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Community-based DMX USB from Enttec
Enttec has announced the release of a community based DMX USB interface. The device is a USB to DMX widget that can be used by any PC to generate DMX using the USB port. The project is composed of hardware and a software driver, and Enttec has released full schematics of the hardware and full source code of the example application on the website under a GPL licence.
The requirement for users is that they must give back to the community any improvement or change made to the project. Enttec believe that it's important to lower the entry barrier for students and enthusiasts wanting to get involved with lighting control and DMX512. This project allows anyone to download the information from the website and build their own interface. From there they can write software based on the example. Enttec also offers very low cost pre-built hardware.
The project was released two weeks ago, and in that short time frame, Enttec has received an outstanding support from enthusiasts, technicians and lighting professionals. Pre orders of the pre built hardware have surpassed all expectations.
Most users plan to write their own programs to 'test lights' or 'debug systems' using their laptops. There has also been significant interest from existing software developers to add support for the open DMX USB into their products. One company has committed their support and will be releasing a compatible version shortly.
A mailing list has been setup to concentrate community interest in this new project:
http://www.enttec.com/dmxusb.php.
More information is available at http://www.enttec.com
18th June 2004
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