Using eos family software with console

Level 2 enhanced skills for eos family software v2. To use this feature, you need eos family software 2. Apr 20, 2017 lighting director zak alalami demonstrates his process for live concert busking using eos family software. The color picker has been completely redesigned, introducing optional abstract color spaces for control of any color mixing system, new tools for the gel picker, and improved color matching. The family of ktype asteroids is believed to have formed as a result of an ancient catastrophic collision. Etc recommends that you download and update your console with the current version of the console software as these two releases mainly deal minor issues that have been fixed since the last version update. Each fader wing can connect using a usb cable to the console, but must be powered separately. Mar 15, 2014 both eos family and cobalt family consoles are being used in active livetoair broadcasts daily all around the world. Page 3 only one wing 2 x 10 or 2 x 20 may be used with a personal computer that is running nomad eos family client or offline software in eos, eos ti, gio, or ion. Insert the usb device containing the library into an available usb port on the console. This software provides a timely preparation for the forthcoming demands of connected vehicle traffic control systems.

On nomad you can use other boards, but you have to figure out which works. Triggering qlab from eos using osc electronic theatre. Networked eos family consoles have to be at exactly the same version in order to work as primary and backup. When a topic pertains to specific consoles, their names will be used. Affordable and easy to use, element 2 brings the fundamentals of lighting control to the forefront while allowing access to a wealth of advanced control features below the surface. Contact customer service for processing orders from beginning to end. Build on the basics for better programming are you a current eos family user who would like to better understand what the console and software are capable of. Mar 03, 2020 this class will explore core concepts of unique features of the eos family software. You are encouraged to visit and participate in the etc eos family user forum. For people who are well versed in eos family console features, this is an opportunity to learn a few more complex concepts and functions. How to program strobe lights on etc ion eos family. From largescale theatre to television, opera and dance, to academic, experimental and multipurpose venues, the eos family provides a sophisticated environment that feels like home. This class will explore core concepts of unique features of the eos family software. Eos was founded upon the rich set of ntcip 1202 and econolite proprietary traffic control features.

This portable console packs all the control necessities into a compact footprint, so external monitors and accessories are optional. If you would like to use artnet or edmx, you can turn them on in the. Triggering eos from qlab using osc electronic theatre. All software or devices which support osc have their own dictionary of commands. Hooking up laptop to etc eos family console to teach. Check out the many color tools introduced in the eos family v2. Canon has added an eos utility launcher that will start if you try to run eos utility when no cameras are connected to the computer with usb. Whether transitioning to an eos family console or a new console owner, this class will teach the basics to get the programmer up and running with this amazing console. As announced at cue, etcs professional development conference, eos v2. Looking for the eos family manuals or other documentation.

Connecting eos family consoles to a visualiser electronic theatre. Desk lamps, such as littlites, can be dimmed from within the software application. It supports multiple users with partitioned parameter control and full backup, multiple playback faders and cue lists in a tracking, movefade environment. In this article, we will look at how to send triggers to the popular. Updating software on an eos ti electronic theatre controls inc. Wherever your work takes you, your console will feel like home. But this would create a second screen over your network. Aug 07, 2015 width1200 height800 the new version 2. Open the settings menu, then navigate to the network section. Youre now wellversed in eosfamily terminology, already know the layout of the desk, and are experienced as a conventional and intelligentfixture programmer. Ready to move beyond the basics with your element console. Etcnomad puck also makes a very costeffective, highly portable remote video interface. Fader wings are supported on cobalt, congo, and congo jr consoles with version 6. Mar 30, 2018 the software comes in a version for pcs i.

The gadget connects the computer to your lighting systems dmxrdm devices. Fader wings with an orange usb connector can be used with no additional modification. Resize frames in this workspace select this icon to resize frames in any of the workspaces on the. Installation instructions new eos family consoles will ship with the current version of software load ed and you do not need to update the software in the console to begin using it. Aug 15, 2017 check the documentation for your console. I guess i am wondering if anyone has any advice on connecting the etc element to my laptop i am using the student version of polar capture or if anyone has the capture files c2s that would work with the level 1 and 2 manuals for the eos family consoles.

