3D Patch With The Matrix Generator

In this tutorial, we will create an easy 3D patch with the Matrix Generator.

Task:

We must create a patch for a 3D matrix of single-pixel RGB fixtures. This project has 20 fixtures in X, 16 in Y, and 20 in Z installed.

The space between the fixtures in Y is 1 pixel.

Regarding the DMX address assignment, the fixtures are addressed column by column, beginning with the front top left fixture z-layer-wise, and starting in DMX Universe 1 with DMX Channel number 1.

1- In MADRIX, please go to Preferences > Matrix Generator. [Keyboard shortcut: F2]

2- The Matrix Generator opens with the default settings.

The full explanation of all functions of the Matrix Generator is found in the MADRIX 5 manual chapter: »Using The Software > Patching > Matrix Generator.

3- In the Matrix Generator, we must change the settings to get the required matrix.

• We don't need to change the Protocol and the Product if we start the Matrix Generator after a restart of MADRIX.
  • The Protocol must be DMX.
  • We are using the Product:! generic RGB Light 1 pixel.
• The settings in the Placement section:
  • The Count X has to be set to 20, the Count Y has to be set to 16, and the Count Z must be 20.
  • The offset for Y has to be set to 1.
• In the Addressing section, we need to make the following changes:
  • According to the task, the Start Corner should be Top Left.
  • The Main Orientation has to be changed to vertical.
  • The Z-Order will be set to the default value Front To Back.

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Now we click “OK“. [Keyboard shortcut: Enter]

4- After the Matrix Generator was closed, MADRIX created a new matrix with a size of 20 x 31 x 20.

If you need help to change the MADRIX 5 Preview from 2D to 3D presentation mode, please look at the chapter »User Interface [GUI] > 3 Previews of the MADRIX 5 Help and Manual.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to create a 3D patch with the Matrix Generator.