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==What is Vixen?== | |||
Vixen is Windows software running on the .NET platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY [[Electronics Hardware]], anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music. | |||
Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solutions available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a broad base of software [[Vixen_Plugins | plug-ins]] to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware. | |||
Vixen is | |||
==Minimum System Requirements== | |||
''Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. Performance may vary depending on channel count, lighting controller, and various other configurations.'' | |||
*Processor - 486 or greater | |||
*Memory - 128MB or greater | |||
*Hard Drive - 2GB or greater | |||
*OS - Windows 98 or newer with the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en Microsoft .NET Framework] installed. | |||
==Download== | |||
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free [http://www.vixenlights.com/downloads/ Here] | |||
[http://www.vixenlights.com/releases/Vixen%202.1.1.0.zip Vixen 2.1.1.0 ] | |||
Note: The information below pertaining to the update program was for version 2.0 and may not apply to version 2.1.1.0. | |||
There was a small bug identified in the update program that may or may not cause a problem for some. If you want to feel a bit safer, you can download an updated version of it '''before''' updating [http://www.vixenlights.com/files/Update.zip here] (it's a zip file that needs to be unzipped with the resulting update.exe residing in the Vixen directory. | |||
[ | Beta versions of Vixen are available via the [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=26 DIY Christmas Forum]. | ||
==Documentation== | |||
[[Vixen | * [[Vixen Reference]] | ||
* [[Vixen Script Projects]] | |||
* [[Vixen Plugins]] | |||
** [[Vixen Plugin Development]] | |||
** [[Vixen "Input" Plugin Development]] | |||
* [[Vixen Add-ins]] | |||
* [[Vixen Troubleshooting]] | |||
* [[Vixen How-To's]] Videos | |||
* [[Vixen Help]] | |||
* [[E1.31 Vixen Plugin|How to setup E.131 Driver for Pixels and Bridges]] | |||
==Other Resources== | ==Other Resources== | ||
* [http://vixenlights.com/ Vixenlights.com] Primary website for Vixen software | * [http://vixenlights.com/ Vixenlights.com] Primary website for Vixen software | ||
* [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/index.php/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 DIY Christmas Thread] | * [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/index.php/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 DIY Christmas Thread] Discussions, Beta releases and other information. | ||
* [http://blinkyflashy.14.forumer.com/ Blinky Flashy Forum] Vixen's original site; locked since DIY Christmas was started. | |||
[[Category:DIYC Software]] | |||
[[Category:Vixen]] | |||
[[Category:DIYC Index]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:24, 13 October 2013
What is Vixen?
Vixen is Windows software running on the .NET platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY Electronics Hardware, anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music.
Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solutions available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a broad base of software plug-ins to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware.
Minimum System Requirements
Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. Performance may vary depending on channel count, lighting controller, and various other configurations.
- Processor - 486 or greater
- Memory - 128MB or greater
- Hard Drive - 2GB or greater
- OS - Windows 98 or newer with the Microsoft .NET Framework installed.
Download
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free Here
Note: The information below pertaining to the update program was for version 2.0 and may not apply to version 2.1.1.0.
There was a small bug identified in the update program that may or may not cause a problem for some. If you want to feel a bit safer, you can download an updated version of it before updating here (it's a zip file that needs to be unzipped with the resulting update.exe residing in the Vixen directory.
Beta versions of Vixen are available via the DIY Christmas Forum.
Documentation
- Vixen Reference
- Vixen Script Projects
- Vixen Plugins
- Vixen Add-ins
- Vixen Troubleshooting
- Vixen How-To's Videos
- Vixen Help
- How to setup E.131 Driver for Pixels and Bridges
Other Resources
- Vixenlights.com Primary website for Vixen software
- DIY Christmas Thread Discussions, Beta releases and other information.
- Blinky Flashy Forum Vixen's original site; locked since DIY Christmas was started.