README.txt

DMXStudio DMX Controller

See details in the wiki https://github.com/desantir/DMXStudio/wiki

Target environment:

- Tested with Windows 10 32 bit

Build Environment:

- Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 or 17

To use this you will need one or more of the following:

- Enttac USB PRO comatible USB to DMX adapter (such as DMXking ultraDMX Micro -> http://dmxking.com/usbdmx/ultradmxmicro)

or

- Build your own simple USB-based DMX hardware controller based on the FTDI chip (about $20):

	- FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068QKQEA/
                                     https://www.amazon.com/Sparkfun-Electronics-4446819-FTDI-Cable/dp/B00DJBNDHE (alternate)	
	- TI SN75176BP               http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Texas-Instruments/SN75176BP/
	- Micro USB to USB B cable   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TH7GUK/
	- 1x3" breadboard            http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040Z6OK6
	- XLR connector
	- 1 100 Ohm resistor
	- Project box (optional)     http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062280
	- Wire / soider /etc

- The FTDI LIB & DLL from FTDI Corp. http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm

- DMX controllable fixture(s) and DMX channel descriptions