Revised - ADJ Mega Panel LED profile + some basic questions

Hi, Sorry for the delay in response.

first of all there is no mode 8 for the mega panel. read this:
"The Modes go as follows: DMX MODE 1 is 3 Channel mode,
DMX MODE 2 is 4 Channel mode, DMX MODE 3 is 14 Channel mode, DMX MODE 4 is 26 Channel mode, DMX MODE 5 is 2 Channel mode, DMX MODE 6 is 6 Channel mode, and DMX MODE 7 is 7 Channel mode."

I can make the missing channel modes and add it to the library sometime today and send you a link to download the updated xml.

Yes a terminator is always recommended.

There is no way to change the mode of the fixtures from DMX on this fixture. You have to go up to the unit and manually change the settings from the fixtures control display. If you had accidentally done this all it means is you probably accessed one of the macro's built into either the 2ch, 6ch, or 7ch mode DMX traits for this fixture not that you changed the channel mode function via DMX. This is possible on some fixtures but not on the mega panel. Sorry. I will do my best to add the remaining channel modes to the profile today.
Are you on Windows or Mac?
Sincerely,

Thank you very much for the reply, and thank you for working on the profile. Please take your time!

And Thanks! For the clarification on the modes. Sorry about the 8 mode typo.

I'm using this mostly with a mac book and 8 fixtures, but have worked with one fixture with a PC for a few hours.

Still learning DMX and Elation. I think I can duplicate all the Macro effects if the light is in 26 channel mode (mode 4). It would be good to have access to the full profile though. But in Mode 4, each of the 8 sub-fixtures can be controlled singly or in groups (i think). I hope.

I am thinking about working with only 2 lights to keep the variables down while I learn through this. Then add on on the others and more complexity. I'd appreciate any other suggestions you may have for learing this software. I am stressing google and the internet to the max trying to learn more.

Thank you again for your reply!

Farelytronics

OK I added the rest of the channel modes. Download the new ADJ XML HERE.
on windows the file path to place the file is:
C:\Users\{Username}\Documents\Elation\Common\Personalities\User

for Mac it is similar to the windows file path.
once you have the file in the right folder open Emulation and then go to patch and then in the manufacturer list scroll down to the very bottom until you see {User}American DJ and the updated profile will be in there. Then patch your fixtures in like normal.

But yes in the 26 channel mode you will be able to control all 8 sections of LEDS in that mode.

Hope this helps.
Sincerely,

Thank you so much! Big help, thanks!

no problem.