ETCnomad: from computer to verified output

Preparing control and checking output

Eos supports offline show-file preparation. An ETCnomad key enables control output but has no DMX connectors. The 1024 and 6144 options refer to output parameters; check the capacity Eos recognizes with your key and software version.

We can assess an Eos-compatible computer, an ETCnomad key and a GadgetII USB interface or supported network gateway. To choose between this setup and a dedicated console, consider the physical controls and peripherals you need and how you would restore operation after a failure.

1. Record OS and Eos version; check its requirements/release notes. Do not apply Cobalt or HogPC requirements to Eos.
2. Check key recognition, capacity, station role and chosen output. Offline is not rig control; visualization does not prove physical DMX.
3. For USB, check supported device recognition and port mapping. For Ethernet, check adapter, protocol, universe and receiver without changing the entire network.
4. Test a fixture with known mode/address and a simple cue. Record Eos values, output and response before expansion. Plan wired critical data as ETC recommends.
5. Keep a copy of the show file, connection map and recovery procedure on external storage. We can assess the key, interface, preparation and operation based on available equipment and the agreed scope.

• ETCnomad — Features
• Eos — ETCnomad manual
• ETC — Computer requirements
• ETC — Supported USB output
• ETCnomad — Setup guide

Related guides

• DMX configuration and universes
• Complete system and show recovery