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PIX-C

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Bill of Materials:

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	[[Image:PIX-C_BOM.jpg\|200px]]		[[Image:PIX-C_BOM.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	'''Note:''' Markings on the PCB SN75176BP are '''WRONG'''. The correct part is SN75179BP.
		+	This is listed correctly in the visual BOM above, and in the Mouser project.

	=== Gerbers ===		=== Gerbers ===

Renard64

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	2008/01/25 PJS changed value of R1, R2 to 750 Ohm (was improperly calculated for 6.3VAC input).		2008/01/25 PJS changed value of R1, R2 to 750 Ohm (was improperly calculated for 6.3VAC input).
	2008/02/18 PJS changed value of C1		2008/02/18 PJS changed value of C1
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Category:Renard 64XC

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Troubleshooting Guide Renard 64XC

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-	[[Category:Renard ~~SS24~~]]	+

Renard 64XC Construction

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Board Assembly:

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File:Adding current limiting resistors to your Grinch.pdf

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Electronics Hardware

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	This is a controller to control low-voltage LED panels, designed by Robert Jordan. These panels are typically 16 LEDs high by 48 LEDs wide, for a total of 768 LEDs. Vixen can control up to four panels through one parallel port, and can even display text.		This is a controller to control low-voltage LED panels, designed by Robert Jordan. These panels are typically 16 LEDs high by 48 LEDs wide, for a total of 768 LEDs. Vixen can control up to four panels through one parallel port, and can even display text.

-	====Triks-C====	+	One of the problems with the original LEDTRIKS design was the load placed on the PC to chunk the data out the parallel port.
		+	The TRICKS-C and the PIC-C controllers were created to address this shortcoming.
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		+	=====Triks-C=====
	*Controlled through: Serial port or standalone		*Controlled through: Serial port or standalone
	*Documentation: [[TRIKSC]], [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Image:TRIKSC_CONTROLLER_v.0.1_manual.pdf Manual in PDF format]		*Documentation: [[TRIKSC]], [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/wiki/index.php?title=Image:TRIKSC_CONTROLLER_v.0.1_manual.pdf Manual in PDF format]

-	This is a an add on controller/process for the Ledtricks. ~~One of the problems with the original LEDTRIKS design was the load placed on the PC to chunk the data out the parallel port.~~ The TRIKS-C uses a ATMEL process to take a LEDSTRIKS file and ~~send~~ it out to the LEDTRIKS Controller, via the serial prot.	+	This is a an add on controller/process for the Ledtricks. The TRIKS-C uses a ATMEL process to take a LEDSTRIKS file and sends it out to the LEDTRIKS Controller, via the serial prot.
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		+	=====PIX-C=====
		+	*Controlled through: Serial port or standalone
		+	*Documentation: [[PIX-C]]
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		+	This is a an add on controller/process for the Ledtricks. It is backward compatible with the TRIKS-C, is based on the Microchip 16F688 processor.
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		+

	====JEC Pixel Displays====		====JEC Pixel Displays====

PIX-C

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Gerbers:

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	=== Gerbers ===		=== Gerbers ===

-	~~Will be uploaded to~~ the ~~FILES section~~	+	[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/dynamics/showentry.php?e=103 ZIP Archive in the FILE LIBRARY]

	=== Firmware ===		=== Firmware ===
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	The PIX-C is backwards compatible with the TRICKS-C and is thus controlled by the DOS LTC.exe program.		The PIX-C is backwards compatible with the TRICKS-C and is thus controlled by the DOS LTC.exe program.
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		+	Power connections are shown in the following diagram.
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_Power.jpg\|200px]]

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PIX-C

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Build Instructions:

