Sean Meighan

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Title: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: 2k05gt on November 27, 2024, 12:31:15 PM

I have had this E682 controller for several years but have not been able to get it working with Vixen and Now Xlights.
everything is on the 192.168.1.0/24 network

I connect to the controller web interface, I can run test patterns to the lights.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tBLc2Cj/2024-11-24-182813.png)

In XLights, I run my sequence but it will not send to the controller.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq0jQHzy/Controllers-2024-11-26-171400.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CMjLz0RC/Layout-2024-11-26-171318.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxXV5mMp/Sequence-2024-11-26-171423.png)

I also have several WLED ESP32 Shields in the mix.
(https://i.postimg.cc/K8Vg3gn1/20241121-001454.jpg)

Xlights Scanner finds the controller
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4zMYyKk/Xlights-scanner-2024-11-27-150255.png)

PC IP same Subnet
(https://i.postimg.cc/26V8xtbQ/Laptop-IP-2024-11-27-150410.png)

Title: Re: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: jond on November 27, 2024, 03:37:40 PM

Your Megatree settings do not look right to me.

1.  Your E682 claims it is configured for 50 pixels each port, and I think it should be set to 200 each port.

2.  Your Megatree appears to be configured for 16 ports, and it looks like it should only be configured for 4 ports.

3.  Your Start and End Channels do not look right to me.  It has been a while since I used E1.31, but I started each port with IP Address:Universe:ChannelNumber  I included my old megatree settings.  There might be a better way to configure them, but that way worked for me for a few years before I converted to DDP.

Title: Re: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: 2k05gt on November 27, 2024, 04:07:42 PM

I was going to do 1 string per port, but I just figured out that ports 1 & 2 on the E682 are bad so I need to change that

I am not sure how to change those settings, it's tied to the light protocol?
 

Title: Re: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: jond on November 27, 2024, 04:12:41 PM

I did a string for each port, but it worked out well for me.  I don't see an issue with using 4 strings, but xLights needs to to match that configuration.

Not sure if the below config will get there.  I never used more than a single universe on the same port.  I would have to manually type them in.  Someone may have a better suggestion.

Title: Re: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: 2k05gt on November 27, 2024, 04:25:47 PM

I am not sure how to match up the two since they use different terminology.
and I can't find the areas in Xlights to make those changes.

Title: Re: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: jond on November 27, 2024, 04:36:33 PM

I would enter the controller settings in manually back in the day.  xLights supports E1.31 and DDP at the same time, so it might be worth a try.  You will not offend me if you don't want to try.   Not sure I am going to be much more help though... sorry!   

Title: Re: Xlights not sending data to E682 controller
Post by: 2k05gt on November 27, 2024, 05:45:46 PM

I have to give up..
the E682 controller just went south for the winter.
2 yellow lights are only on now, rebooting will not correct it, I can not get to the webpage anymore.

Time to look for a more up to date controllers.

I will try the DDP with my ESP32 Shields, thats all I have available at the moment, and with the holidays
getting something here soon is un likely.

here is what I have to work with.
Shields with ESP32-WROOM-32E controllers 4MB
These are single output controllers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/PxPqx31R/20241127-195337.jpg)