guitarist155
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DMeXorcist?i am wondering if there is a date for when the dmx version of exorcist might be available? will it be ready by this halloween? i intend to get an exorcist before halloween for automation but need it to control multiple relay packs and servo controllers, with different vsa routines, over the same universe.
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Phoenix
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Its virtually finished already, the only thing that it is really lacking is beta testing, but so far I've done tests that prove I can play three DMX routines at the same time and I see no reason why up to 30 would not work.
Any existing Exorcist customers interested in developing a DMX only system and wants volunteer for doing some testing then please let me know ASAP.... this if also open to new customers, so the hot tip is to buy now and volunteer for doing some Beta testing 
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guitarist155
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thanks for the quick reply, i would love to be a beta tester and should be ordering an exorcist soon.
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guitarist155
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ordered mine yesterday, this year is going to be so much fun ( for the kids you know  ) dmx world here i come 
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Phoenix
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Make sure you have the Enttec open DMX converter, this is the only DMX unit I've got round to supporting so far
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guitarist155
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i am looking at the open dmx now but i can't figure out which one is which, there is one for $60 and one that says fully assembled device for $45. i want one that is assembled and not the kit. can you tell me which one is which? i would think the fully assembled one would be ( fully assembled ) but it is cheaper than the other one so it's throwing me off. 
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Phoenix
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Actually I'm not sure what the fully assembled device is, it looks like the same thing just without the box... but Id be careful, I find it hard to believe that the box alone costs $15
We normally use the boxed version.
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guitarist155
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thanks. 
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guitarist155
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?i sent in a deposit for an exorcist on sat. but have not yet received my deposit conformation, can you tell me how long it generally takes to receive?
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Phoenix
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best give Jerry a call if you have not heard from him.
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guitarist155
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sent him an email, he said he got the deposit and to send the balance and he would ship right away
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Genexer
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Is the DMeXorcist going to be a different box from the ExorcI'm a newbie to all of this. Thanks to Guitarist I've been looking at the Exorcist. I'm getting ready to buy one soon but since I'm trying to start with many DMX components, I am interested in the DMeXorcist version that's been talked about.
My question: Is the DMeXorcist going to be a different box or is it a software version that's loaded onto the current Exorcist? I barely know what I'm doing so I want to get the most user-friendly version possible. I'm willing to wait if need be. Also, how much will the DMeXorcist version cost?
Thanks....
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Phoenix
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The Exorcist Box is just an input device that processes the inputs, we also use it as a security key to 'dis encourage' people from making unlicensed copies of the software.
Standard DMeXorcist uses exactly the same basic hardware as Exorcist.
The 14/15 input channel version of DMeXorcist will need a separate box which may be available at a later date, though truth is nobody has yet maxed out the 8 channels, so this version is a low priority.
To output the data to the DMX chain you will need an Enttec open USB converter... it may be worth asking Jerry if he has any when you place your order for Exorcist, otherwise these can be ordered from the Enttec site.... you also need VSA and VSA console.
Price of DMeXorcist is yet undecided, but the good news is until we do officially release the software and fix a price we are giving existing Exorcist customers the opportunity to beta test the new software... which in my opinion means it is virtually finished already, and I just need some enthusiastic individuals to prove me wrong.
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Genexer
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Oh wow! That's great news. Well, look for my order in the very near future. I'll also ask Jerry about the DMX interface. Gotta get that anyway
Thanks for the quick answer.
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guitarist155
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do you know if DMeXorcist would work with the open dmx pro?
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Phoenix
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No it doesn't, I've been looking at adding support for the Pro widget, but its probably not worth doing.
The problem with the DMX pro is VSA doesn't work with it, and DMeXorcist basically works by playing VSA files.
This means that whilst you are developing your routines or controls then you are likely to want to build up the sequences in VSA test them there before you set up DMeXorcist to play them automatically.
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guitarist155
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great now i won't wonder what if i had gotten the more expensive one
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