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	In the beginning the world smelled mostly of Nutmeg, and mulled cider. At that time Robert Jordan had an idea to create a DIY LED sign that could easily be made by the home Blinky Enthusiast. He called it LEDTRIKS and he showed it to the masses, and they thought it was good. In time however the world grew tired of Nutmeg and craved the spiceness of Gingerbread and TimW entered the scene. He designed a small controller that could offload the repetative task of refreshing the LED panel from the PC. He called it TRICKS-C and he showed it to the masses, and they thought it was good. While sitting looking at his LED panel Andrew Williams(no relation to TimW) theorized that he should be able to build a controller compatible with TRICKS-C, without the need to learn a new micro, purchase new tools, or install a new tool-chain. Entitled the PIX-C this controller will duplicate the functionality of the TRICKS-C, but use only parts already used on a typical RENARD controller. Now if only the world would smell like Candy Canes.		In the beginning the world smelled mostly of Nutmeg, and mulled cider. At that time Robert Jordan had an idea to create a DIY LED sign that could easily be made by the home Blinky Enthusiast. He called it LEDTRIKS and he showed it to the masses, and they thought it was good. In time however the world grew tired of Nutmeg and craved the spiceness of Gingerbread and TimW entered the scene. He designed a small controller that could offload the repetative task of refreshing the LED panel from the PC. He called it TRICKS-C and he showed it to the masses, and they thought it was good. While sitting looking at his LED panel Andrew Williams(no relation to TimW) theorized that he should be able to build a controller compatible with TRICKS-C, without the need to learn a new micro, purchase new tools, or install a new tool-chain. Entitled the PIX-C this controller will duplicate the functionality of the TRICKS-C, but use only parts already used on a typical RENARD controller. Now if only the world would smell like Candy Canes.

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	== Build Instructions ==		== Build Instructions ==

		+	Step 1 - Install 470 (R3,R8) ohm resistors
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_01.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 2 - Install 1K (R1,R2,R4) ohm resistors
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_02.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 3 - Install 1N5139B diode (NOTE: Orientation!)
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_03.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 4 - Install 0.1 uf (C1,C3) capacitors
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_04.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 5 - Install DIP sockets (NOTE: Notch/Pin 1 orientation)
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_05.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 6 - Install LEDs (may not appear as shown)
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_06.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 7 - Install RJ45 jacks (may not appear exactly as shown)
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_07.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 8 - Install 10 uf (C2) capacitor (NOTE: Polarity !!)
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		+	[[Image:PIX-C_STEP_08.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Last Step - insert the RS485, and PIC chips into their sockets.

		+	*NOTE: PIC should be programmed in advance. Do not attempt to use the "In Circuit Programming Header" as there is insufficient clearance to do so.

	== Controlling the PIX-C ==		== Controlling the PIX-C ==

	The PIX-C is backwards compatible with the TRICKS-C and is thus controlled by the DOS LTC.exe program.		The PIX-C is backwards compatible with the TRICKS-C and is thus controlled by the DOS LTC.exe program.

File:Pix-c.jpg

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PIX-C

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== Background ==

In the beginning the world smelled mostly of Nutmeg, and mulled cider. At that time Robert Jordan had an idea to create a DIY LED sign that could easily be made by the home Blinky Enthusiast. He called it LEDTRIKS and he showed it to the masses, and they thought it was good. In time however the world grew tired of Nutmeg and craved the spiceness of Gingerbread and TimW entered the scene. He designed a small controller that could offload the repetative task of refreshing the LED panel from the PC. He called it TRICKS-C and he showed it to the masses, and they thought it was good. While sitting looking at his LED panel Andrew Williams(no relation to TimW) theorized that he should be able to build a controller compatible with TRICKS-C, without the need to learn a new micro, purchase new tools, or install a new tool-chain. Entitled the PIX-C this controller will duplicate the functionality of the TRICKS-C, but use only parts already used on a typical RENARD controller. Now if only the world would smell like Candy Canes.

== The Files ==

=== Schematic ===

[[File:Pix-C_v2_2_Schematic.pdf]]

=== Bill of Materials ===

[http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=68dc1141c4 Mouser Quick Order BOM]

[[Image:PIX-C_BOM.jpg|200px]]

=== Gerbers ===

Will be uploaded to the FILES section

=== Firmware ===

HEX file to be uploaded.

== Build Instructions ==

== Controlling the PIX-C ==

The PIX-C is backwards compatible with the TRICKS-C and is thus controlled by the DOS LTC.exe program.

