DO THIS FIRST

If you don't have the 2.0 version of the .Net framework installed, do that here. This is a 22 MB download, so get it started and then go get yourself a snack (broadband) or some dinner (dialup).



How do I know if it's installed?

To determine if you have it installed, open the Control Panel, go to Add/Remove Programs and look for "Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0".
 

Downloads
Vixen install The zip file containing the installation program.
Latest version: 1.1.11
Plug-ins Output plug-ins for different hardware configurations. The list includes plug-ins created by users and standard plug-ins, so most, if not all, are available in the installation package.
The Programmer's Guide contains the PlugIn interface description for 1.1.
[Internet Explorer users will need to download the zipped version.]
There is also some example source code available.
Add-ins Additional functionality available in the Tools menu. The list includes user submissions, so again most, if not all, are already available in the installation package.
The Programmer's Guide contains the AddIn interface description for 1.1.
[Internet Explorer users will need to download the zipped version.]
User Submissions Some people don't like the Vixen logo. Others just want to show their support or showcase their skills. For whatever reason, some users spontaneously favor us with their hard work.
Also, come see videos of users' 2006 shows.
Signature Banners Feel free to use any of these static or dynamic signatures in the Vixen forum, or anywhere else for that matter. Maybe you want to brag about your setup, maybe you want to spread the word, maybe you just need to have a signature. Feel free to submit your own.
Logo file Feel free to download the Photoshop file of the logo to use to create your yard signs or whatever. This is done in Photoshop to provide scalability so you can make it whatever size you need.

Plug-Ins
Basic Parallel (1.0) 8-channel controller connected to the 8 data lines of a parallel port.
Parallel 12 (1.0) 12-channel controller connected to the 8 data lines + 4 control lines of a parallel port.
Hill 320 (1.0) 320 channel controller by Hill Robertson.
Olsen 595 (1.0) Scalable parallel port controller using the 74HC595 latch register. Can use multiple parallel ports.
Simple 595 (1.0) A simpler plugin for the 595 controller that can only use one parallel port at a time and takes less effort to setup.
Horning Dimmer (1.0) A 595 controller that is capable of dimming.
Fansler Dimmer (1.0) Another 595 controller that is capable of dimming.
Renard (1.0) A scalable PIC-based dimming controller that uses a single serial port.
Preview (1.0) A plugin that lets you view the output of your sequences on your screen without needing external hardware connected.
Adjustable Preview (1.0) The same functionality as the original Preview, but it allows you to adjust the pixel resolution and size. It also allows any size picture to be used.
8-line 595 Uses all of the 8 data lines of the parallel port.
Note: All controllers on the port must have the same channel count for them to work correctly.
NI DIO-96 For use with the National Instruments PCI-DIO-96 card.
Requires prior installation of the NI DAQmx driver.
Also requires NationalInstruments.DAQmx.dll and NationalInstruments.Common.dll in the Plugins directory.
Note: May not work beyond 16 channels when used in Windows 2000.
RGBLED For use with RGBLED controllers. It only implements a very limited subset of the RGBLED controller currently.
Icicle For use with Icicle controllers. This plug-in implements the serial type A, version 2 protocol.
DMX-512 For use with the Enttec Open DMX USB modules.
Also requires the IDMX (in the Plugins directory) and FTD2XX (in the Vixen directory) assemblies.
Launcher Allows external programs to be launched by triggers contained in a sequence.
EFX-TEK Prop-1 NEW! Get started on a Halloween display using the EFX-TEK Prop-1 controller. Allows for 3 servo and 4 digital outputs.
You will need updated firmware from EFX-TEK to allow the Prop-1 to be used with Vixen.
EFX-TEK Prop-2 NEW! Expand your growing Halloween display using the EFX-TEK Prop-2 controller. Allows for 8 servo and 8 digital outputs.
You will need updated firmware from EFX-TEK to allow the Prop-2 to be used with Vixen.
K8055 NEW! For use with the Velleman K8055 USB interface board.

Add-Ins
Watt Meter (1.0) Calculates the load generated by a sequence for all channels or any subset of channels. If you go over a specified threshold, it will tell you where. It will also give you a graph of the whole sequence's load over time so you can see it visually.
Waveform (1.0) Creates a simple lighting sequence based on the music you selected. Great for setting up a foundation or guide for more complex sequences.
Comet Conversion (1.0) Consumes a Comet playlist and generates one or more sequences from it.
Remote Client Allows for remote execution of sequences over a network or the internet. It will also allow you to synchronize multiple Vixen installations, allowing you to create shows that span the neighborhood or the world.
Download this text file for a listing of commands that can be called from a web page (such as a PHP script) used to control the remote client.
RGBLED A convenience utility for RGBLED users.
DMX Use of this add-in will maintain a constant DMX stream while the application is running, regardless of whether or not a sequence is executing.

Signature Banners
Dynamic signatures These signatures have dynamic text that depends on the link path you use. Copy the text of the link to your signature and surround with the "img" codes. Replace the numbers in the path with your channel counts. There are 4 varieties:

Vertical:

No dimmable channel count:

http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/sig_v.php/64.gif

With dimmable channel count:

http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/sig_v.php/64/32.gif

Horizontal:

No dimmable channel count:

http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/sig_h.php/64.gif

With dimmable channel count:

http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/sig_h.php/64/32.gif

Horizontal with text:


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/sig_ht.php/64/via DMX.gif

Static signatures These signatures have static text, but a nice animated border.


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig32.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig40.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig64.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig80.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig120.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig128.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig144.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig192.gif


http://www.vixenlights.com/sig/static/vixensig256.gif