How to build 16 bit parameter for a WholeHog 2 fixture library
Description
Use this guide to build a 16-bit parameter for a fixture on a Hog 2, Hog 500, and Hog 1000.
A 16-bit parameter is a parameter that takes 2 channels of DMX.
Usually, Pan & Tilt are 16-bit parameters. This can be specified in the DMX chart as a channel for Pan and another for Pan Fine. It might also be specified as Pan Course and Pan Fine.
Steps
- Define the parameter
- Define the default DMX value
The Default is going to be a number between 0 and 65535. When building a 16-bit parameter, the range of DMX is 0 > 65535. - Set the highlight DMX value
- Set the crossfade value
- Set the type value. The type will need to be htp16bit or ltp16bit depending on the parameter.
htp = Highest Takes Precedence. It is generally used for fader controlled parameters like Intensity
ltp = Latest Takes Precedence. It is generally used for focus (position), colour, and beam parameters - Set the range of DMX values for the parameter to be 0, 65535.
Example of a 16-bit pan
parameter = Pan
default = 32768
highlight = 0
crossfade = 0
type = ltp16bit
deflection = 540
range = 0, 65535, %
Related Links/References
- Hog 2 manual - page 165 explains how to build a fixture library
- Fixture libraries on a Hog 2 - support article detailing the state of Hog 2 fixture libraries and how to add a library on to the console.
- How to add a library file into your Hog 2 (PDF)
- Wholehog II Library Generator - This is 3rd party software that is not supported or developed by High End Systems. It can be used to create fixture libraries for the Wholehog II, Hog 500, and Hog 1000.