LumaxNET ILDA Interface


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LumaxNET is a network ILDA interface with DMX512 input/output.
It is similar to Laserworld 'MicroNet Slim', but it has a modified firmware.
It is an open-license version which can be used for example with HE-Laserscan or self-written software.
A MLD driver is available for use with lasershow software that supports the MLD driver architecture, like some versions of Medialas Mamba.
It is not compatible with Phoenix Showcontroller software.

Downloads

Manual for Laserworld MicroNet Slim

Addendum for LumaxNET


Firmware MicroNET Slim & LumaxNET

(Works for both MicroNet Slim and LumaxNET interfaces. Flashing a firmware file will not turn a MicroNet Slim device into a LumaxNET device and vice versa.)



Hint: If several LumaxNET interfaces are used in parallel, make sure to have the same firmware version on all of them!
Please refer to the Addendum for firmware flashing instructions.

20130709
  • Initial Version
20140222
  • Improved laser output smoothness (no frame drops or repetitions any more) in combination with new driver DLL v1.12
  • Removed compatibility with 10MBit Ethernet
  • Preparation for non-volatile data backups
  • Added compatibility with ILDA format code 4 for Micro SD card playback
  • Scanspeed and playback speed adjustable via control tag in ILDA file
20140822
  • Support for build-in XTEA encrypted dongle function in combination with new driver DLL v1.16
  • Improved Ethernet auto negotiation
  • Support for streaming mode
  • No restart needed when changing DIP switch settings
  • ArtNet: respond on ArtPollRequest packets
20160505
  • Support for extended enumeration
  • Bugfix: Large frames could freeze on some devices
  • Developer option: support for WS2811 LED pixel control
  • Developer option: configurable stream buffer size/latency
  • Developer option: DMX playback from SD card
  • Developer option: Webserver for standalone operation
  • Developer option: support for new PHY



Firmware ShowNET



Hint: If several ShowNET interfaces are used in parallel, make sure to have the same firmware version on all of them!
Please refer to the Addendum for firmware flashing instructions.

20150808
  • Initial Version
20160505
  • Bugfix: Large frames could freeze on some devices
20180513
  • Preparation for SD card remote access via network



Windows Test-Tool & driver DLL

The driver DLL can be used as MLD driver as well, just rename it to ml_driver.mld.

v1.10
  • Initial Version
Test-Tool v1.12
DLL v1.12
  • Improved laser output smoothness (no frame drops or repetitions any more) in combination with new firmware 20140222
  • Ability to import license keys
  • Increased maximum number of interfaces from 8 to 16
  • Reconnect after loss of connection works even if a new IP address is assigned
  • Bugfix: Reliable auto detection also when a huge number of interfaces is connected
Test-Tool v1.13
  • Fix issue with new processor revision in operating mode with several devices. Re-flash the firmware using this version of the Test-Tool to fix network problems.
DLL v1.14
  • Fix malfunction of DMX output introduced with DLL version 1.12
DLL v1.16
  • Support for build-in XTEA encrypted dongle function in combination with new firmware 20140822
  • Fix malfunction of DMX output introduced with DLL version 1.12
DLL v1.17
  • Basic support for USB API with devices using the open license
  • Improvements in streaming mode
  • New vendor IDs
Test-Tool v1.22
DLL v1.22
  • Added compatibility with new hardware revisions
  • Possibility to configure DMX/ArtNet operating modes
  • Possibility to configure scanrate for SD card playback
Test-Tool v1.25
  • Administrator functions for devices with enhanced privileges
Test-Tool v1.26
DLL v1.26
  • Added compatibility with bootloader 20160811
  • Developer option: advanced stream playback modes
Test-Tool v1.28
DLL v1.28
  • Developer option: support for additional lasershow software



Hints for users of vvvv

At the moment (v50beta35.5), vvvv has only native support for Lumax USB device, but not for the Ethernet versions of the board. Starting with lumaxnet.dll version 1.17, the driver DLL has a build in wrapper which maps USB API calls to the network interface.
Rename lumaxnet.dll to lumax.dll and copy it to the vvvv directory /lib/thirdparty/x86. The original lumax.dll file has to be overwritten. This is a 32 bit DLL, so you have to use 32 bit version of vvvv.
This wrapper offers ILDA laser output. DMX is not tested yet. Several devices can be used in parallel and output individual ILDA frames by using the "Interface ID".
Refer to the sample patch in the download link below for a basic example which can use up to two devices in parallel.

Lumax_Demo.v4p





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