2D Patch Witch The Matrix Generator

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a patch for a 2D matrix of DMX fixtures.

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.

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

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

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]

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

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