ETCDmxTool is a free, open-source tool with the ability to capture DMX/RDM data; to control DMX levels; and to act as an RDM controller. It is provided by ETC Inc without any warranty, in the hope that it is a useful tool.
ETCDmxTool supports Windows (Win 7/Win 10) only.
To interface to a DMX/RDM system, it supports two USB devices - the ETC Gadget2 and the ETC-USB whip. The features available differ slightly depending on the selected device:
| Feature | USB Whip | Gadget2 |
|---|---|---|
| DMX/RDM Data Capture | Yes | Yes (Needs Firmware 1.2.0 or above) |
| DMX Output | Yes | Yes |
| RDM Controller | No | Yes |
In order to sniff DMX/RDM, you will need to wire your Gadget2 in to your system in a slighly unusual way using male-male XLR connectors or similar. Below is an example of how this might be set up.
An installer for the application is coming soon!
If you are interested in building the application you will need the following:
- Qt Library and Creator - https://www.qt.io/ide/
- To build the windows installer - NSIS - http://nsis.sourceforge.net/
- If NSIS is included in your $PATH the installer will be built automatically
The dissectors are arranged as plugins; additional dissectors can simply be added to the src/dissectors directory
ETCDmxTool is designed to interact with ETC products, but it is not official ETC software. For challenges using, integrating, compiling, or modifying items in this project, we encourage posting on the Issues page. ETCDmxTool is a community-supported initiative, and the community is the best place to ask for help!