# Hardware **URL:** https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/onyx/hardware/33.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Do NOT Calibrate Touch Monitors in Onyx](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/do-not-calibrate-touch-monitors-in-onyx/7708)
**Author:** [@mgerardi](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/mgerardi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/do-not-calibrate-touch-monitors-in-onyx/7708 "2023-12-11T22:27:23Z")
Hi Everyone, Just putting a PSA out regarding the “Calibrate Touch Monitors” option in Onyx. Please be aware this should NOT be used on any ONYX consoles (NX1, NX2, NX4). It is for use on the Martin M1 and older only. … --- ## [Cambiar display de NX2. Replace NX2 Display](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/cambiar-display-de-nx2-replace-nx2-display/7674)
**Author:** [@Danielmejias2](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Danielmejias2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/cambiar-display-de-nx2-replace-nx2-display/7674 "2023-11-20T18:15:33Z")
Hola a todos. La pantalla integrada de mi NX2 dejó de funcionar, cuando cambio la mesa a usb esta funciona correctamente, pero no funciona el display tampoco. Alguien sabe si el fabricante tiene piezas de recambio y como… --- ## [Updated OS causing my NX2 console to run slow](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/updated-os-causing-my-nx2-console-to-run-slow/7666)
**Author:** [@PtownDJ](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/PtownDJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/updated-os-causing-my-nx2-console-to-run-slow/7666 "2023-11-08T23:00:42Z")
We’ve had an issue with Universe 3 freezing in shows during a long scene, last year the console was sent in for issues with faders and a couple of buttons, we also wanted the freezing issue to be addressed… no pun inten… --- ## [NX Touch Release](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-release/6331)
**Author:** [@Starjinx](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Starjinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-release/6331 "2023-10-18T00:19:51Z")
Using the NX Touch how do I release a cue on one of the quick button things? I’ve tried rel + button but it doesn’t release the cue. This works for a normal playback though. Also, in the virtual console there is a thin… --- ## [Brand new NX Sync - Cannot get device to function.](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/brand-new-nx-sync-cannot-get-device-to-function/7623)
**Author:** [@LucidAesthetic](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/LucidAesthetic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/brand-new-nx-sync-cannot-get-device-to-function/7623 "2023-10-10T15:01:04Z")
I purchased an NX Sync earlier this year while I was building my show with TimeLord. Upon completion we went to switch over to LTC SMPTE and cannot get Onyx to read timecode from the NX Sync. What concerns me is that I … --- ## [NX4 CMOS Battery](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx4-cmos-battery/7622)
**Author:** [@rjlynch](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/rjlynch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx4-cmos-battery/7622 "2023-10-09T17:56:48Z")
Hello friends! I suspect that an NX4 I use regularly is in need of a new CMOS battery. It typically hangs on a black screen for several minutes during boot before displaying the Onyx logo, and the clock keeps resetting… --- ## [NX1 stuck buttons](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx1-stuck-buttons/7620)
**Author:** [@LightsRcool](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/LightsRcool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx1-stuck-buttons/7620 "2023-10-06T16:23:45Z")
Heyo, I have an NX1 that likes to get its buttons stuck under the mask. Has anyone had issues with this? Or have a possible fix? It happens with main go, pause/ back, main exec buttons. --- ## [Disable flash button sensitivity on NX Touch](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/disable-flash-button-sensitivity-on-nx-touch/7608)
**Author:** [@Lermie](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Lermie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/disable-flash-button-sensitivity-on-nx-touch/7608 "2023-09-27T16:23:08Z")
Hi all, Does anyone know of a way to disable the flash button sensitivity on the nx touch? Its a cool idea but I’d rather not bring a mallet to each gig to get 100% intensity on my bumps. Any thoughts, should I be progr… --- ## [martin duo dmx not recognised by ONYX 4.2](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/martin-duo-dmx-not-recognised-by-onyx-4-2/5766)
**Author:** [@nicheproductions](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/nicheproductions)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/martin-duo-dmx-not-recognised-by-onyx-4-2/5766 "2023-09-01T21:03:32Z")
Is there a firmware update that i need to do to my DMX DUO box so that Onyx can see it? --- ## [Can't connect USB anymore NX WING](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/cant-connect-usb-anymore-nx-wing/7569)
**Author:** [@FelixLeclerc](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/FelixLeclerc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/cant-connect-usb-anymore-nx-wing/7569 "2023-08-30T07:31:31Z")
HELP ! School lightinig board, functionnal in June. Unplugged all summer… When trying to connect to PC - Connect, then disconnect… on and off non stop. Light LAST flashing, and FIRST fader flashing / Then lights over … --- ## [Just Purchased a NX Wing // Missing SMPTE PARTS TIME RANGE?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/just-purchased-a-nx-wing-missing-smpte-parts-time-range/7207)