There are many others that will be facing obsolescence. Oct 01, 20 i guess i am wondering if anyone has any advice on connecting the etc element to my laptop i am using the student version of polar capture or if anyone has the capture files c2s that would work with the level 1 and 2 manuals for the eos family consoles. Dec 07, 2019 the tiny usb key plugs into a computer, turning it into a flexible controller that runs eosfamily software. Changes include support for multicell fixtures, new flexi states, revised setup. If at all possible, test it with a console, and tell us which.

Etc has repeatedly stated that osc is the preferred method of getting information in and out of the console. The ion xe is the compact workhorse of the eos family. New console status display csd in the cia to monitor console. The version you listed in your first post, etc eos family v. Level 3 advanced programming for eos family software. Now, any eos family product the user encounters will provide the same hardkey layout to help speed their programming.

Our expert topics will explore core concepts of unique features of the eos family software. The software also comes in a version for ios apple devices. The release also marks a change in the way the console family handles output upgrades for. This can be achieved using open sound control osc, which allows sound to trigger lighting, or vice versa, using only a network connection between the devices no additional hardware required. One of the most significant improvements to the eos family in this software. An easy way would be to simply use a video splitter, splitting the monitor with your cue stack and run the second output to backstage. The advanced programming class builds on your knowledge, and discusses more advanced features. Home screen upon start up or creation of a new show file, any connected monitor that is not already displaying the live or playback status displays will show the display management home screen. Help pack to update your console or offline software to a new revision or translation of the manual, you will need to download a help pack from the etc website, load it to a usb device, and then transfer it to your console from the usb port using the eos configuration utility a. Expand your knowledge and discover more advanced features of the console.

Ion xe can integrate into a system with all other eos family products, and you can transition between desks with ease. The eos gio essentials class will provide an overview of the console and programming for conventional fixtures. Using eos nomad dongle as backup console eos family eos. Etc ion xe console 1 of 4 eos series general information ion xe provides complete control of conventional and moving lights, leds and media servers. If you would like to use artnet or edmx, you can turn them on in the settings menu of the eos family welcome screen a. Moving forward, each eos family controller will be sold in two formats. From now on, any upgraded console is a fullyupgraded console. Looking for the latest eos family software and fixture library updates. When using etcnomad as a backup, the output capacity of your lowest. As is the case with using the dongle with eos software, it wil not be possible to upgrade the dongle to output more than 256 outputs in cobalt either. Second would be to use an rvi which would cost money.

Select channels and set parameter data playback and edit cues park channels conduct dimmer and channel checks patch conventional fixtures manipulate color, pantilt and other parameters using dedicated graphical controllers. With the arfr classic on eos family products, you can. If you are in the eos software, you can exit out to the ecu by. Etcs eos console family gets new element and focus remote. Eos family a way to uninstall eos family from your system eos family is a software application. By default, sacn ratified and local dmx output is enabled. If you dont have access to a console, you can download nomad from etcs website. The tiny usb key plugs into a computer, turning it into a flexible controller that runs both etc cobalt and eos family software. Usa when eos family console users install software v2. Consoles, rvis, rpus, etcnomad puck and etcnomad for pc software. Osc is a protocol that allows for twoway communication between networked devices. Etc eos ti vs cobalt 20 for broadcast using page 2.

In the us it tends to be more eos family centric as that family has a wider adoption here. Which brings me to the next pro, you have full access to the hog pc software. This article lists when every version of eos family software was released. Is the show fileviz file for the new david kane hosted effects and busking videos available for download. It is simple enough to translate output from a piece of software to the eos and implementing osc would no longer lock you in to using a proprietary protocol opening up even more markets. Etc eos family console programmers has,027 members. Element 2 offers the sophisticated control of the eos software with an interface and price point that is accessible to a broad range of users and venues.

