# Hardware **URL:** https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/onyx/hardware/33.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [What color should the LED's be on an NX DMX when it's active?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/what-color-should-the-leds-be-on-an-nx-dmx-when-its-active/6992)
**Author:** [@djdru](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/djdru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/what-color-should-the-leds-be-on-an-nx-dmx-when-its-active/6992 "2022-03-22T01:05:48Z")
The status LED is Amber and the A & B are red. I’ve tried this interface with both Onyx and LJ and neither seem to be putting out DMX. The computer shows that it’s connected in the device manager. --- ## [NX Touch first fader bulge](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-first-fader-bulge/6978)
**Author:** [@4lloyd](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/4lloyd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-first-fader-bulge/6978 "2021-12-28T17:01:47Z")
I just received my NX Touch. This is the first time working with this type of desk for me. The plastic top layer of the first fader is bulging a little and is not as flat as the other touch faders. While using the desk … --- ## [External DMX](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/external-dmx/6977)
**Author:** [@defalg](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/defalg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/external-dmx/6977 "2021-12-25T07:41:17Z")
I’m looking to control intensities with an external DMX. Is this possible? Windows 10/11 Using ONYX v4.6.1219.0 NX DMX port A in and port B out. Example: Chauvet Rogue R1X Use external DMX, to port A DMX ch 1 to … --- ## [Submaster module LCDs acting weird with 4.6.1219](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/submaster-module-lcds-acting-weird-with-4-6-1219/6933)
**Author:** [@SylP](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/SylP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/submaster-module-lcds-acting-weird-with-4-6-1219/6933 "2021-11-25T08:17:51Z")
Hi all, I recently updated Onyx from 4.4.1193 to 4.6.1219 (about time…) and I have an issue with my Submaster module (the wide grey one). I read that others also had problems with it but mine is different : The two LC… --- ## [How to check available disk/storage space on NX4](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-to-check-available-disk-storage-space-on-nx4/6934)
**Author:** [@Onlyslightlybent](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Onlyslightlybent)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-to-check-available-disk-storage-space-on-nx4/6934 "2021-11-08T20:41:57Z")
This is a bit of a hardware/software combination question. How do I check the available internal storage/ “hdd” space on an NX4 console? I’m more used to working with NX Wing rigs, and of course I know how to look at ava… --- ## [quick question to netron](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/quick-question-to-netron/6918)
**Author:** [@deflost](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/deflost)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/quick-question-to-netron/6918 "2021-10-24T02:06:40Z")
hello, what the exact different between en 12 and rdm 10? thx. r.h. --- ## [Networking Multiple PC's](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/networking-multiple-pcs/6785)
**Author:** [@mastergibbs94](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/mastergibbs94)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/networking-multiple-pcs/6785 "2021-07-16T01:44:42Z")
Hi, I am new to the system and thinking about switching from MA2. Can anybody help me understand if I add multiple PC’s networked as part of the show will the processing be distributed between them? For example if I ha… --- ## [can nx-dmx works with nx-touch in one pc?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/can-nx-dmx-works-with-nx-touch-in-one-pc/6754)
**Author:** [@circimax](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/circimax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/can-nx-dmx-works-with-nx-touch-in-one-pc/6754 "2021-06-29T13:44:34Z")
my question is: can nx-dmx works with nx-touch in one pc? --- ## [NX Touch Universes](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-universes/6713)
**Author:** [@Tryptych](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Tryptych)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-universes/6713 "2021-05-20T07:24:58Z")
I am currently using four universes on Onyx PC across sACN. I am assuming I can use any sACN to DMX node in order to access 2048 DMX channels. I am looking to add an NX Touch to my system as a controller. Will that be … --- ## [Motor Faders Retrofit on M2PC?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/motor-faders-retrofit-on-m2pc/6703)
**Author:** [@Baltic\_Sails](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Baltic_Sails)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/motor-faders-retrofit-on-m2pc/6703 "2021-05-12T18:49:20Z")
Dear Community, I have been thinking a lot about the ONYX/Martin Hardware lineup lately and am wondering if anyone has ever thought about or even done a retrofit of motor faders on the M2PC / NX2. I have seen that one … --- ## [Dmx ports burnt in my mpc console](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-ports-burnt-in-my-mpc-console/5795)
