How To Use DMX For Special Effects (DMX with a Spark Machine)

Описание: Heres a multi use video on the basics of:
DMX operations
how to setup DMX for use with Cold Spark Machines (or any equipment),
the operation of the DMX with Cold Spark Fountains and other equipment,
how the Chauvet Obey 3 DMX Controller works in basic mode.

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Here’s a breakdown of specifics:

00:00 Cold open / title
00:06 Intro: what we’ll cover (DMX + Spark demo)
01:00 Not advanced show programming (scope)
01:35 Gear: Chauvet Obey 3 (+ others)
02:01 DMX basics for SFX: use sliders
03:16 Power + warmup (Spark)
04:00 DMX cable & signal indicator
05:25 Quick troubleshooting order
05:58 Channels = sliders (1–3 example)
06:46 Addressing a 2-channel unit
07:27 Address math examples
07:52 Obey 3: Manual RGB mode (buttons)
08:45 Manual mode = sliders only (why)
09:20 If addressed to ch.2, start at fader 2
10:01 More mapping: 2&3, 7&8, 42&43
10:59 Daisy chain notes; wireless caveat
11:24 “Ready” light + safety
11:43 Concept: controller just sends signals
12:24 Fire channel = level/height
12:50 Addressed to ch.1: heat vs fire
13:55 Adding a second unit: overlap risk
16:01 Plan channel maps (read manual tables)
16:46 Best practice: Sparks first; fog later
17:18 Obey 40: fixtures/banks (why we avoid)
19:01 Two Sparks separately (O1 & O3)
19:45 Add fog on same board (budget channels)
20:06 Cabling: DMX vs mic; run length
20:24 Splitters / distribution tips
21:00 Fault codes (e.g., F6 tilt)
21:31 Granules: storage/re-use
21:59 “Clear” function (purge heater path)
22:28 Maintenance best practices
23:01 Shutdown sequence
23:05 Cool down & pack


Cold spark machine DMX instructions.

In other videos on the channel, we cover cold spark powder information, how to clean a cold spark machine, cold spark machine granules and of course how to use a cold spark machine. The cold spark machine instructions given here are detailed around an iSparkFX mini cold spark machine mini, however this can serve purpose to the other spark machines on the market as they are all the same when it comes to functioning, major components, and cleaning processes involved.

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So when using DMX with a cold spark machine wedding effect, or just a simple cold spark fountain, you need to consider the DMX Channels of the machine and what they do. Regardless if it is a prox blitzz, phoenix, pro blitzz spark machine, showven, or iSparkFX cold spark machine, we cover the details on this particular machine however other could be different in operation for what each of their DMX channels controls.


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