I'm new to DMX controllers and programing so I have a few I have a few questions. I have two Octopod 80s and I picked up a Chauvet Obey 4 DMX controller and I can't get the pods to respond to it. Any ideas or suggestions?

Do you have the controller box for the octopods? Do you know how to address a dmx fixture? You should take a look at our dmx 101 PDF available to download for free I'm the dmx 101 section on the product page of our website.
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Yes, I do have the controller box. The manual for the DMX controller only talks about setting DIPS for the address... the pods don't have dips as I'm sure your aware. What puzzles me is that the pod's manual says that they auto detect a DMX signal so I can program them. But I don't think they are. Either that or I'm missing something... I'll also read over the DMX 101 guide. That looks helpful. Thanks

Half way in I have learned that I need a terminator... AND that the controller only has 4 channels. The pods need AT LEAST 6... bah... Thanks for the info though! Looks like I need to spend more money. XD

Once you get a bigger controller post back and let me know what you got and I'll be more than happy to help you set up the octopod 80's.
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Awesome! In all honesty... I
m not sure what to get now. All I really know is I have a spending limit of about $200 and I want to be able to make them dance. XD

you might be able to find a used my dmx interface for around that price or slightly more. Are you against PC lighting control software?

Pc DMX would be cool but Iv never found an interface under 500.

my dmx has a MSRP of $399.95 so you should definitely be able to find it even new for less than that.

Awesome. I just pick up My DMX. I got it installed and sending a signal but I still cant get my pods to respond. So far the only programmed info in My DMX is for the 6 channel control.

Figured it out! Bad DMX cable! This program is AMAZING!!! Thank you for the help!

Glad you like it. I'm also the My DMX tech support guy for ADJ. So if you have any questions hop on over to the adj forums and make a post in the my dmx section.
Have fun!
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