Sean Meighan
Software => Xlights Setup => Topic started by: abt040 on December 10, 2016, 07:10:26 AM
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I am attempting to map my models onto actual controller outputs. Everything seemed pretty straightforward until I tried to use the test functionality. I have gone back through everything three times and I don't see what I am missing, so hopefully fresh eyes can help.
1. Setup two controllers in Setup tab ( actual controllers are J1Sys ECGP12R ). I am strictly speaking only testing the first controller at the moment.
2. In Setup, Outputs 1-12 have matching universe numbers and 512 channels each
3. In Layout tab, I have the setup shown in ModelConfig.png
Problems:
1. The Tool Tips when hovering over outputs in the Test window don't match what I think they should. For example, when hovering over output 4, the tool tip says that it maps to bush 5 and bush 6 although the ModelConfig says bush 6 maps to output 5. Perhaps not related to my bigger problem
2. When I test output 6, I get nothing. Bush 7 does not light up as I expect.
3. When I test output 7, I get both outputs 6 and 7 turning on. i.e. Bush 7 and FrontTree[0|1]
I have checked to make sure that the right strings are plugged into the correct outputs. I assume I am missing something about the size and/or start of the universes but I just can't find it.
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Probably should have added my controller setup as well
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For example, when hovering over output 4, the tool tip says that it maps to bush 5 and bush 6 although the ModelConfig says bush 6 maps to output 5.
Just something to be aware of (this isn't your problem) - your bush 6 isn't actually mapped to output 5 - it's mapped to universe 5.
Output 5 would be:
5:1
Universe 5 is:
#5:1
There is a slight syntax difference. In your case it doesn't make a difference since your universes is mapped 1-1 with your outputs. But something to keep in mind.
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do j1sys use 512 channels, i ahve some older p2's and i thought that they only run 510 channels count not the 512.
Maybe of help to you, pls post a pix of the actual controller setup as well (you have the xl setup and layout pix) not the controller setup
Cheers Boof63
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Problem solved.
Thanks to Boof63's suggestion, as I was gathering the controller setups to post here, I discovered a typo in the output to universe mapping in the controller. Looked at that thing at least ten times and never saw it until I looked at a different screen and everything was in fixed width columns and then it stuck out like a sore thumb.
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Glad to hear it worked out, I have similar but will keep playing until i get it roight!!!!
cheers Boof63