i would say add another $10 and get the fx-800 it seems to be getting better reviews and is a little more powerful, i am not a hugh fan of chauvet foggers but i could not find a dmx fogger near that price from another company so it looks like that is the way to go
i can't know for sure right now as i don't own one but that chauvet controller might work for other brands, but i will have to do a little more research on it and get back to you.
almost, if you use a dmx fog machine then it would connect with dmx cable, so it would go from the interface dmx out to the relay dmx in then from the relay dmx out port to the dmx in on the fog machine/ fog machine controller. also you would have to check that dmx fog machine remote just to make sure it says it will work with that machine but yes you should be able to do that, and the sound would come from the computer sound card's audio out jack
You are helping me out so much. I've think I've reached the end of the internet with all my surfing. I feel like I am just starting to really get my head wrapped around this. Here's a few more questions, again, thanks:
The sound is coming out of the laptop audio out jack (headphones..right?) then into some amplfied speakers placed in the Monster in a Box. Rght?
Do they make solenoids that are 120V so I can easily plug it into the DMX-4 relay or do I need to get another do-hicky to convert the power to make the solenoid work?
Finally, I understand that the DMX adapted fogger power is plugged into the DMX-4 relay. Is there also a DMX cable from the fogger to the DMX-4 relay as well. Ditto for the DMX light, etc.?
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i can't know for sure right now as i don't own one but that chauvet controller might work for other brands, but i will have to do a little more research on it and get back to you.
I hope you hear that you could use it with other foggers. I didn't realize that the Chauvet foggers are unreliable, but reading the reviews almost everyone was unhappy with them. Plus, it wouldn't be worth the bother if it craps out after a few hours.
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That was great! It uses all the components I'm trying to get set-up (sound, fog, light, pneumatics). How did you rig it?
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ok it would connect like this laptop - usb to interface- interface dmx out to relay pack dmx in- relay pack dmx out to fog machine dmx in. the exorcist would connect to the computer with another usb port. the light will not need to be dmx, all you would need is a normal 120v light connected to a plug on the relay pack ( the relay would switch it on and off ) you can get 120v solenoids at places like monsterguts.com the solenoid would also connect to a plug on the relay pack. then you would connect the relay pack power, fog machine power, and speaker power to a power strip.
a few notes just in case, you will need an air compressor to run the pneumatics, your laptop must be running windows to operate vsa ( not mac )
also if you know how to solder or wire then you could just open up the fog machine remote and splice in a 120v relay so that you could trigger the fog machine by plugging in the relay, so you could plug the relay into the dmx relay pack and not need a dmx controlled fog machine.
ok it would connect like this laptop - usb to interface- interface dmx out to relay pack dmx in- relay pack dmx out to fog machine dmx in. the exorcist would connect to the computer with another usb port. the light will not need to be dmx, all you would need is a normal 120v light connected to a plug on the relay pack ( the relay would switch it on and off ) you can get 120v solenoids at places like monsterguts.com the solenoid would also connect to a plug on the relay pack. then you would connect the relay pack power, fog machine power, and speaker power to a power strip.
a few notes just in case, you will need an air compressor to run the pneumatics, your laptop must be running windows to operate vsa ( not mac )
also if you know how to solder or wire then you could just open up the fog machine remote and splice in a 120v relay so that you could trigger the fog machine by plugging in the relay, so you could plug the relay into the dmx relay pack and not need a dmx controlled fog machine.
That makes a lot of sense. I did find a site (Garage-of-Evil) that had a tutorial on how to hack in a fogger remote. So, I have two options there. Alright, I do believe I now have all the information needed to be dangerous and get some parts ordered. I'll keep everyone up-to-date on my progress. I'll start a new thread so I won't hijack this one any longer.
Thanks mucho!
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By the way, here's an updated schematic. I think I got this straight. Anyone, feel free to give me corrections or suggestions
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