gonzo1 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Hi, I have got a cheap Chinese scanner.Its a Computerlight or Skytronic, I think model no 150.603.I have not got the manual on this scan and I cant get it to work. It has a working lamp and does run through a bit of a test and all seems like it will work if I could talk to it from my controller.The controller is another cheapy a Stairville DMX Master 1.I am just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction as to do next. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich newby Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Ok, a bit more info first though. Are you using DMX to control? If so check your cables and see if there OK. Have you terminated the signal? Although you shouldnt need to if your only using one scanner in the chain. HTHRich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelxbloke Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 If it is DMX, I'd probably hook it up to some kind of manual desk, set it to DMX Address 1, and move the faders to see what was on each channel and what happened at what level, then using that information start to make your own quick reference guide type thing. If they don't do anything they may need pins 2+3 swapping at one end of the cable. Also if they're second hand have a look at any fans, give 'em a clean to save the beast from overheating. HTH Steve Edit: Beaten by rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Does it look anything like this... http://www.stagebeat.co.uk/sites/stagebeatv4.4/productimages/125x125f/3706.jpg Have a look on the Skytronic website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1 Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yep thats the one.I have had a look on their site but there is (or I could not see) any technical information.If this helps the scan says on the bottom that it is 1 = Gnd2 = -3 = + The fans are clean as it was serviced before I got it.I have also had the cover off it and it all looks clean and tidy inside. I am using DMX to control and all leads are new out the bag this morning.It is also terminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 A quick email to Skytronic I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3guk Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Did you get anywhere ?? Got exactly the same light with the same problem, tried swapping pins, but I don't have the manual either, so my attempts are doing nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Did you get anywhere ?? Got exactly the same light with the same problem, tried swapping pins, but I don't have the manual either, so my attempts are doing nothing. Strange you should ask! I go down to my sisters today (Sunday) and dropped it off with a chap in Manchester.He said he would have a look at it for me.Gets home checked to see if he has posted me anything,he says he has fixed it! Dodgy soldering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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