File:PIX-C BOM.jpg

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USB2DMX

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	== Schematic & Board Files ==		== Schematic & Board Files ==
-	~~To be added~~	+
		+	=== Schematics ===
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		+	*[[File:Usb2Dmx_v2.2.pdf]]
		+	*[[File:Usb2Dmx_v2_4.pdf]]
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		+	=== Gerbers ===
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		+	[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/dynamics/showentry.php?e=102 Gerbers for v2.4 (in the FILE LIBRARY)]

	== Board building instructions ==		== Board building instructions ==
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	=== Troubleshooting ===		=== Troubleshooting ===
	* In development, the most frequent problem encountered was with the USB2DMX working up to the point of driving DMX devices, when it failed. This problem was easily fixed by unplugging the USB cable from the PC and plugging it into another USB port on the PC. Once the "ding-dong" was heard, the device always worked thereafter. If necessary, the USB cable can be moved back to the first USB port with no problem.		* In development, the most frequent problem encountered was with the USB2DMX working up to the point of driving DMX devices, when it failed. This problem was easily fixed by unplugging the USB cable from the PC and plugging it into another USB port on the PC. Once the "ding-dong" was heard, the device always worked thereafter. If necessary, the USB cable can be moved back to the first USB port with no problem.
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		+	== Testing ==
		+	The USB2DMX has been tested successfully with the following products:
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		+	# REN48LSD
		+	# JEC PIXEL
		+	# American DJ PocketScan
		+	# Lynx SSR4/DMX

File:Usb2Dmx v2 4.pdf

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USB2DMX

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Board building instructions:

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-	Step 10 - Install DC/DC converter (power isolation)	+	Step 10 - Install DC/DC converter (power isolation) Note PIN 1 orientation

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-	Step 12 - USB and ~~RJ35 sockets~~ (may not appear 100% as shown here)	+	Step 12 - USB and RJ45 jacks(may not appear 100% as shown here)

	[[Image:YADA_STEP_12.jpg\|200px]]		[[Image:YADA_STEP_12.jpg\|200px]]

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USB2DMX

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		+	= USB2DMX (aka YADA) =
	[[Image:YADA_STEP_14_DONE.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right]]		[[Image:YADA_STEP_14_DONE.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right]]
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-	~~= USB2DMX (aka YADA) =~~
	The USB2DMX (which also goes by the name Yet Another DMX Adapter, or YADA), is a build-it-yourself project that provides connectivity between DMX controllers and the Vixen 2.1 lighting software. It was designed by Andrew Williams (LabRat) of Ottawa, Canada, in the spring and summer of 2010 and released to the community in September 2010.		The USB2DMX (which also goes by the name Yet Another DMX Adapter, or YADA), is a build-it-yourself project that provides connectivity between DMX controllers and the Vixen 2.1 lighting software. It was designed by Andrew Williams (LabRat) of Ottawa, Canada, in the spring and summer of 2010 and released to the community in September 2010.

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	In addition to not being ENTTEC Pro plug compatible, there are other compromises that must be made to achieve the USB2DMX's low cost: the device only works (as of its initial release) with the Vixen software; a special USB driver must be installed in the PC; the user is required to take a two-step process to burn the firmware into the microprocessor, and the user needs to make certain that three files are included in the Vixen plug-ins folder.		In addition to not being ENTTEC Pro plug compatible, there are other compromises that must be made to achieve the USB2DMX's low cost: the device only works (as of its initial release) with the Vixen software; a special USB driver must be installed in the PC; the user is required to take a two-step process to burn the firmware into the microprocessor, and the user needs to make certain that three files are included in the Vixen plug-ins folder.
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		+	== Schematic & Board Files ==
		+	To be added

	== Board building instructions ==		== Board building instructions ==
	Step 0 - Bill of Materials (BOM)		Step 0 - Bill of Materials (BOM)
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		+	[http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=ddc109894e $26.00 at Mouser]

	[[Image:STEP_00_BOM.png\|200px]]		[[Image:STEP_00_BOM.png\|200px]]
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-	~~WIKI update pending~~ - (~~more pictures to follow~~)	+	Step 5 - Install 0.22 (C1) uf capacitor
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_05.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 6 - Install XTAL - 20Mhz resonator
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_06.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 7 - Bend lead on ferrite bead (L1), install vertically.
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_07a.jpg\|100px]] [[Image:YADA_STEP_07.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 8 - Install LEDs (note FLAT edge)
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_08.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 9 - Install PROG (Program) and RST (Reset) switches
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_09.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 10 - Install DC/DC converter (power isolation)
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_10.jpg\|200px]] [[Image:YADA_STEP_10a.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 11 - Install 10 uf (C3) capacitor (note polarity!!)
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_11.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 12 - USB and RJ35 sockets (may not appear 100% as shown here)
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_12.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	Step 13 - Install programmed PIC 18F2455(U1), SN75179BP (RS485), optoisolator (6N137)
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		+	[[Image:YADA_STEP_13.jpg\|200px]]
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		+	== Software and firmware ==
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		+	=== Firmware Images ===
		+	Hex files and source code to be uploaded

