How To Simply Setup and Program DMX Lights For Beginners

In this video Marty shows you how to set up a simple DMX system.

Product List:
- W-Series RGBW Color Changing Flexible LED Strip Light - Ultra Bright (18 LEDs/foot)
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(Qty 2)

- 4-Channel (RGBW) DMX512 Decoder and LED Driver
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(Qty 2)

- Wireless RGBW Multi-Zone LED Wall Controller
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(Qty 1)

- 250 Watt LED Power Supply
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(Qty 1)

- 16AWG 2 Conductor Stranded Wire
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- Cat 6 Cables

- Wire Stripper

- Small flat blade screwdriver

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00:00 🛠️ Setting up Power

Setting up power for DMX decoders.
Power connections to each DMX decoder, including V+ and V-, and lead wire back to the controller.
Wall controller power connections and the importance of understanding signal wires.

01:12 🧵 Understanding Cat6 Cable for Signal
Explaining the mapping of Cat6 cable for DMX signal.
Pin configuration for data positive, data negative, and ground lines.
Specific wires used (orange/white for data positive, orange for data negative, brown for ground) and their connection.

02:12 🔄 Connecting Signal Between Decoders
Simple steps to connect signal between DMX decoders.
Using a Cat6 cable to link the signal out of the first decoder to the signal in of the second decoder.
Ensuring all signal connections are correctly established.

02:26 💡 Connecting Loads (RGBW Strip Lights)
Connecting RGBW strip lights to the output side of the decoder.
Assigning wires (black, red, green, blue, white) to corresponding channels (V+, Channel 1-4).
Overview of the power, signal, and load connections for clarity.

03:24 🔢 Setting DMX Addresses for Decoders
Explanation of how to set DMX addresses for decoders.
Zone assignments for wall controller (Zone 1: 001, Zone 2: 005, Zone 3: 009).
Step-by-step guide on setting specific addresses using the set, minus, and plus keys.

04:18 🎛️ Using Wall Controller to Control Zones
Demonstrating the use of the wall controller to control different zones.
Turning on/off, changing colors, and adjusting settings for individual zones.
Syncing and separating zones using the controller's features.

05:01 🌐 Expanding the Setup with Additional Zones
Explaining the process of adding a third zone to the DMX setup.
Setting up a third decoder at address 009 for the new zone.
Concluding with an overview and encouraging viewers to like and subscribe for more helpful videos.


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