In this tutorial you will learn how to create a patch for a 2D matrix of DMX fixtures.
Date: 10/2018
MADRIX Version: 5.0 (Created with)
Corresponding Video Tutorial: »Creating A 2D Patch For DMX Output With The Matrix Generator
Task:
We have to create a patch for a 2D matrix of 4x4 pixel panels which are controlled via DMX. The patch consists of 5 fixtures in a row and 4 fixtures per columns. There should be an offset of 2 pixels between every fixture.
All pixel of this panels are RGB pixels and there are no other control channels.
Every row should be assigned to a new DMX universe starting with DMX start channel 1 and universe 1.
The following image shows the DMX address assignment:

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Please go in MADRIX to Preferences > Matrix Generator .
[Keyboard shortcut F2]

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The Matrix Generator opens with the default settings.
The full explanation about all functions of the Matrix Generator you will find in the MADRIX manual chapter: »Using The Software > Patching > Matrix Generator

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Now we have to change the settings according to our task to patch a 4x4 pixel panel in the resolution of 5 x 4 fixtures with an offset of 2 pixels between every fixture.
• | In the Fixture section we have to change: |
o | Normally we don't need to change the Protocol. It must be DMX. |
o | In this example we create a patch with the Product: !generic Panel 4x4 vertical |
• | In the Placement section we have to change the following settings: |
o | The Count X needs to be set to 5, the Count Y needs to be set to 4 and the Count Z we leave at 1 |
o | The offset for X and Y has to be set to 2 |
• | In the Addressing section we need to do the following changes: |
o | According to the patch plan the first fixture has to be assigned on the top left side. So we change the Start Corner to Top Right |
o | Since our task is to have each line patched in a new universe and we know 5 fixtures are in a line we have to change the Fixture Count Limit Per Universe to 5 |
Now we can compare the Addressing Preview with our patch plan. If both are equals, we click OK.
[Keyboard shortcut Enter]

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After the Matrix Generator was closed MADRIX creates the new matrix of 5 x 4 "!generic Panel 4x4 vertical" fixtures immediately.

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Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to create a 2D patch for DMX output.
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