The new element 2 hardware boasts the same hardkey layout as the other desks, bringing the console even closer to its bigger eos siblings. Etc cobaltfamily software, highend systems hog software. Complete this form and a member of our team will be in touch. Etc eos family console programmers public group facebook. The element 2 console adapts the awardwinning eos family control platform for venues with modest rigs and maximum handson fader control needs. Etcnomad puck can serve as a primary, backup or client device, and it can also work offline. In this article, we will look at how to send triggers from the popular show control software qlab to an eos family console. You can use programs like maxmsp, medialon manager, and touchosc, or hardware like etcs eos family to send messages that exist in qlab 4s osc dictionary. Have you mastered the basics of the level 1 and are you now ready to take your. Contact technical support to help troubleshoot your gear. Oct 30, 2015 1 etc ion console eos family software firmware 1 etc ion console fader wing add on steps.

If you are looking for the eos family offline client software, it has been replaced. How to reimage an eos family console windows 7 youtube. A python library for controlling etc eos family lighting consoles using osc. Using eos nomad dongle as backup console eos family. This is not the same thing as console link, which handles cue list and group data. Open new tabs on this monitor select this icon to redirect to the home screen where you can open new tabs using the display and controls icons. Featuring the same backlit keyboard layout and fullfeature software as its bigger siblings, this little desk brings professional programming power to any venue. Now, any eos family product you encounter will provide the same hardkey layout to help speed your programming.

Feb 14, 2020 templates and examples for using osc with etc eos family consoles sstaublighthack. The current eos client dongle will work as a nomad 256 dongle to run cobalt 7. If on the website, click on the file name,eos family console software v. Etc eosfamily consoles gain powerful color controls with. John from etc ltd in london walks you through how to reimage your eos family console. Etc releases updates to congo and eos family consoles. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. May 15, 2014 the current eos client dongle will work as a nomad 256 dongle to run cobalt 7. All eos family software versions electronic theatre controls inc. Eos family consoles can output net2 edmx, net3 sacne1. Connecting eos family consoles to a visualiser electronic.

Other places like bbc are using cobalt family consoles for their broadcast needs. Latest eos family software unlocks output upgrades and. You can also set the console to transmit draft sacn from the shell if needed for your system. Level 3 advanced programming for eos family software v2. Finding the software version on an eos family console prior to v2. The release also marks a change in the way the console family handles output upgrades for both new and exi. Eos network settings to edit the network settings on a console, exit to the shell, and go to settings network. This process is only applicable to windows 7 consoles. All eos family software versions electronic theatre. Open the eos configuration utility ecu also known as the eos shell either by exiting the eos family software browserexit or by starting up the console and clicking on the launching in. New features include contextual labels on console tabs, reordering of columns in the cue listand even fader options to help with live busking.

How to program strobe lights on etc ion eos family console. Wifi pairing your wifi eos camera with eos utility 3. Fwiw, they likely dont need an eos and could buy a pair of junior consoles from the eos family. Lightwright 6 has a new feature that lets you easily patch an eos family console from lightwright data, including mapping lightwright fixture profiles to the eos profile. Third, and perhaps easiest, would be to use the eos family software. There are many people who have written applications that will patch the console using osc, or even straight udp strings. The magic sheet suite in eos family software is a simple, yet comprehensive set of tools that allows you to tie every facet of your show file to your workflow from custom displays to programming surfaces and much more. Of course, if you dont use your consoles network port because you use dmx only, you can follow option 1 above. Select channels and set parameter data playback and edit cues park channels conduct dimmer and channel checks patch conventional fixtures manipulate color, pantilt and other parameters using dedicated graphical controllers view a cue list display monitor only, with. Ms windows, which is the exact same software used on etc lighting consoles as well. Etc eos ti console this console is considered poa and you need to contact blue planet lighting with more information in order to generate a quote from etc. While booting, the console splash screen will display the version information. The element console received an internal makeover last fall, when a software update unlocked a range of advancedprogramming features.