Same here but I am just going to mirror left side and right side so I can make it work
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Weekend Warrior Stage Lighting Discussion
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Same here but I am just going to mirror left side and right side so I can make it work
already doing that more stuff to bring to the gig. 3 more things that could fail at a gig I love the versatility of the software. but if this does what it says its a win
Way more money and hassle tied up in this option. No, just no...
This looks like the obvious answer to a lot of problems all wrapped up in one nice neat package. One of those "why didn't someone think of it sooner" things. Not much more money than the Chauvet Foot-C. Had a Foot-C, absolute piece of crap that didn't hold up 6 months and didn't do even remotely near what I needed it to do (buyer beware eh?). Using an Obey 40 now but doesn't have the no hands usability this Eurolite unit has without adding a Midi foot controller which doubles the cost. Hope they're coming to the US soon, I'll be first in line. May have to just order one from Thomann. Hmmm....
I’m also doing this using ShowXpress software. It all works but it’s just more crap I have to load in, set up, and take down. At this point in my life I’m trying to keep my gear as simple as possible. This all-in-one Bigfoot would eliminate all that. Looks like programming would be a bitch compared to PC software programming but once it’s all setup you’re good to go. Assuming it works as advertised.
I have a bigfoot in route to me once I get it and have a few days to play with it I will update you all
Since I've been controlling lights via laptop (QLC+ - I still haven't got up to speed with ShowXpress, which is interesting for the 3D preview option), so it wouldn't be much extra for me to bring. But then I might want to use the B9 for effects... Effects rationalisation required, perhaps.
Ok I got to spend some time with the big foot last night. Here are some take aways so far. I am going to try to use it this weekend for the first true gig
*Build of the unit is great, very well built.
*In the past I have used software, tablets and dmx controlers and back in the day a home made foot light switch
*This unit is somewhat set up like a obey 40. banks of 16
*Once you watch the setup video and read the Manual. it is actually not to hard to set up
*Scenes set up are easier then typical hardware controllers
*15 scenes, with a max of 100 steps. or you can do 15 static scenes ( with movers and scanners moving)
Take away so far. For under $400 there is no hardware controller out there that can exactly do what I dream of doing, Computers can, but you have to have much more things to control by feet. Which could go wrong. tablets have no great way to use a foot controller as of yet and might need a few more years to really get there.
So far this can accomplish changing scenes, black out, tap tempo and fading changing Brightnes and time between fades. built well and about the size of a floor pod XT. So if you are running lights and sound from stage like I do this is a win so far !
*Build of the unit is great, very well built.
*In the past I have used software, tablets and dmx controlers and back in the day a home made foot light switch
*This unit is somewhat set up like a obey 40. banks of 16
*Once you watch the setup video and read the Manual. it is actually not to hard to set up
*Scenes set up are easier then typical hardware controllers
*15 scenes, with a max of 100 steps. or you can do 15 static scenes ( with movers and scanners moving)
Take away so far. For under $400 there is no hardware controller out there that can exactly do what I dream of doing, Computers can, but you have to have much more things to control by feet. Which could go wrong. tablets have no great way to use a foot controller as of yet and might need a few more years to really get there.
So far this can accomplish changing scenes, black out, tap tempo and fading changing Brightnes and time between fades. built well and about the size of a floor pod XT. So if you are running lights and sound from stage like I do this is a win so far !
thanks for the update...what was your bottom line price shipped to US? Also can you run auto scenes and at the same time have manual control over selected fixtures?
the best price I have found is here
https://www.thomannmusic.com/eurolite_dmx_move_bigfoot_foot_control.htm
as for your question about run auto scene and having auto control what are you trying to accomplish I might be able to explain better
Currently using an Obey 70 with 2 4Bars and 4 mini moving head spots. I like to run the 4Bars on auto letting them run through a bank of scenes which I manually control speed and time. My mini's I select each fixture like I'm programming it so I have manual control of the joytick to aim them where I need them. We setup in differently depending on the venue, my poles are 10' feet high and I like to aim them when they're up in the air. Once set, I don't move them but sometimes manually change colors.
At any rate, after checking the website, these things are only 212 shipped so I ordered one. Looking forward to hearing your gig report.
ahh I was doing some thing like you mentioned last night. but it would defeat my purpose since I am trying to do all controls with feet so I can play awith out taking my hands off of my bass. I can see why you do this with movers and scanners. I think if some one is mostly doing led wash and spots this would be killer for a diy light and sound giging player
Working on upgrading our light show (the usual 4Bar on each side sort of thing). Picked up a nice deal on eBay for a 10'x10' truss and 4 mini kintas, $360. Have only had the chance to use it once, but it definitely makes a difference (duh).
Currently using an Obey 4, with the two 4Bars on one channel, slow/subtle scene fades. Two LED PARs on the drummer/banner, ch 2. Pair of kintas stage left on ch3, stage left pair on ch4. Synched with each other (in pairs), slow move/change.
My biggest concern was adding setup/teardown time, and this isn't too bad. Two more t-bars, the truss splits in two, attach/detach the lights.
Next step is an Obey 40, and/or a computer/tablet controller. Have a USB-DMX adapter already, but need to dig in and make some scenes, and most importantly - make/keep it easy.
