Zac, how are you sending DMX out to these controllers? (i.e., how do you KNOW you have a DMX waveform on the wire?)
My personal preference with LOR was to create a 60 second LAS animation file (no music) with the same set of channels. A few random ON and OFF commands and put it on "Loop"
The problem with outputting DMX from a Raw or Open adapter (the LOR USB) is that I have caught it not outputting a DMX signal if it is not being sent anything from software. Its a case of "no garbage in, no garbage out."
On the other hand, a Pro or Lynx or E1.31 DMX will output "something" all the time, kind of like a carrier wave.
Zac and I spent the evening last night emailing each other and then on the phone. This on/off issue is still unknown but Zac now understands how to setup the network for either LOR or DMX.
I have given him all the info I can but there is some thing else missing.
We know the Lynx dongle is bad and the USB485B is working in both LOR and DMX.
The controller might have an issue but not sure yet. LOR V4.32
Cat 5 cables are being checked and so far all are working.
Routing of cable is away from AC power.
One issue is most of the controller are in the display and hard to see what is happening.
Crossover cable to convert from LOR to Lynx controller is working when in DMX mode.
Zac is checking the Cat5 receptacles for damage.
Still have bad communication issues.
HOw about a few suggestions.