Cheapest/simple DMX controller.

[adam2]

I am considering a couple of cheapo LED PARs for d0m3stic effect lighting.

 

What is the cheapest way to control them ? nothing sophisticated is needed, no programing of chases or fades etc, just a simple manual adjustment of colour and intensity. I was going to buy a "blue only" LED light as I rather like blue. But being able to chose other colours is better.

 

Cheap is good, but simple to use is more important.

 

 

 

[kgallen]

If you want them all to do the same thing and 6 DMX channels is enough, then (new) something like this:

 

https://www.thomann...._controller.htm

 

up to 12 channels then:

 

https://www.thomann...._controller.htm

 

(but maybe I'm answering the wrong question as I'm sure you'd already easily answer this question? [from the knowledge I see you express on BR, that is!!!])

Edited March 4, 2020 by kgallen

[adam2]

BTW, I claim considerable knowledge of electrical matters whether within the entertainment industry or elsewhere, and some knowledge of basic science and general engineering.

 

I make no claim as to up to date knowledge of DMX controls, hence request for info. I will consider the product linked to.

 

 

 

[kgallen]

You help out so many times on the Electrical forum I think we owe you some significant input in return!

 

There's always this sort of "junk" (sorry, unfair probably). Too many buttons though perhaps?

 

Used:

https://www.ebay.co....3oAAOSwQEteWXrZ

 

New:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJ-Stage-Light-DMX512-Controller-192-DMX-Channel-Console-Disco-Club-Concert-Show/254434838225?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3b3d7f86d1:g:AaIAAOSwghZdyCXf&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWzBljNrAEXFoPcei%2B6AV5%2FZh6fTExoUYoYzF61r2WLi7XmeE61aHSz5nvVbNdl%2B8vke9R8aHQ1hbUcA%2Bdg0yo8WP7Z158T4FriCLYjLL2xhpdfMDTLqxklk4MC9KpfCDjXbxQ6Ses9gRA6pMdH0IWhCNLqor75K0yHVnP8Qd1p6gBNWx%2BYUFWs91EC3bHnFFKz2kIEwSDq7wS2glv1%2Fh8eh7%2B0Qfe3URuvX%2B8eYQKGdowHjgtXyUqDWX1XYhX%2FW9eDabXVvBiEC1fcHLwXR0A6MeV2bkc%2BPpcfckadQY3dIcsN91al4Gegqjbobk%2BrYy5IGSZuWtXFEBds7ubpNN3tMStyALlpskAeWGai4KdIR0uv%2FyOFw9LoDfE2PHKfw1iUtre054JDKJQ4kLii9JQqozpMnBPFxtl6UWG54hkaUrM3%2BVn3MuXp6z6pEZheP%2FlseRl0MarRcCuyG22BnNOlp7O6krHNSUezIM08N6oFpJ6Ah4OdCTkWsYr95WxZhFncuRwP%2BVlbCnR%2F2XIAVTA%2FaEjaXjWO5BzjYBLA6l7OeUhHhEx1lo9rH264HEoYhNzvE6gjfRp4tKphI7NEA%2BomNxP%2Bh9naQACaeZvS6jYDI9h3CdORZ%2FZwMLMWTRvhGDpu3iNYv9B2jcgbfLJ1csx5EEeMgLM9cVgczbDgOWAjOwqYzUI6hCVkPhE3%2BqYPlqz%2BnOH7qKIpXeSjBRfdHkcjrGUnWEw2%2BKruIdg9s%2FpLEg%3D%3D&checksum=2544348382252d976899976d458a9046ec761ac8394b

Edited March 4, 2020 by kgallen

[adam2]

Far too many buttons ! The Thoman product looks much more suitable.

[alistermorton]

To be fair, the "junk" Kevin linked to would let you set up quick access buttons to your favourite colours once you've mixed them without having to wiggle the sliders, and still leave the option of wiggling sliders if you want to.

[timsabre]

Also we should point out that you will be able to set the LED pars to fixed colours using the buttons on the back. Usually they have a variety of fixed colours or you can mix your own with R G B settings. If you won't want to change the colour very often it removes the need for DMX cabling and control.

[beware]

If it's really for d0m3stic lighting, the internet connected led normal light bulbs are probably easier/cheaper.

 

You can set a colour on your phone or choose chases etc.

[sunray]

I am considering a couple of cheapo LED PARs for d0m3stic effect lighting.

 

What is the cheapest way to control them ? nothing sophisticated is needed, no programing of chases or fades etc, just a simple manual adjustment of colour and intensity. I was going to buy a "blue only" LED light as I rather like blue. But being able to chose other colours is better.

 

Cheap is good, but simple to use is more important.

 

 

 

Stupidly I hadn't clocked it's for home use. Would something on these basis be any good?

https://cpc.farnell....48?st=rgb%20led

https://cpc.farnell....88?st=rgb%20led

https://www.ebay.co....QUOmi0mKtph_psw

https://www.ebay.co....EVEF80njG0ReQ3w

 

 

Or even

https://www.ebay.co....WcZTUfy6KpsjJJw

Not recommending any particular product, just throwing ideas and these all have a simple remote control rather than a complex set-up.

Edited March 4, 2020 by sunray

[musht]

Pixel tape in coving, choice of low cost BT / WiFi controllers , Sp105 Sp108 etc , even integrate with Alexa with some crowbaring

[adam2]

Thanks for the suggestions, I think that I will go for the cheap and simple Thoman DMX controller suggested upthread.

 

I have tried the remote controlled LED lamps and been disappointed with the output, and the poor reliability. Also have a couple of LED PARs.