This is why precisely why it becomes quite challenging occasionally to decide on the proper loan through the proper loan company. It helps a good deal if you'll help make your very own study very first. Nowadays you will find kinds of loans offered by personal loan providers along with through loan companies just like banks.
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An advanced person associated with Nashville you very well may have definitely heard about the Signature Loans Nashville. These kinds of loans being received by the market individuals require crossing smaller hurdles. In this way you'll get a loan authorized. One of the best features of signature loans is it doesn't obtain any kind of collateral. Your own signature is really enough so you can get the loan authorized.
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You will find those who will not have good credit score and they also really find it hard to acquire loan mortgage approvals. Your signature loans have got sorted out the issues of men and women belonging to the low credit score class. A lot of people go ahead and take signature loans these days to pay off his or her charges as well as training loans. Religion from the consumer is the principal bottom involving supplying the loan.
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The financial institution here examines your chance to pay back the check. The financial institution examines your financial institution statements and also yearly revenue plus the all round monetary position of the borrower. This helps the financial institution to gauge the total amount which he can offer like a loan to particular borrower. If you wish to get a better volume of loan then you should keep any a good credit score record. In case there is [http://www.af247.com Signature Loans Nashville] the lenders usually offer you loan way up to 15,000 pounds.
 
  
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Banks usually provide a repayment period of just twelve months. A few of the banks raise the pay back time period for bigger loans up to 5 years. One of the things you'll want to bear in mind the Signature Loans Nashville is the fact that these are fairly costly loans. Because loan providers do not obtain guarantee they do not have virtually any means to recover the loan.
 
  
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[[Category:Software]]

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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