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Universe Planner · Value Converter · Patch Manager · 16-bit · Protocol Reference
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Address Calculator
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Gap adds empty channels between fixtures — useful for future expansion or leaving room for mode changes.

DMX Value Converter
128
DMX RAW VALUE
128
Raw DMX
50.2%
Percent
80
Hex
5.02V
0–10V
Range Mapper

Map a source DMX range to a target output range. Useful for converting between different fixture modes or scaling values for automated lighting.

Mapped Output 128
Output Hex 80
Output % 50.2%
Fade Time Reference

At 44Hz DMX refresh: time to sweep full range (0→255).

1 DMX Step ~22.7ms
Full 0→255 @ 44Hz ~5.8s
Steps per Second 44
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Universe Channel Map
Used Conflict Free
16-bit DMX Encoder

Convert a 16-bit value (0–65535) to coarse/fine DMX channel pair, or back.

127
Coarse (MSB)
0x7F
255
Fine (LSB)
0xFF
Decimal 32767
Hex (16-bit) 0x7FFF
Percentage 49.999%
Binary 0111 1111 1111 1111
Coarse/Fine → 16-bit Decoder

Enter coarse and fine DMX values to reconstruct the full 16-bit value. Useful for reading position feedback.

16-bit Value 32767
Hex 0x7FFF
Percentage 49.999%
Pan/Tilt Angle Calculator
Angle 269.97°
From Center −0.01°
Show Topology Builder

Build a complete show rig overview. Fixtures sync with the Patch Manager automatically.

Total Fixtures 0
Total Channels 0
Universes Used 0
Conflicts 0
Fixture List
Add fixtures in Patch Manager to populate topology.
Dip Switch Calculator

Enter a DMX start address to see its dip switch configuration, or click switches to calculate the address. Supports 9-switch and 10-switch fixtures.

▲ ON ▽ OFF
ON OFF
DMX Address 1
Binary (switches) 000000001
Hex 0x001
Switch Summary SW1 ON

Switch 1 = bit 0 (value 1). Switch 9 = bit 8 (value 256). Address = sum of all ON switch values. Most fixtures use this standard, but always verify with your fixture's manual.

Quick Lookup Table

Common addresses with their dip switch patterns. Click any row to load it.

Address SW9SW8SW7SW6SW5 SW4SW3SW2SW1
Switch Value Reference
Switch 11
Switch 22
Switch 34
Switch 48
Switch 516
Switch 632
Switch 764
Switch 8128
Switch 9256
Switch 10Varies (often unused)
Protocol Facts
Max Channels/Universe512
Bit Depth8-bit (0–255)
Standard Refresh Rate~44 Hz
Max Refresh Rate~44 Hz (spec)
Min Refresh Rate~1 Hz
Break Length≥88µs
Mark After Break≥8µs
Baud Rate250 kbps
Cable StandardEIA-485 (RS-485)
Max Cable Length~1200m (spec)
Max Nodes/Run32 (electrical)
Terminator120Ω at last device
Common Fixture Modes
Generic Dimmer1 ch
RGB LED3 ch
RGBA LED4 ch
RGBW LED4 ch
RGBWA+UV6 ch
PAR (basic)4–6 ch
Moving Head Wash13–20 ch
Moving Head Spot16–32 ch
Moving Head Beam14–26 ch
Laser (basic)6–8 ch
Laser (ILDA via DMX)12–16 ch
Hazer/Fogger2–4 ch
Strobe2–3 ch
Generic Media Server16–32+ ch
Standard Channel Functions

Common channel assignments for moving fixtures:

Ch 1Pan (coarse)
Ch 2Pan (fine)
Ch 3Tilt (coarse)
Ch 4Tilt (fine)
Ch 5P/T Speed
Ch 6Dimmer
Ch 7Strobe/Shutter
Ch 8Color Wheel
Ch 9Gobo Wheel 1
Ch 10Gobo Rot
Ch 11Prism
Ch 12Focus
Ch 13Iris
Ch 14Frost
Ch 15Lamp / Reset
Ch 16Fixture Control
Shutter / Strobe Values

Typical moving head shutter channel:

0Shutter Closed
32Shutter Open
64–95Strobe (slow→fast)
96–127Shutter Open
128–159Pulse Effect
160–191Rand Strobe
192–223Shutter Open
224–255Random Pulse

Values vary by manufacturer. Always verify against the fixture's DMX chart.