Using Chamsys MagicQ to control DMX Lighting in Unreal

[@michaelwaite8330]

For newer version of Chamsys software, the 'Send to Applications on this PCs' is now under 'Net Host Options', where you have to pick 'Normal and Loopback IP'

[@halfadecade4770]

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[@artally4107]

to connect to unreal 5, you need to check "protocol universe remap" and put 0 in the textfield for both input and output ports in the project settings in unreal. You then have to set "local universe" in the channel monitor to 1.

[@alenabejenarou8605]

Amazing tutorial John Nierras! I finally have my Chamsys communicating!

[@AB-mv1mb]

thanks a lot! was trying to get it work since a day but no tutorials explain chamsys setup except yours.

[@braytonkerekffy2274]

Thank you! One of the best tutorials I have found!

[@FerintoshFarmsPhotography]

Cool, I slightly got it working now. Appreciated.

[@j769]

let me know if you need more assistance

[@potpot1718]

Hi Bro, thanks for this tutorial. Im just having a problem creating cinematics. When I try to render it to video all my DMX fixtures are missing.

[@j769]

DMX is still very new to Unreal. When doing cinematics, have you tried importing all your fixtures into Sequencer?

[@保存室にけ]

FANの機能やRGBの使い方がわからなかったのですごい助かりました！ありがとう！！！

[@leeraf5847]

thank you very much for your totorial!

[@j769]

You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful for your setup

[@joesaad2166]

Hello thank you so much.any possible way to control media player via dmx like normal screens in reality

[@j769]

You can probably grab a DMX property and reroute that to send via blueprints to play video. There's another tutorial by Pixel Does (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGWYhJiHr5aei8U) explaining how to control other parameters with Unreal.

[@joesaad2166]

@@j769 hello thank you for your reply.i tried thr ndi plug in was excellent

[@AlwiArtwork]

Hey, thanks for the tutorial. I have a question, how to find the patch fixture inside the Chamsys for every light fixture blueprint in unreal? Such BP_ledwash, BP_Statichead.

[@j769]

You have to create those as a separate custom patch. Although not fully supported, at least not yet, but a plugin by Carbon (www.carbonforunreal.com) might do the trick for you.

[@pomelftofficial8411]

I can not find send application on this pc parameter on chamsys network setting, did I missing something ?

[@j769]

When you launch MagicQ PC and open a project, it defaults to "View Settings." Under "View Settings" there's a tab called "Network." Click on that tab and you'll see a parameter called "Send to Application on this PC."

[@ChamaraPerera18]

@@j769 they’ve renamed it on new versions, I have the same issue as above.

[@wardhanaindra923]

@@j769 in the latest version 1.9 not found "Send to Application On This PC", is there a new way?

[@asd-mw3cw]

@@wardhanaindra923 This fucking program is the most confusing shit ever, but seems like you have to set the "Net host options" from normal to Normal + Loopback IP. Also, when changing the IP address, nothing happens when you write your own in the window but it does seem to work even though it doesn't change.

[@MikeStJean]

Has anyone had luck with this on Mac? I'm pretty good at following networking directions, but am not seeing any change in the DMX Input Monitor in Unreal :(

[@Cbrrah]

Same issue here.

[@michaellicht4557]

Hey, when I have Unreal running and I alt tab to the MagicQ, the framerate for Unreal drops significantly. How do I fix this?

[@j769]

You have to go and check the setting "Use Less CPU when in Background." It is under Editor Settings. In the searchbox, type in CPU and you should see the setting unchecked. Check / activate it and restart Unreal.

[@BigMeeech876ja]

how do i connect unreal engine to magicq??? i

[@adamseil]

This is so confusing for a new user. When you type in, nothing shows up and I cant find MarkPro. The intensity slider AND the DMX channel monitor are nowhere to be found.

[@TepanMuziek]

nothing happen when i click patch :/

[@j769]

what's your patch setup? make sure to use Universe 0

[@vamonesathish8131]

not able to connect to unreal

[@j769]

Are you using Chamsys? GrandMa? Make sure you are in Universe 0 not 1

[@BigMeeech876ja]

@@j769 yeaaa chamsys im using h=the same thing u using doing the same step but its not working