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Re:Homebrew USB DMX Interface with Sparkfun FT232RL by aidenn0 on Tuesday August 02, 2022 @08:26AM (#32317663)
I assume we aren't talking about Earl Simmons, so WTF is a DMX, and why would I want to interface with one?
Re:Homebrew USB DMX Interface with Sparkfun FT232RL by trevorthejag on Tuesday August 02, 2022 @08:37AM (#32317732)
DMX in this instance stands for "Digital Multiplex" and is mostly shorthand for "DMX-512" which is a RS-485 like protocol for controlling (usually theatrical) lighting systems.
Re:Homebrew USB DMX Interface with Sparkfun FT232RL by rasz on Tuesday August 02, 2022 @01:57PM (#32322129)
Its for things like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5D7SYiA6w4 Daft Punk - Around The World (Official Music Video with Audio Commentary by Michel Gondry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vemkhYYb16w Daft Punk - Around The World (Official Music Video Making Of)