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DMX Guides for Autonomous Lighting Control

Build a solid foundation so deterministic autonomous DMX playback lands safely in your space. Each guide links back to the main Autonomous Lighting Controller page for context.

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Getting Started with DMX Lighting

A structured, beginner-to-intermediate guide series that explains DMX lighting control from first principles to modern, scalable setups. This series covers DMX fundamentals, addressing, wiring, networking, and best practices - with a modern perspective shaped by the Y-Link platform.

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Russebuss & Russevan: Lys som funker

En praktisk steg-for-steg guide-serie for russebusser og russevaner som vil ha lys som faktisk funker. Serien dekker valg av utstyr, strøm, DMX-oppsett og styring av lys slik at det føles synket med musikken – uten kaos, auto-modes eller tilfeldige feil.

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How Many DMX Universes Do You Need? Practical Sizing Guide

Learn how to calculate required DMX universes with realistic fixture examples and planning rules that prevent show-day addressing issues.

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Latency vs Jitter vs Packet Loss — Why Your Lights Feel Off

A concise explanation of how latency, jitter, and packet loss differ in lighting networks, why jitter most degrades perceived timing

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When Can You Safely Use XLR Cable for DMX?

Explains when standard microphone (XLR) cable can be used for DMX512, practical distance and fixture-count guidance, why impedance and termination matter, and clear recommendations for when proper DMX cable is required.

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How to Find the DMX Address on a Light

A concise, practical guide to locating and setting a DMX start address on lighting fixtures using DIP switches or digital displays, with verification steps and troubleshooting tips.

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What is DMX? A Simple Explanation for Beginners

Learn what DMX512 is, how it works, and why it’s the standard protocol for lighting control. A beginner-friendly guide with clear examples.

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DMX Universe Explained

A concise guide to what a DMX universe is, why it contains 512 channels, how fixtures use start addresses inside a universe, and when to add multiple universes for larger systems.

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DMX Channels Explained (With Real Fixture Examples)

Learn what DMX channels are, how fixtures use them, and why channel planning matters in real-world setups.

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ALPINE: Identity-First Transport for Lighting Control

ALPINE is a modern lighting control transport that replaces Art-Net and sACN while preserving DMX. It adds identity, capability negotiation, session ownership, and deterministic streaming.

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Lighting Automation: What is Possible Today (and What is Not)

A practical overview of what lighting automation can do today, where the limits are, and how to plan reliable systems.

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