Thread: GPI on SC48
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Old 03-16-2012, 07:56 PM
TheMAXX7 TheMAXX7 is offline
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Default Re: GPI on SC48

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Originally Posted by Sheldon Radford View Post
Hi,

GP inputs are triggered by a state change, either by transitioning from open to closed, or vice versa. Same goes for the footswitch inputs, as they're essentially GP inputs with a different connector.

It's definitely possible using GPIO to have a single press of a momentary switch recall a specific snapshot, or trigger the next (or previous) snapshot. So maybe there's a simple solution here.

For example, to recall snapshot 1, create an Event as follows:
  • Trigger = Input 1 (GPI Input 1), Closed
  • Action = Recall Snapshot 001 <snapshot name>

Similarly, to recall snapshot two using a second switch wired to GPI 2 would be:
For example, to recall snapshot 1, you would create an Event as follows:
  • Trigger = Input 2 (GPI Input 2), Closed
  • Action = Recall Snapshot 002 <snapshot name>

Note that this assumes the switches are momentary, and normally open (so pushing the switch closes the contact and completes the circuit). If the switch is normally closed, simply change the triggers shown in the above examples from "closed" to "open".

It's also possible to do GO and BACK buttons for theatre this way, again requiring only a single press.

If you provide more info on how the events are set up (triggers, actions) we can work this further.

Sheldon
I made a mistake.

I have never seen or should I say felt a switch that feels like a momentary switch actually be a push on push off switch before. I was in a rush (shows to do) to get this little box working to try and idiot proof this system for this church because I wasn’t going to be available for a few weeks to continue to hand hold their people. And it turns out I was an idiot for not testing the switch and properly reading the packaging the switch came in. I pushed the button on the switch in the store and it felt like a momentary switch.

This is a radio shack switch. I was looking for a quality switch but there aren’t any good electronic parts stores anymore. I wonder if there is a momentary automotive switch that would work and be of good quality?

Last edited by TheMAXX7; 03-17-2012 at 06:11 AM. Reason: because I am an idiot
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