HW Guide: Cinelex - SKYCAST-C
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The SKYCAST-C from Cinelex is a compact CRMX transmitter that plugs into an iPad or iPhone using USB-C. Slyyd requires fixtures to be patched into an sACN Connection in order to use the SKYCAST. For help settings up an sACN Connection in Slyyd, see the Connections article.
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Using the SKYCAST-C with Slyyd
There are a few additional steps to take when using the SKYCAST-C with Slyyd:
Change the “In/Out Mode” to sACN
The SKYCAST-C’s default In/Out Mode is Art-Net, which will need to be changed to sACN in order to work with a Slyyd sACN Connection. To make this change:
- Plug the SKYCAST-C into the device’s USB port.
- Once the green LED is on, open a web browser.
- Enter the IP address 192.168.7.1 into the URL search bar.
- Change the “In/Out Mode” to sACN
- Make sure the Universe number matches the Universe Number set in the desired Slyyd sACN Connection. This default universe number in both Slyyd and the SKYCAST is 1.
- Choose ‘Submit Configuration’ to save the changes.
Disable Wi-Fi
It may be necessary to disable Wi-Fi on the device running Slyyd in order for Slyyd to connect to the SKYCAST-C. The orange ‘DMX’ LED will light when the SKYCAST is receiving DMX data from Slyyd. If the orange LED is not lit, disabling Wi-Fi can help force the Apple device to use the correct network connection.
Disable VPNs
It is usually necessary to disable any VPN services in order to propperly send sACN over a Wi-Fi or Ethernet. In some cases, rebooting the device after disabling the VPN is necessary. Make sure VPNs are disconnected when expereincing trouble sending data to fixtures.
Pair Fixtures with the SKYCAST-C
The last step is to link the desired fixtures to the SKYCAST-C.
- Make sure the desired fixtures are unlinked.
- Press the "Sync" button to pair SKYCAST with a CRMX-enabled fixture.
- The blue LED will flash rapidly during the pairing process.
- Once complete, the blue LED will flash at longer intervals.
For more information and documentation on the SKYCAST-C, visit https://www.cinelex.tv/skycast-c-3/