Really just got tired of looking like every other band, AND this way I don't have to be much of a stage show. Cause I'm not.
It really does help give a club/dance feel to the dance floor, more enticing to the patrons.
Currently using an Obey 4, with the two 4Bars on one channel, slow/subtle scene fades. Two LED PARs on the drummer/banner, ch 2. Pair of kintas stage left on ch3, stage left pair on ch4. Synched with each other (in pairs), slow move/change.
My biggest concern was adding setup/teardown time, and this isn't too bad. Two more t-bars, the truss splits in two, attach/detach the lights.
Next step is an Obey 40, and/or a computer/tablet controller. Have a USB-DMX adapter already, but need to dig in and make some scenes, and most importantly - make/keep it easy.
Really just got tired of looking like every other band, AND this way I don't have to be much of a stage show. Cause I'm not.
It really does help give a club/dance feel to the dance floor, more enticing to the patrons.
Looking forward to your review once you've used it live.
Sorry it's been so long the last few gigs we have had foh and lighting provided.
I have about 10 basic scenes set up so far to trust run it with. I have a mix of wash fx, color strips, mini kintas, scanners and baby moving heads. Set up is a little easier then the obey 40. But so far it has been really solid once you figure out what your doing with the pedal. It's built really well also
My Bigfoot came early last week and so far I'm really liking it. I ordered a B stock, so I was a little apprehensive, but I can't find a thing wrong with it. Cost me 212 US, shipped. It came with a Euro style plug so I had to have Amazon ship me an converter. Also the power adapter that ships with the pedal is really thin gauge wire and short, maybe 4', and uses an uncommon plug.
I found the correct plug, pre-wired with much heavier gauge wire on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9U09ML/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and soldered it into a 9v adapter I had laying around. Much better plus now I have a spare.
Initial setup on the pedal is little bit of a head scratcher because you have to patch all your fixtures channel assignments to conform with the Bigfoots layout. ie. channel 1 is always the dimmer, channel 2 red, 3 green, 4 blue, pan and tilt, always are 15 and 16. You only need to do this if you want use their pre-programmed chases and movements. However I really liked what they came up with there and you can incorporate them into your own chases. Having your colors, dimmer and movement faders always the same for every fixture also makes programming easier.
I'm using 2 4bars in my set-up and what they do with them is to divide them up into 4 separate lights. Im running them both at the same address so I'm only using 4 out of my 12 fixture slots. You can use the default fixture settings and use up only one slot, but programming scenes is much more difficult and you can't use any of their pre-programmed stuff.
I'm also using 6 mini movers, both spots and washes and I still have 2 slots left yet. I haven't programmed my scenes yet, but will start on that later today as I want to practice with the pedal this week in preparation for next weekends shows, so I can't comment on live use yet.
All in all, this seems like a great little unit for the money, built like a tank and well thought out. I'll report back after I have a chance to use it live.
I found the correct plug, pre-wired with much heavier gauge wire on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9U09ML/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and soldered it into a 9v adapter I had laying around. Much better plus now I have a spare.
Initial setup on the pedal is little bit of a head scratcher because you have to patch all your fixtures channel assignments to conform with the Bigfoots layout. ie. channel 1 is always the dimmer, channel 2 red, 3 green, 4 blue, pan and tilt, always are 15 and 16. You only need to do this if you want use their pre-programmed chases and movements. However I really liked what they came up with there and you can incorporate them into your own chases. Having your colors, dimmer and movement faders always the same for every fixture also makes programming easier.
I'm using 2 4bars in my set-up and what they do with them is to divide them up into 4 separate lights. Im running them both at the same address so I'm only using 4 out of my 12 fixture slots. You can use the default fixture settings and use up only one slot, but programming scenes is much more difficult and you can't use any of their pre-programmed stuff.
I'm also using 6 mini movers, both spots and washes and I still have 2 slots left yet. I haven't programmed my scenes yet, but will start on that later today as I want to practice with the pedal this week in preparation for next weekends shows, so I can't comment on live use yet.
All in all, this seems like a great little unit for the money, built like a tank and well thought out. I'll report back after I have a chance to use it live.
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If you watch the video and make the grid for patching it works pretty great but yet there is some planning to get it all working
I'm in the process of trying to shift to a wireless solution and possibly a MIDI controller. I've been running Chauvet D'Fi transmitters and a couple of D'Fi ready fixtures with some really good luck so far.
I'm using a Chauvet Foot Controller right now but I wish there was a rack mount DMX controller with a MIDI option so I could use a smaller controller with single button access to my various scenes and chases. I need to be able to manually control the "show" rather than program it into software, so it's a little challenging to find what I'm looking for.
The main driver is quicker/easier setup and teardown. Running DMX cables everywhere sucks.
I'm using a Chauvet Foot Controller right now but I wish there was a rack mount DMX controller with a MIDI option so I could use a smaller controller with single button access to my various scenes and chases. I need to be able to manually control the "show" rather than program it into software, so it's a little challenging to find what I'm looking for.
The main driver is quicker/easier setup and teardown. Running DMX cables everywhere sucks.
I just picked up an Obey70 on CL for $60. Rackmount, MIDI, DMX. 40 will do that too, I believe, and they make one with built-in DFi