**Author:** [@Zion2](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Zion2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-ports-burnt-in-my-mpc-console/5795 "2021-04-27T12:51:26Z")
Hello, My dmx ports in mpc console got burnt due to short circuit in my last show, can anyone give me information how I can fix those ports, does onyx people will repair the motherboard for me or whom am I supposed to … --- ## [M-Play Firmware updater not functioning.](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/m-play-firmware-updater-not-functioning/6673)
**Author:** [@Brad1776](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Brad1776)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/m-play-firmware-updater-not-functioning/6673 "2021-04-16T14:38:21Z")
Just received an old M-Play I purchased, it seems to be on Firmware 2.0, while my M-Touch is on Firmware 2.6. I’m having a problem where the device will intermintantly disconnect, and I suspect it is due to firmware vers… --- ## [MX-touch suddenly stop sending DMX](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/mx-touch-suddenly-stop-sending-dmx/6648)
**Author:** [@nicodem](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/nicodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/mx-touch-suddenly-stop-sending-dmx/6648 "2021-03-31T09:46:20Z")
Hello, Without any noticeable reason my Mx-touch stopped to send any DMX signal while connected to my PC, the communication with Onyx seem to be normal, Just no more DMX output Please help me!! --- ## [NX Touch.. no DMX output!!](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-no-dmx-output/5946)
**Author:** [@AJDJ](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/AJDJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/nx-touch-no-dmx-output/5946 "2021-03-31T08:00:24Z")
Hello, Just got the NX Touch. Onyx sees it no problem and all the buttons/ faders seem to work fine, but I have no DMX output at all… my lights are not detecting any dmx HELP ME!! --- ## [ONYX- NX DMX Driver Issue.](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-nx-dmx-driver-issue/5590)
**Author:** [@1msquierld](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/1msquierld)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-nx-dmx-driver-issue/5590 "2021-03-30T20:32:26Z")
Hi All, I am having in issue with my new NX DMX device where the device is showing up in windows, but its saying: “Driver is unavailable”. In turn, the device isn’t showing up in ONYX. The NX DMX A and B lights are gree… --- ## [Error 2908 on M1 During Show](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/error-2908-on-m1-during-show/6630)
**Author:** [@rangel0710](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/rangel0710)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/error-2908-on-m1-during-show/6630 "2021-03-13T16:43:14Z")
During a show last night, in the middle of one of my programmed looks, everything froze where it was and some pop-ups started coming on screen that looked like Windows installers, an then error message popped up. “Error … --- ## [intel hd4600, enough gpu power for dylos?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/intel-hd4600-enough-gpu-power-for-dylos/6531)
**Author:** [@deflost](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/deflost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/intel-hd4600-enough-gpu-power-for-dylos/6531 "2021-01-23T13:52:04Z")
hello, has anyone tested the newest releases of onyx on a intel hd4600 grahics, haswell based, barbone system? thx. r.h. --- ## [RDM over ArtNet](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/rdm-over-artnet/6548)
**Author:** [@matt](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/matt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/rdm-over-artnet/6548 "2021-01-18T23:18:08Z")
I am trying to run RDM over ArtNet and can not get it to find devices. I have tried on a upgraded M6 and Laptop with a key both running 4.4.1193 and when I click on “Discover ArtRDM” nothing comes up. if I run DMX to … --- ## [capture on nx2/4](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/capture-on-nx2-4/6546)
**Author:** [@deflost](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/deflost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/capture-on-nx2-4/6546 "2021-01-18T16:25:26Z")
hello, we have to know about the option to have a version of capture running on nx2/4? maybe on a second monitor, or is it nessacerry to have a pc/ mac/ ipad for running capturewith nx2 or nx4? thx. r.h. --- ## [DMX Ports "not available"](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-ports-not-available/5570)
**Author:** [@LightTechChris](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/LightTechChris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-ports-not-available/5570 "2021-01-05T18:43:51Z")
Hey there, I updated to the latest software and our M2GO stopped outputting DMX, we have to go to console tester to get it to start outputting again, also all the DMX ports show “not available” on them, We updated firmwa… --- ## [MaxModule Playback - only mirrors main play back](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/maxmodule-playback-only-mirrors-main-play-back/6510)
