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==General Information==
==General Information==
===What is a DMX Dongle or Bridge===
===What is a DMX Dongle or Bridge===
Its and interface between a PC and a DMX network
Its an interface between a PC and a DMX network


===Why would I want a DMX Dongle or Bridge?===
===Why would I want a DMX Dongle or Bridge?===
So you can use the standard ports that already come with your PC.
So you can use the standard ports that already come with your PC. Since no PCs come with 'DMX' ports, you have to somehow convert a standard PC port, such as USB or Ethernet, to the DMX standard.  A device known as a DMX dongle or bridge allows you to do that.
 


=='''Links for Specific Dongles and Bridges'''==
=='''Links for Specific Dongles and Bridges'''==
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Image:SSRneon_G2_BUILT.jpg‎|[[SSRneon G2 (solid state relay)]]
Image:SSRneon_G2_BUILT.jpg‎|[[E1.31 to DMX Bridge (by RPM)]]
Image:SSROZ 2.5a (small).jpg|[[4_Channel_SSROZ_Assembly_Instructions | SSR (solid state relay)]]
Image:SSROZ 2.5a (small).jpg|[[4_Channel_SSROZ_Assembly_Instructions | SSR (solid state relay)]]
Image:SSRez.jpg|[[SSRez | SSR (solid state relay ez)]]
Image:SSRez.jpg|[[SSRez | SSR (solid state relay ez)]]
Image: coop595.jpg|[[64_Channel_Olsen_595_Controller_Assembly_Instructions | 595 Coop Board]]
Image: coop595.jpg|[[64_Channel_Olsen_595_Controller_Assembly_Instructions | 595 Coop Board]]
Image: Coopgrinch.jpg|[[GRINCH_Controller_Assembly_Instructions | Grinch]]
 
Image: Ren24.jpg|[[24 Channel Renard with SSR Assembly Instructions | Renard by FKostyun: 24 ports with on-board power supply and SSRs]]
Image:Wiki_-_Renard_SS8_Complete.jpg|Renard SS 8
Image:Wiki_-_Renard_SS16_Completed_Board.jpg|Renard SS 16
Image:Wiki_-_Renard_SS24_Completed_Board.jpg|Renard SS 24
Image:xmus.jpg|[[16_Channel_Renard_with_SSRs | Ren16 (xmus)]]
Image:USBtoDMX.jpg|RPM USB to DMX Adapter
Image:DMX4SSR.jpg|RPM DMX4 SSR
Image:DMX16SSR_PCBOARD.JPG|RPM DMX16 SSR
Image:DMX8-DCSSR-Board.jpg|RPM DMX8 DC SSR
Image:Grinch_DMX_Dimmer_V2.jpg|[[DMX_to_Grinch/595_convertor |RPM Grinch DMX Dimming Adapter]]
Image:DMX16SSR_Completed.JPG|RPM DMX16 DC SSR
Image:Ren48LSD-v3c-Construction-0.png|[[Ren48LSDv3c | Ren48LSD v3c]]
Image:Ren-w-2009.jpg|[[Renard Wireless Converter | Renard Wireless Converter]]




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General Information

What is a DMX Dongle or Bridge

Its an interface between a PC and a DMX network

Why would I want a DMX Dongle or Bridge?

So you can use the standard ports that already come with your PC. Since no PCs come with 'DMX' ports, you have to somehow convert a standard PC port, such as USB or Ethernet, to the DMX standard. A device known as a DMX dongle or bridge allows you to do that.

Links for Specific Dongles and Bridges