Couple quick questions..

This may be possible but we need to know what controller you have.

jthtiger

P.S. Welcome to the forums!

As far as computers are concerned, there are generally two fronts. The first is the ability to run your lights entirely from a software-based controller (like CompuWare), connected to a USB widget/dongle to send the DMX signal to your fixtures.

The second one is the ability to trigger your regular DMX controller/console trough the use of MIDI triggers from a computer. In this situation, everything is programmed into the controller just like you would do for normal operation via the buttons/faders on the actual controller. Then, you send MIDI commands from a computer through the MIDI input jack in the back of the controller (assuming it is a MIDI-enabled controller in the first place) to trigger the appropriate scenes, chases, show steps, etc.

In addition, some controllers have an RS232 jack on the back, or even a connection that would go to a computer monitor. All in all, these functions are limited in their abilities (at least in DMX consoles in this neck of the woods) . An RS232 connection is useful for connecting to a computer to update a controller's internal software/firmware or even to dump a memory file for storage.

If you have a regular controller like the DMX Operator 192 (or the Operator Pro), Show Designer, etc., you are not going to be able to hook the controller into the computer and program and run your lights exactly the same way as just working on the physical controller itself.

Like I said, I think what you're getting into is the use of MIDI, which requires pre-programming on the controller and triggering those scenes, chases, and shows from a computer.

Spaded the my DMX is an American DJ product.
You will get better support on that item if you visit the AMDJ forum.

Whoops, sorry for the long post then. I thought you were trying to run a regular DMX console with a computer.

I didn't understand that you are using the MyDMX PC-Based software controller.

Definitely go over to the ADJ forums, they just set up a dedicated section for it.

Alright, Perhaps I hadn't given enough information to start with.. The controller I bought is:

Elation DMX Operator


Do I still have to go over to the ADJ forums, Or is this product supported here? Thanks everyone!

Thats what we needed!! lol. yes u can get help for the elation dmx operator here. no you cannot hook the dmx op to the computer except for to save data from saved scenes and chases and to load other previously saved work. no computer control available on this unit.
sincerely,

Hmm... Damnit!

Which model operator will I have to get to run from my computer? Or is that even possible?

Spaded..

To answer your question no controller like the one you pictured will run lights from your computer.
However I just found something funny.

Ok.. after I re read your orginal post.
"I've just recently bought my DMX Controller"

American DJ has a software controller called MY DMX
This is a program that you hook into your computer so you can run your lights from there.
This is what I thought you were talking about.

Elation also has a software version called COMPU LIVE

So all along this is what you need to buy, you just ordered the wrong item.

Best regards,