**Author:** [@Julianbell21](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Julianbell21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/just-purchased-a-nx-wing-missing-smpte-parts-time-range/7207 "2023-05-08T17:17:05Z")
I’m sorry to bother the forum I was wondering if there was a decent time estimate on how long it takes obsidian to send out the missing SMPTE part for my NX WING I just purchased … I’m not impatient just wanted to know a… --- ## [MARTIN M-Touch DMX output doesn't work](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/martin-m-touch-dmx-output-doesnt-work/7392)
**Author:** [@francesco\_m](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/francesco_m)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/martin-m-touch-dmx-output-doesnt-work/7392 "2023-04-06T10:04:01Z")
hi all, i have a little issue with my MARTIN m-touch when I connect the DMX camble to DMX output: sometimes (almost always) the signal is not good, mostly with dimmer channels. it is not a big issue cause I use mostly m… --- ## [NX4 issues](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx4-issues/7365)
**Author:** [@LorenzoFly](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/LorenzoFly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx4-issues/7365 "2023-03-13T16:56:04Z")
Hi all, I’ve recently bought an NX4 from Italian Distributor Leading Technologies (order of January 2023), software version 4.8.1240. There’re some issues with the Sub Playback Fader section… some of these faders get r… --- ## [How activate my 4 dmx universes on NX1?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-activate-my-4-dmx-universes-on-nx1/7360)
**Author:** [@Alexander](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Alexander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-activate-my-4-dmx-universes-on-nx1/7360 "2023-03-08T19:52:18Z")
only 2 DMX universes are active, I can’t turn on the other two. --- ## [Elo Touch Input Issues](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/elo-touch-input-issues/7340)
**Author:** [@BobPee](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/BobPee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/elo-touch-input-issues/7340 "2023-02-18T02:26:50Z")
Digging through the forums and I’ve seen a couple topics similar to this with no resolution. I have an Elo 1900L that I’m trying to use as a second monitor for an NX1. When I touch an item on the Elo, the action is act… --- ## [ONYX SMPTE/MIDI Kit](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-smpte-midi-kit/7326)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-smpte-midi-kit/7326 "2023-02-08T21:09:20Z")
We are getting close to receive the missing timecode and midi cards for Nx4/NX2/NX Wing that were built without them. Please ensure you are registered to receive the cards. They will be sent out at no cost for every eli… --- ## [Onyx NX1 and Networked MIDI](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-nx1-and-networked-midi/7309)
**Author:** [@JCollingsworth](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/JCollingsworth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-nx1-and-networked-midi/7309 "2023-02-08T16:45:37Z")
Hello Onyx World, I am currently running three onyx setups at a church venue I manage. I have 1 NX Wing and 2 NX-DMX setups in play. I am looking to switch one of the NX-DMX setups to my Wing and purchase an NX1 to repl… --- ## [NXP - DMX ports show as Unknown](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nxp-dmx-ports-show-as-unknown/7255)
**Author:** [@edyoucaterself](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/edyoucaterself)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nxp-dmx-ports-show-as-unknown/7255 "2023-01-26T16:42:45Z")
I just received my NX-P and I am unable to assign universes (both in or out) to any of the 4 ports in 4.8.1239. Any changes made in the menu are reverted when exiting out of that menu (by either clicking another USB devi… --- ## [Is the NXP compatible with the NX Wing?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/is-the-nxp-compatible-with-the-nx-wing/7258)
**Author:** [@cat\_strobe](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/cat_strobe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/is-the-nxp-compatible-with-the-nx-wing/7258 "2022-12-13T16:10:41Z")
I’ve been using my M Touch (NX Touch) as a playback wing for my NX wing. I like the idea of upgrading to an NXP to do that. Assuming all firmware and software is up to date, will that work? --- ## [What are our hardware options when using Onyx?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/what-are-our-hardware-options-when-using-onyx/6354)
**Author:** [@arretx](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/arretx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/what-are-our-hardware-options-when-using-onyx/6354 "2022-12-10T23:35:18Z")
To date, all we’ve been using is a MacBook booting to Windows 8 with a mouse, keyboard, and a single external display. Needless to say, we’re a bit limited…or that’s what I think at least. Our budget is being poured in… --- ## [NX Screen Lights up but doesnt display](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-screen-lights-up-but-doesnt-display/7209)
