Hi,

If I understand correctly, you have no problem with the Midi Controller (Akai Professional APCmini). Instead, you have problems with DMX Input (Aurora DMX android app) and DMX Output (DMX Light Fixture).

Note, that we have documentation on DMX here: https://aximmetry.com/learn/virtual-production-workflow/preparation-of-the-production-environment-phase-i/setting-up-inputs-outputs-for-virtual-production/external-controllers/using-dmx-with-aximmetry/

Your problem is not necessarily a firewall issue or something related to IP configuration. Instead, you likely have incorrect Net, Subnet, or Universe specified for both DMX Out and DMX Input modules.

• Universe: Indicates a specific group of up to 512 DMX channels.
• Subnet: A collection of universes. Art-Net allows configuration settings that include subnet addressing to further organize and manage larger installations.
• Net: Represents an even higher level of organization, grouping multiple subnets. This is generally used in very large installations.

In the case of the DMX Input, in the Aurora DMX android app make sure you have ArtNet selected in Settings-> General-> Select DMX protocol:

And you have the same server in Settings-> ArtNet Server as in Aximmetry-> Edit-> Managed Devices - ArtNet:

Then, you can press Learn in your DMX Input module:

After this when you change the value in the Android app, the Learn will auto-fill the Channel, Net, Subnet, and Universe:

In the case of the DMX Output, you can probably set the Net, Subnet, and Universe in this DMX Setting menu or Device Setting menu of the Electro Concept device:

While you can probably (also) set the channel on the DMX Light Fixture itself.

Note that you can easily test the DMX Input module with Peeker modules instead of a running Unreal scene:

Warmest regards,

Thanks for your detailed answer, I couldn´t make it work, I´ll put some screenshot of Electroconcept Node 2 settings menu website to see if you can help me with it.

IP Setting

Here I don´t know if Protocol should be DHCP o Static, or if Device IP or IP Mask are correct.

I´m only trying DMX 1 Setting tab and looks like this:

Here I can change between DMX OUT or DMX IN but can´t see how to set NET/SUBNET/UNIVERSE.

In Device Setting Tab I can see Node Name, DMX OUT Sinchro or Fixed and FPS Fixed DMX OUT from 16 to 44

My goal is to be able to use my Midi Console to change color and intensity both in Aximmetry Project (Virtual Light) and External Light Fixture (Real Light) but it seems I can´t find the right NET/SUBNET/UNIVERSE to make it work.

Thanks in advance!!

Hi,

If you want to use the Midi Console to change color and intensity in Aximmetry, you need to use the DMX Input or DMX Color Input module.

You don't necessarily need to know the Channel, Net, Subnet, and Universe. Instead, you can press the Learn in your DMX Input module and then press something on your DMX device (Akai Professional APCmini). The Learn function then will detect the Channel, Net, Subnet, and universe of the DMX signal:

When Aximmetry successfully learns the Input, the Learn pin automatically turns from On to Off.

Make sure that the ArtNet in the Edit > Manage Devices is pointing to the correct Adapter (router). You don't need to know the IP address of the ArtNet Interface device (Electro Concept) for this; you only need to select the correct Adapter. Your ArtNet Interface device's IP addresses start with 192.168.1.xxx, so it is likely the Adapter will start with the same numbers.
From your Electro Concept screenshots, I didn't see a field to define the Port number, so I suggest leaving the Port number at 6454.

Did you manage to get the Aurora DMX Android app to work? It might be helpful to get that working first to gain a better understanding of the DMX in Aximmetry.

Warmest regards,

Yes but the main problem is my Midi Console does not send dmx information, it sends midi information so I can only use it with the Midi Controller module for example. The problem is if I plug Midi Controller into DMX Out Module it makes nothing.

Hi,

So you can receive all the DMX or MIDI signals you need in Aximmetry, but you're encountering issues with sending out DMX from Aximmetry. And now, you want to control a light fixture through an Electroconcept device using DMX out from Aximmetry, correct?

In that case, I see Aximmetry detected your Electroconcept device:

You need to configure the correct Channel, Net, Subnet, and Universe settings. Based on the images you provided, it seems the ElectroConcept device is using Universe 0 and doesn’t have Subnet and Net configurations, so those should be set to 0 as well. Note that Subnet and Net settings are unrelated to IP addresses. The Channel setting should likely be configured on the light fixture itself. I believe it should be set to 1 based on your image here:

So your DMX Out module in Aximmetry should work as it is in your screenshot.
The issue likely lies at the ElectroConcept device. Here are a few things you could try:

1. Try disconnecting the MIDI controller from the ElectroConcept, as it might be overwriting the DMX signal from Aximmetry. Do the same for any other devices that might be connected to the ElectroConcept, for example, the Aurora DMX android app.
2. Verify whether the Electroconcept Interface Device supports receiving DMX through ARTnet.
3. Consider using a Device IP Mask of 255.255.255.0 if your computer's IP address starts with 192.168.1.x. Alternatively, if using Device IP Mask 255.0.0.0, ensure your computer’s IP address starts with 192.x.x.x.
   

Warmest regards,