**Author:** [@BenRobertson](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/BenRobertson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/maxmodule-playback-only-mirrors-main-play-back/6510 "2020-12-28T05:21:20Z")
I am running Onyx 4.5.1200.0 when i plug in the playback module i was prompted to update the firmware. firmware updated from 2.26 to 3.4 under Menu \> syatem \> DMX settings device shows as Martin USBDMX V2 (On Wing2)… --- ## [which mini pc for nx wing and the future of dylos and onyx](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/which-mini-pc-for-nx-wing-and-the-future-of-dylos-and-onyx/6530)
**Author:** [@deflost](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/deflost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/which-mini-pc-for-nx-wing-and-the-future-of-dylos-and-onyx/6530 "2021-01-04T16:21:19Z")
hello, wich mini pc should we buy for onyx with dylos and enough power less for uhd video output? we think that i3 and i5 with somthing like intel hd 4600 is not enough power at all, because dylos and the future of onyx… --- ## [DMX Problems](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-problems/6494)
**Author:** [@lwbtl](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/lwbtl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-problems/6494 "2020-12-31T19:22:42Z")
Hello friends, i have an installation with 18 Chauvet colorado par zoom, running with an M-touch after 1 hour of use I’m starting to lose signal and all the pars go crazy, i check the power management of the USB port, an… --- ## [ONYX-PC MIDI Interface](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-pc-midi-interface/6519)
**Author:** [@eric\_harrison](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/eric_harrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/onyx-pc-midi-interface/6519 "2020-12-23T02:30:09Z")
I’m needing to find a MIDI interface to receive MSC commands from QLab for my ONYX-PC. Could someone give me some recommendations? Thanks in advance. --- ## [only working backwards](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/only-working-backwards/6470)
**Author:** [@matt](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/matt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/only-working-backwards/6470 "2020-11-09T18:51:28Z")
I have a M6 that has been updated and running 4.4.1193. continuing a show (2 month old show file) I have been working on I push go and the cue list advance but nothing happens. I push back and every thing works. Try… --- ## [No DMX out on Martin M-Play](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/no-dmx-out-on-martin-m-play/6395)
**Author:** [@Gerd](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Gerd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/no-dmx-out-on-martin-m-play/6395 "2020-10-18T13:20:37Z")
I‘m using Onyx on a Windows 10 PC with a Martin M-Play as a Sidewing. The M-Play is detected in Onyx but I can get no DMX signals out of the M-Play! Anyone any idea what‘s the problem? --- ## [How many universes with EN4 + NX Touch](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-many-universes-with-en4-nx-touch/6425)
**Author:** [@Onlyslightlybent](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Onlyslightlybent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/how-many-universes-with-en4-nx-touch/6425 "2020-10-05T13:50:45Z")
Just to clarify, if I were to buy an EN 4 Node, and an NX Touch and use it with my PC, how many unis of DMX would I be able to output? Would it be 5 (4 from EN4 +1 on Touch) or only 4 (because software is running in free… --- ## [M-Play led on flash button](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/m-play-led-on-flash-button/6421)
**Author:** [@Massacra](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Massacra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/m-play-led-on-flash-button/6421 "2020-09-28T14:17:09Z")
Why flash buttons on M-Touch don’t work the same as on M-Play? It’s about backlight (red green yellow) --- ## [M-PLAY - Led on MAIN GO Section](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/m-play-led-on-main-go-section/6419)
**Author:** [@francesco\_m](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/francesco_m)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/m-play-led-on-main-go-section/6419 "2020-09-25T19:17:28Z")
hi, sorry for my english. I know that Main GO button and Back/pause button on M-PLAY have a led blinking when pressed (I know that because I used this function months ago). now, I don’t remember how to re-activate this… --- ## [is there there a regular ltc loop out on the male xlr on nx wing?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/is-there-there-a-regular-ltc-loop-out-on-the-male-xlr-on-nx-wing/6401)
**Author:** [@deflost](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/deflost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/is-there-there-a-regular-ltc-loop-out-on-the-male-xlr-on-nx-wing/6401 "2020-09-15T21:18:24Z")
hello, if we put audio ltc in the female xlr on nx wing, the led gets green, we have to set timecode in in setting to mtc, timecode is working. super. we try to get out the audio ltc signal from the male xlr to the… [Previous page](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/onyx/hardware/33.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/onyx/hardware/33.md?page=3)