**Author:** [@Ross\_Gish](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Ross_Gish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-screen-lights-up-but-doesnt-display/7209 "2022-10-26T23:00:52Z")
NX 1 boots up and the screen lights up touch still works but wont display, External monitor will display but has issues when clicking on things --- ## [HELP! NX Touch Losing Functionality](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/help-nx-touch-losing-functionality/7139)
**Author:** [@powerdave](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/powerdave)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/help-nx-touch-losing-functionality/7139 "2022-09-03T02:50:14Z")
I have an NX Touch which i have been using as part of my setup for 3-4 months now. It sits on my desk at home plugged into a computer which is plugged into a power conditioner. I haven’t had any problems with it until t… --- ## [nx dmx usb failure.](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-dmx-usb-failure/7091)
**Author:** [@Wagonxd](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Wagonxd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-dmx-usb-failure/7091 "2022-07-06T15:35:57Z")
I have been using a nx dmx for a while now and it just stopped working. I went into my computer’s device manager and it is labeled as such. I have done nothing to tamper with the nx dmx it has just been sitting. … --- ## [Is Martin Maxxyz Console supportet by Onyx?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/is-martin-maxxyz-console-supportet-by-onyx/7074)
**Author:** [@doubleevents](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/doubleevents)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/is-martin-maxxyz-console-supportet-by-onyx/7074 "2022-06-11T22:52:58Z")
I have a problem. According to the Onyx website, original Martin hardware from the Maxxyz Console is supported by Onyx. But with my Maxxyz Console, the DMX Output Module is not recognized in Onyx. This also does not a… --- ## [How to use Playback Fader](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-to-use-playback-fader/7053)
**Author:** [@Taro](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Taro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-to-use-playback-fader/7053 "2022-05-28T08:24:15Z")
Hello, I want to Know does onyx’s playback fader start cuelist when playback fader up. In default, we have to push button to start a cue. But I cannot change new cuelist smoothly while operating. How to use many playba… --- ## [Do NX-Wings have a serial number](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/do-nx-wings-have-a-serial-number/7046)
**Author:** [@Onlyslightlybent](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Onlyslightlybent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/do-nx-wings-have-a-serial-number/7046 "2022-05-12T08:09:40Z")
Do NX-Wings have a serial number at all? I can’t find any. There are some numbers on the sticker, but it doesn’t indicate “serial” or “s/n”. --- ## [(Visually) Sync main playback strips to separate hardware (NX Wing + M-Touch)](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/visually-sync-main-playback-strips-to-separate-hardware-nx-wing-m-touch/7041)
**Author:** [@DaanGroenProductions](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/DaanGroenProductions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/visually-sync-main-playback-strips-to-separate-hardware-nx-wing-m-touch/7041 "2022-05-09T17:40:54Z")
Hi there, I own a NX Wing, a M-Touch and an additional Onekey 128 license. I run them on a 2021 HP Z-Book i7-11 series/16GB/512GB with Touchscreen + secondary 15.6 inch Touchscreen. I run shows where I run multiple mai… --- ## [External Controller question](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/external-controller-question/7029)
**Author:** [@defalg](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/defalg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/external-controller-question/7029 "2022-04-29T14:21:44Z")
Hi, I am running a laptop with ONYX 4.6.1229, with Onekey (128 universe), I am connected to the house VIA Ethernet, using a total 4 universe and all works fine and well. I need/want to connect an ETC color source AV 40… --- ## [NX4 faders are dropping randomly](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx4-faders-are-dropping-randomly/7005)
**Author:** [@david.ruggles](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/david.ruggles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx4-faders-are-dropping-randomly/7005 "2022-04-02T16:56:10Z")
So I’m not sure where this falls under, we have an NX4 in a venue for a couple of years now, getting reports that “Faders are dropping” Its sounding like the cue list will randomly release as soon as they cycle the fader… --- ## [Ethernet question:](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ethernet-question/7001)
**Author:** [@defalg](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/defalg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ethernet-question/7001 "2022-04-02T12:57:54Z")
I have a job coming up in a theater that has one House Ethernet port “IN” to run 4 universes on stage. I will be using my ONYX PC with Onekey (128 univ). My question is, do I need to buy a separate USB to Ethernet Node?… [Previous page](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/onyx/hardware/33.md) [Next page](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/onyx/hardware/33.md?page=2)