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Posted by on June 7, 2009, 10:44 pm
On Jun 7, 3:11 pm, flreal...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Using MIDI Files to Control Animatronics Info Please
I know http://www.mediamat.com used to sell Midi-to-Servo boards.
However, I don't see it on their current web site.
Nowadays, I wonder if MIDI is the best choice. DMX is a lighting
protocol, which is commonly used to control robotic lights. I've seen
boards available to integrate DMX into animatronics.
I think the main issue is deciding on the software you are using to
control the animatronic figure. A big benefit for both DMX and MIDI
is that there is readily available software that can integrate sound
and playback of those protocol. MIDI is easier to get software for
playback. Even Microsoft's PowerPoint can play back a MIDI file
embedded in a slide.
Another trend in theatrical lighting is to do DMX protocol, but route
it over Ethernet. There is a new theatrical protocol, but I can't
recall its initials. But, DMX will not die any time soon, and remains
the dominant means of controlling lights, both regular and robotic.
Here are a few links to DMX/animatronic related sites.
http://www.skulltronix.com/skulltronix.html
https://www.therobotstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=152
Joe Dunfee
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