Web app to program DMX light using an Arduino Uno as a DMX controller and a Node.js server to manage the DMX data and communication.

• Multi-track interface - 4 dedicated tracks (Pan, Tilt, Gobo, Control) with real-time value preview
• Keyframe animation - Add, delete, select, move and edit keyframes with precision
• Advanced editing - Copy/paste keyframes between tracks and time positions
• Auto Analyze - Intelligent keyframe generation based on audio tempo and BPM analysis
• Flexible zoom - Timeline zoom controls for precise frame-by-frame editing
• Live preview - Real-time playback with instant DMX output
• Live mode - Direct control of DMX fixtures while editing

• Export the timeline as a JSON file for later use or sharing.
• Import a previously exported JSON file to continue editing or use it as a template.

Browser (editor.html) <-> Socket.io <-> o <-> Node.js server <-> Serial Port <-> t <-> Arduino Uno <-> MAX485 <-> 5 <-> DMX Light

Data Flow:

1. User interacts with web interface
2. Commands sent via WebSocket to Node.js server
3. Server processes and forwards to Arduino via serial
4. Arduino converts to DMX512 signal via MAX485
5. DMX fixture receives and executes commands

• Arduino Uno
• MAX485 RS-485 Transceiver
• DMX Light
• XLR cable

channels.md

1. Open dmx-controller/dmx-controller.ino in the Arduino IDE.
2. Install the DmxSimple library
3. Upload the sketch to your Arduino Uno.

pnpm install
pnpm startt

The server will start on http://localhost:3000. Remember to edit ARDUINO_PORT in server.js to match your Arduino's serial port.

1. Connect your arduino to your computer and the DMX light to the MAX485.
2. Start the Node.js server with pnpm start.
3. Open http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to access the DMX Editor.
4. Load a file or create your own timeline using the editor interface.
5. Play it live

![Note] On macOS, use Cmd (⌘) instead of Ctrl for all shortcuts.

Problem: Server can't find the Arduino

Solutions:

• Verify the Arduino is connected via USB
• Check the port in server.js matches your system
• Try a different USB cable (some are power-only)
• Check that Arduino is not used by another application (e.g. Serial Monitor)

AI was used in the project for code snippets, mostly auto analyze algorithm,styling, bug fixes and optimizations.