Apollo DMX LED Color-Changing Controller
- DMX Controller
- PWM capability
- Exclusive Elemental design
- For RGB lights
- Includes PC-Compatible Software (Download Now)
The Apollo DMX LED Color-Changing Controller™ is a dual-mode, custom programmable LED lighting control system for RGB lights. The Apollo Controller™ offers both DMX and PWM output, along with PC-compatible computer software that allows for user-friendly custom lighting programming. Unlike other color changing LED controllers on the market, the Apollo is able to output its signal either in DMX or via pulse width modulation (PWM) and has a memory to store your DMX commands. This RGB LED controller is the first of its kind in the LED lighting community and was engineered by Elemental. Dual control gives the Apollo the ability to command DMX devices, like RGB LED wall washers and color-changing PAR cans, and to drive three channels of PWM to control LED lighting fixtures like strip lights and light bars.
The Apollo Controller™ System includes:
- DMX Controller with PWM function
- Software
- USB cable
Elemental has developed computer software to be used in conjunction with the Apollo Controller™. This software allows the user to visually design custom lighting scenes on the computer, load them into the Apollo, and then play them back through light fixtures without the computer. The software incorporates simple flowchart-style design and uses cues such as "Fade to Color" and "Pause on a Color" to construct scenes and create previews on the computer. With the Apollo System, custom lighting is only a few steps away.
Setup and use of the Apollo Controller™ system is so simple, anyone can do it:
- Install the Apollo software onto your computer.
- Design up to 10 lighting scenes on your PC using Apollo software.
- Connect the Apollo Controller™ to your computer using a USB cable and transfer your customized lighting scenes to the unit.
- Using the buttons and the numerical display on the Apollo, trigger any of the scenes through your existing LED lighting fixtures.
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Broke before first use
Reviewed on June 9, 2012 by FTM
Loaded a scene, disconnected it from the computer, and the unit went dead. -
These lights are the best and brightest ever
Reviewed on March 26, 2012 by Rich
I ordered this controller for a Glass Block Bar. I have to say they were the brightest I have ever seen. I hope Elemental will post the video I took because when you see these color change with music, It is fantastic. My customers plan was to keep his girls at home and he did his basement. Now the girls have their get togethers at their house because of "The kewl Bar". Elemental sent the whole package to me with in a week, the prices were fantastic and the customer service was second to none. The controllers used go off to music and that is what my customer wanted. Way to go Elemental LED you did it again with your innovation!!! I will be back for more no doubt. -
bad news bears
Reviewed on December 24, 2011 by Ezra
I pretty much broke it when I disconnected it from my computer. Didn't even get to use it. Customer support no help. Thanks for nothing, unless you
just want a refund. -
Works Excellent
Reviewed on November 19, 2011 by Roy
I changed the spotlights on the exterior of my house to RGB color changing for Christmas and using DMX cables and it works perfectly. -
Smart
Reviewed on July 14, 2011 by John B.
Love this thing! Easy to use, and just what I needed.
Weight: 2 oz.
Length: 5 in.
Width: 4 in.
Height: 1.5 in.
Voltage: 12V DC
Outputs: (1) DMX, (1) PWM
Max. Output: 60W per channel
Software Compatibility: Vista, Windows 7
Downloads: Software (Last Updated 03/22/12), Manual
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Will the software run on MAC or PC or both?
From Guest at 8/11/10 10:17 PMAt this point, it is not yet Mac-compatible. -
Hello,
From Guest at 11/23/10 11:42 AM
I would like to have 3 or possibly more seperate runs of color changing led strips (apx 5ft each) running their own sequences. So for example, string one would be blue, while string two is red and three is purple and so on. Would this new controller allow this? Or would I need a controller for each seperate string? Thanks!Although the Apollo DMX Controller has memory, color-changing strip lights do not, so they can't be programmed. So each section of strip will need its own color controller. -
Is there any limit to how many strips I can run off this? All doing the same pattern?
From Guest at 3/25/11 7:09 PMThere's no limit on the Apollo controller side, but our Color-Changing Strips have a power run and RGB signal limit of 16.5 feet. So for each 16.5 feet, you need to introduce our RGB Signal Amplifier. Please visit that product page for a full explanation and wiring diagrams that show you how that installation is set up. -
What is the maximum time in color change that can be programmed into the controller?
From Guest at 5/5/11 3:58 PMWithin a single SCENE, the longest a SUB_SCENE can be held for is 255 seconds (4 minutes 15 seconds). You can always program multiple SUB_SCENES with the same color in a row.
Example: SCENE 1.0 Yellow Jump/ SCENE 1.1 hold 255 sec/ (repeat)
Please Note: Scenes held longer than 255 seconds will receive an error and cannot be saved. -
When using a hardwired driver (150W) and Apollo controller with a run of 12 feet of RGB high density, color changing light strip, can power be turned on and off to the lights using one of your wall switches, even though the Apollo controller has a power switch?
From Guest at 7/1/11 7:15 PM
Also, I'm assuming that you can use the Apollo controller *OR* a DMX controller & Decoder, but not all at the same time? I'm wanting to be able to change scenes, and turn on/off all lights, as well as have the ultimate color and programming capability the Apollo offers, but also be able to do DMX control (and on/off) from my computer. (I know its asking a lot), just wondering about the possibilities! Thanks!Greetings David,
Thank you for contacting Elemental LED. In regards to your question you would be able to use an Apollo controller wired to a main switch. When activated... the Apollo Color Controller will reset to its default color scene at setting 0. If you wish to select another color, you will have to go to the unit and manually select another color scene.
Thank you. -
I have some RGB LED fixtures that have a 5-pin DMX input jack. Can I use a 3-pin to 5-pin adapter with the Apollo?
From Guest at 4/5/12 5:37 PMYes, off-the-shelf 3-pin to 5-pin XLR adapters should work for communication between the Apollo and third-party lighting with 5-pin connectors. -
I plan on using the Apollo with lighting fixtures from another company. Will it be able to control the fixtures properly?
From Guest at 4/5/12 5:37 PMAs long as the third-party fixtures supports a simple 3-channel control mode, this should work. You may need to specifically configure the fixture to listen for a 3-channel RGB control signal. This may be through a menu system with buttons and a readout or through DIP switches on the unit. -
Is the DMX output fully functional? Can the controller be used as the DMX master for a universe of DMX-compliant devices?
From Guest at 7/2/12 3:22 PMYes, the Apollo is used as you would any other DMX master controller.
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