Vixen Downloads

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 a Vixen directory with all required files (no installation program). Latest version: 2.1.1.0
Output Plugins	Output plugins for different hardware controllers.
UI (User Interface) Plugins	Each one provides a different editor for different types of sequences.
Trigger Plugins	Allows sequences to be triggered by external input hardware.
Add-ins	Additional functionality available in the Tools menu. The installation package already includes everything in this list.
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.

Output Plugins

Don't see your hardware? Post in the forum!

Basic Parallel	8-channel controller connected to the 8 data lines of a parallel port.
Parallel 12	12-channel controller connected to the 8 data lines + 4 control lines of a parallel port.
Hill 320	320 channel controller by Hill Robertson.
Olsen 595	Scalable parallel port controller using the 74HC595 latch register. Can use multiple parallel ports.
Simple 595	A simpler plugin for the 595 controller that can only use one parallel port at a time and takes less effort to setup.
Simple 595 with pulse width	Same as the Simple 595, but it allows the specification of a pulse width to lengthen the amount time a high or low pulse lasts. This can be helpful for some PCI parallel cards.
LedTriks	A DIY readerboard device created and maintained by Robert Jordan. Requires LedTriksUtil.
Firegod Dimmer	A serial-based dimming controller.
Renard	A scalable PIC-based dimming controller that uses a single serial port.
Adjustable Preview	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.
Horning Dimmer	A 595 controller that is capable of dimming.
Fansler Dimmer	Another 595 controller that is capable of dimming.
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\Output 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 plugin 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\Output directory) and FTD2XX (in the Vixen directory) assemblies.
Launcher	Allows external programs to be launched by triggers contained in a sequence.
K8055	For use with the Velleman K8055 USB interface board. Also requires K8055.dll and K8055D.dll. These can be placed in the Plugins/Output directory.
Parallax PSC	Up to 32 channels of servo control with the Parallax Servo Controller.
MCC PCI DIO	Supports the Measurement Computing PCI DIO boards.
Enttec DMX USB Pro
MiniSSC	Serial Servo Controller module.
Virtual LedTriks	Displays the output of a LedTriks display with configurable board layout, LED color, size, and spacing. Requires LedTriksUtil.
Current Execution	For use with a LedTriks or Virtual LedTriks display. This will show the name of the currently-executing sequence, formatted as you specified. Requires LedTriksUtil.
Generic Serial	Outputs simple serial data based on user input.
Elexol USB I/O 24	Thanks to Jonathon Reinhart for authoring this and allowing it to be posted.

EFX-TEK	Plugins to support most of the controllers offered by EFX-TEK.
DC-16
FC-4/RC-4
Jon Williams Animatronic Controller
Jon Williams Lighting Controller
Prop-1	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.
Prop-2	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.
Prop-SX	Based on the Parallax SX, this prop controller also gives you 8 servo and 8 digital outputs.
RC-4

UI Plugins

Standard	The standard Vixen sequence.
LedTriks	For LedTriks sequences. LedTriks is a DIY readerboard device created by Robert Jordan. Requires LedTriksUtil.
Script Editor	For creating sequences that are dynamic in nature, written in C#. Currently, only standard and LedTriks sequences can be authored in script. Requires LedTriksUtil.
Trigger Response	If you have hardware available for creating input triggers, this editor will let you create response sequences.

Trigger Plugins

K8055

Up to four Velleman K8055 boards, with five digital inputs each, can be used for a total of up to 20 digital input triggers. Also requires K8055.dll and K8055D.dll. These can be placed in the Plugins/Output directory.

Add-Ins

Watt Meter	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	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	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. This only works with the Enttec Open DMX.
MIDI Reader	Parses a MIDI file and creates sequence events based on note-to-channel mappings that you create.
Frequency Spectrum	Acts like a 31-band equalizer, allowing you to set up band-to-channel mappings and threshold levels. The results are events that are created in response to certain decibel levels of frequency bands.
Analog Frequency Spectrum	Like the above-mentioned Frequency Spectrum add-in, but this version has two sliders per band -- lower and upper limits. The intensity of the resulting channel events are based on how far the band's decibel level is between the limits. i.e. If it reaches halfway between the limits at a given point in time, the channel's intensity will be approximately 50%.
EFX-TEK Prop-1 Sequence Generator	Automates the creation of a Prop-1 PBASIC program to turn your sequence into a stand-alone application. Also requires these two text files, placed in the AddIns directory.
EFX-TEK Prop-2 Sequence Generator	Just like the Prop-1 version, but for the Prop-2. Also requires these two text files, placed in the AddIns directory.