Open DMX USB

The Open DMX USB is a no-frills, inexpensive way to get into the world of controlling DMX devices from your computer. Perfect for project work, small live music and amateur theatre applications.

SKU: 70303

Overview
Features
Specifications
Resources

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The Open DMX USB features a robust USB type-B port to connect to your computer and a 5-pin DMX output to connect to your DMX lighting. With its folded metal construction you can be sure that it’s at home on a workshop test bench, long-term installation or ready to tour on the road.

The Open DMX USB features a reliable USB Type-B port, ensuring a strong connection between your computer and the device. This allows for seamless data transfer during operation.

Its 5-pin DMX output easily connects to your DMX lighting system, offering compatibility with industry-standard equipment.

With its folded metal construction you can be sure that it’s at home on a workshop test bench, long-term installation or ready to tour on the road.

It supports control of 512 DMX channels and full compatibility with a wide range of 3rd party software, giving users substantial capacity for managing complex lighting setups.

The widely compatible FTDI driver the Open DMX USB uses to communicate with your computer is compatible Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, giving a wide scope for flexibility.

Similarly to the rest of the ENTTEC product range, this widget is manufactured in ENTTEC’s Melbourne factory and undergoes the same level of inspection, quality control as the rest of our professional grade products.

Open DMX USB vs. DMX USB Pro

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Specifications

Connectors	1* DMX Output (Female XLR5), 1* USB 2.0 Type-B
IP rating	IP20
LED indicators	No
Supported protocols	USITT DMX512-A
Standalone playback	No
MIDI	No
Maximum output channels	1 universe (512ch)
Configuration software	No
Firmware updates	No
Input voltage	5V DC (via USB)
Input current	300mA
Power draw	1.5W
Environmental Operating temperature	0°-50°C 32°-122°F
Environmental Operating humidity	5% – 95% (non-condensing)
Body material	Folded Aluminium
Mounting options	N/A
Unit dimensions	77x40x40 mm
Unit weight	61 g / 0.13lbs
Shipping dimensions	125x75x70 mm
Shipping weight	0.16kg / 0.35lbs
Warranty	3-year return to base manufacturer warranty

Resources

Open DMX USB data sheet

Win D2XX Drivers

Learn about DMX

OPEN DMX C++ Example

VB6 DLL Example

C# Example (from Linked2 Software)

Java Wrapper Class

OPEN DMX C# Class

Please note: All the above programming examples are based on FTDI D2XX programming guide,
please check here for further help:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/SoftwareExamples/CodeExamples.htm

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