How many universes can Hog 4 PC control?
Description
Use the table below as a guide to how many universes Hog 4 PC can control. Hog 4 PC can only control a maximum of 12 universes. In order to unlock universes, you will need to attach hardware. The table below describes how each Widget and ETCnomad key unlocks universes in Hog 4 PC.
This only applies to Hog 4 PC v3.12.0 and newer
| Widget | 5- Pin DMX Universes | ArtNet Universes | sACN Universes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 USB DMX Widget |
1 | 1 | 1 |
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4 | 4 | 4 |
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USB DMX Super Duper Widget |
8 | 8 | 8 |
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Nano Hog 4/ Hoglet 4 |
4 | 4 | 4 |
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ETCnomad base USB Key |
0 | 2 | 2 |
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ETCnomad unlocked USB key |
0 | 12 | 12 |
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Examples of using Widgets with Hog 4 PC
1 DMX Widget and Hog 4 PC
1 DMX widget will give you 1 universe of control. That same universe is also unlocked via ArtNet and sACN.
1 DMX Widget, 1 Super Widget, and Hog 4 PC
This combination will give you up to 5 universes of control. The 5 universes that are mapped to the outputs are also unlocked via ArtNet and sACN.
1 Super Duper Widget, 1 Super Widget, and Hog 4 PC
This combination will give you up to 12 universes of control, the maximum on Hog 4 PC. The 12 universes that are mapped to the outputs are also unlocked via ArtNet and sACN.
2 Super Duper Widgets and Hog 4 PC
This combination will give you up to 12 universes of control. The 12 universes that are mapped to the outputs are also unlocked via ArtNet and sACN.
The 4 extra ports from one of the Super Duper widgets can be used as more DMX ports for the first 12 universes. The table below shows how the ports can be assigned to different universes.
| Universe | Super Duper 1 Port Number | Super Duper 2 Port Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | -- |
| 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 5 | -- |
| 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 7 | -- |
| 8 | 8 | - |
| 9 | -- | 5 |
| 10 | -- | 6 |
| 11 | -- | 7 |
| 12 | -- | 8 |