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Offline abt040

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Mapping xlights models to controller outputs
« on: December 10, 2016, 07:10:26 AM »
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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Re: Mapping xlights models to controller outputs
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2016, 07:15:26 AM »
Probably should have added my controller setup as well

Offline deonb

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Re: Mapping xlights models to controller outputs
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2016, 01:56:14 PM »
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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Re: Mapping xlights models to controller outputs
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2016, 11:27:12 PM »
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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Re: Mapping xlights models to controller outputs
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2016, 09:55:14 AM »
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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Re: Mapping xlights models to controller outputs
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2016, 08:53:26 PM »
Glad to hear it worked out, I have similar but will keep playing until i get it roight!!!!
cheers Boof63