-	== ~~Software and firmware~~ instructions ==	+	=== Setup instructions ===
	# Download the bootloader and the PIC firmware here.		# Download the bootloader and the PIC firmware here.
	# Using your favorite Microchip programming device (i.e.: Microchip PICkit2 or PICkit3), load the bootloader software into the PIC 18f2455.		# Using your favorite Microchip programming device (i.e.: Microchip PICkit2 or PICkit3), load the bootloader software into the PIC 18f2455.
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	# Download the Microchip USB software package here.		# Download the Microchip USB software package here.
	# Unzip the package, extract the application and install MCHPFSUSB_Setup_v1.3.exe as you would any Windows application. The software expects to install itself in the c: directory as c:\MCHPFSUSB\ ... if at all possible, please allow the installation here, as it will make the rest of these instructions easier to understand.		# Unzip the package, extract the application and install MCHPFSUSB_Setup_v1.3.exe as you would any Windows application. The software expects to install itself in the c: directory as c:\MCHPFSUSB\ ... if at all possible, please allow the installation here, as it will make the rest of these instructions easier to understand.
-	# Connect your USB2DMX to your PC using a USB-A/USB-B cable. There will be no "ding-dong" sound (called "USB enunciation") at this time. The ~~yellow LED (~~DMX) will be lit.	+	# Connect your USB2DMX to your PC using a USB-A/USB-B cable. There will be no "ding-dong" sound (called "USB enunciation") at this time. The DMX LED will be lit.
	# The Windows operating system on the PC will acknowledge that a new piece of hardware has been attached to the computer, that a driver is not present and offer you a driver-installer application. (In the event this does not happen, go to Control Panel -> Add hardware and double-click.)		# The Windows operating system on the PC will acknowledge that a new piece of hardware has been attached to the computer, that a driver is not present and offer you a driver-installer application. (In the event this does not happen, go to Control Panel -> Add hardware and double-click.)
	# The Add Hardware Wizard might need some help in adding the USB2DMX: your USB2DMX is probably not going to be listed in "The following hardware is already installed on your computer" list, so scroll to the end and choose "Add a new hardware device."		# The Add Hardware Wizard might need some help in adding the USB2DMX: your USB2DMX is probably not going to be listed in "The following hardware is already installed on your computer" list, so scroll to the end and choose "Add a new hardware device."
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	# Your Vixen plug-ins directory should have at least these three files: Vixen_DmxRat.dll, Vixen_DmxRat.pdb, mpusbapi.dll.		# Your Vixen plug-ins directory should have at least these three files: Vixen_DmxRat.dll, Vixen_DmxRat.pdb, mpusbapi.dll.
	# Launch Vixen 2.1 and create a new profile (Profiles -> Manage -> +); click on "Output plugins" and from the window "Available plugins" choose "DmxRat". Give the profile as many channels as you want, up to 512.		# Launch Vixen 2.1 and create a new profile (Profiles -> Manage -> +); click on "Output plugins" and from the window "Available plugins" choose "DmxRat". Give the profile as many channels as you want, up to 512.
-	# Create a new sequence using the profile you just created. Connect a DMX device to your USB2DMX. Using the "Test channels" feature of Vixen, select all channels and raise and lower the channel intensity. Your DMX device should respond accordingly. The ~~orange LED (~~USB) should flicker dimly.	+	# Create a new sequence using the profile you just created. Connect a DMX device to your USB2DMX. Using the "Test channels" feature of Vixen, select all channels and raise and lower the channel intensity. Your DMX device should respond accordingly. The USB LED should flicker dimly.

	=== Troubleshooting ===		=== Troubleshooting ===
	* In development, the most frequent problem encountered was with the USB2DMX working up to the point of driving DMX devices, when it failed. This problem was easily fixed by unplugging the USB cable from the PC and plugging it into another USB port on the PC. Once the "ding-dong" was heard, the device always worked thereafter. If necessary, the USB cable can be moved back to the first USB port with no problem.		* In development, the most frequent problem encountered was with the USB2DMX working up to the point of driving DMX devices, when it failed. This problem was easily fixed by unplugging the USB cable from the PC and plugging it into another USB port on the PC. Once the "ding-dong" was heard, the device always worked thereafter. If necessary, the USB cable can be moved back to the first USB port with no problem.

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