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Open Lighting Architecture

2007-07-02T05:32:42Z

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Link: http://www.nomis52.net/?section=projects&sect2=lla&page=llaintro 
{{Features|free=yes|tx=yes|rx=yes|linux=yes}}
[[Image:Llad_home.png|right]]

LLA Live is a stand-alone bootable cd containing software from the Linux Lighting Architecture project.

LLA allows DMX sent using various DMX over IP protocols to be converted from one format to another. This enables devices from different manufacturers to talk to each another (for example a [[Strand_Lighting|Strand]] Console can send DMX to an [[Enttec]] [[DmxEtherGate MKII|EtherGate]]).

When combined with a physical DMX interface such as the [[DMX USB Pro]], LLA Live can send and receive data from traditional wired DMX networks.

Supported Devices/Protocols:
* [[:Category:ArtNet|ArtNet]]
* [[:Category:ShowNet|ShowNet]]
* [[:Category:ESP Net|ESP Net]]
* [[:Category:Sandnet|Sandnet]]
* [[DMX USB Pro]]
* [[Open DMX USB]]

Under development:
* [[:Category:Pathport|Pathport]]
* [[StageProfi]]
* [[E1.31]]

Availability:

Sources (via git)

http://www.nomis52.net/git/lla
http://www.nomis52.net/git/lla-examples

Debian Packages:

http://www.nomis52.net/data/debian

RPMS:

http://rpms.netmindz.net/

Live CD (iso):

[https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=126566&package_id=192352 Sourceforge]

There is a project underway to build packages for OpenWrt. See http://lists.culturebase.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lla-openwrt for more details.

See Also:
* [[LLA Sandnet Tutorial]] - Setup Horizon using Sandnet and LLA
* [[LLA and Q Light Controller Ubuntu Tutorial]] - Setup LLA on Ubuntu/Debian-type distro with QLC

[[Category:ArtNet]]
[[Category:ESP Net]]
[[Category:Sandnet]]
[[Category:ShowNet]]
[[Category:Utilities]]

Open Lighting Architecture

2007-06-25T14:20:22Z

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Link: http://www.nomis52.net/?section=projects&sect2=lla&page=llaintro 
{{Features|free=yes|tx=yes|rx=yes|linux=yes}}
[[Image:Llad_home.png|right]]

LLA Live is a stand-alone bootable cd containing software from the Linux Lighting Architecture project.

LLA allows DMX sent using various DMX over IP protocols to be converted from one format to another. This enables devices from different manufacturers to talk to each another (for example a [[Strand_Lighting|Strand]] Console can send DMX to an [[Enttec]] [[DmxEtherGate MKII|EtherGate]]).

When combined with a physical DMX interface such as the [[DMX USB Pro]], LLA Live can send and receive data from traditional wired DMX networks.

Supported Devices/Protocols:
* [[:Category:ArtNet|ArtNet]]
* [[:Category:ShowNet|ShowNet]]
* [[:Category:ESP Net|ESP Net]]
* [[:Category:Sandnet|Sandnet]]
* [[DMX USB Pro]]
* [[Open DMX USB]]

Under development:
* [[:Category:Pathport|Pathport]]
* [[StageProfi]]

Availability:

Sources (via git)

http://www.nomis52.net/git/lla
http://www.nomis52.net/git/lla-examples

Debian Packages:

http://www.nomis52.net/data/debian

RPMS:

http://rpms.netmindz.net/

Live CD (iso):

[https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=126566&package_id=192352 Sourceforge]

There is a project underway to build packages for OpenWrt. See http://lists.culturebase.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/lla-openwrt for more details.

See Also:
* [[LLA Sandnet Tutorial]] - Setup Horizon using Sandnet and LLA

[[Category:ArtNet]]
[[Category:ESP Net]]
[[Category:Sandnet]]
[[Category:ShowNet]]
[[Category:Utilities]]

LLA Sandnet Tutorial

2007-04-08T20:03:58Z

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[[Category:Tutorials]]

Written by Thomas Hinterberger.

This tutorial explains how to use [[:Category:Sandnet|Sandnet]] and [[Horizon]] build680 with [[LLA]] and an [[Enttec]] [[Open DMX USB]] and [[DMX USB Pro]].

[[Horizon]] build680 is one of the best lightboards for conventional lights - especially for touring. It was available for free download some years ago - so ask friends, if they still have a copy of build680.exe. For moving lights you may want to try using [[Magic Q PC]] from [[Chamsys]].

For this example we require 2 PCs. PC A will run LLA Live, PC B will run Horizon and Sandnet. PC A can be pretty much any speed as long as it boots the LLA Live CD. PC B needs to meet the minimum requirements for Horizon & Sandnet.

=== PC A Setup ===

The following is performed on PC A.

Make sure the machine is configured to boot from the CD drive. Insert the CD and switch it on. You should be presented with a screen like that below:

[[Image:Llad_boot.png|center|LLA Live Boot Screen]]

Hit Enter for Enttec USB Pro at the prompt, and wait while the CD boots.

For Enttec Open DMX Device you need to specify this at boot time. At the boot prompt type:

lla dmx_usb=open

Follow the rest of the [http://www.nomis52.net/?section=projects&sect2=lla&page=llalive | LLA Live tutorial] using PC B to access the web admin console. When you get to the step that mentions patching devices, set it up like what's shown below:

For Enttec USB Pro

[[Image:Sandnet1.png|center]]

For Enttec Open DMX Device

[[Image:Sandnet2.png|center]]

The plugins page shows the plugins that have been loaded by LLA. To configure LLA for Sandnet you must select Universe 0 - current sandnet works only on Universe 0 (this is no longer the case with recent versions of LLA).

=== PC B Setup ===

HORIZON

Install and configure Horizon for Sandnet - you have to activate the Wysiwyg Connection for Sandnet - open Setup/Options - Ports and select Local Capture

[[Image:Horizon1.png|center]]

save the file as test.hzn and close Horizon

SANDNET

Install Sandnet (Version 1.4.6-beta or higher) and run it as a local link. Open sandnet and then Horizon again.

Expand all options

[[Image:Horizon2.png|center]]

Enable DMX In 1 for Horizon:

[[Image:Horizon3.png|center]]

in Ethernet Output on Sandnet DMX Pool activate Horizon DMXBlock1 under Edit Sources

[[Image:Horizon4.png|center]]
[[Image:Horizon5.png|center]]

double click Ethernet Sandboxes (if you did not do open until now) - you dont need to change anything

[[Image:Horizon6.png|center]]

At this stage you should have DMX from Horizon on your widget.

Wiimote Control

2007-03-05T07:28:43Z

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[[Image:Wiimote.png|right]]
Wii-lla is a small program to allow a wiimote to control lighting using [[LLA]]. A demo using an Elation Design Spot 250 can be found on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06RMrKXaMAo You Tube].

Sources: http://www.nomis52.net/data/sources/wii-lla-0.1.0.tar.gz 
Requires: [http://www.wiili.org/index.php/CWiid CWiid]

Thanks to [http://www.guitarcenter.com Guitar Center] in San Francisco for allowing us to use their lights for testing.