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3.8 ETC Gadget II
The following ETC output devices are supported by Hog 4 OS Consoles and Hog 4 PC:
Device Name ETC Part Number
Gadget II 4267A1004
The ETC Gadget II is a two port DMX output device that can be mapped to universes that are
licensed for processing by the console or PC to which it is connected.
To connect and map an ETC Gadget II for DMX output:
1. Connect the Gadget II via USB to the console or PC. If using Hog 4 PC then an
ETCnomad key is also required for output. Gadget II is not compatible with DMX
Processor 8000.
2. Start a new show or launch an existing show file.
3. Open the Network window (Setup → Ne twor k)
4. Click on one of the processors listed in the network window and press the settings
button to open the Processor Settings window.
5. Select the “Outputs” tab in the processor Settings window.
6. Press the Add Mapping button.
7. Use the pop up dialogue to specify a universe range and select the Widget type option.
Click OK to confirm.
8. A new widget mapping will be added to the processor. The destination cell displays the
Gadget type and ID. The port cell displays the Gadget's physical DMX port.
Hog 4 PC: A yellow ! icon in the license priority column for a Gadget II mapping
indicates an ETCnomad key is not found and the Gadget II will not output.
9. Click OK or APPLY to confirm the mapping. The Gadget II's status LEDs should now
be flashing green.
3.8.1 Gadget II Refresh Rates
Gadget II outputs DMX at the refresh rates listed in the table below when operated with Hog 4
OS consoles and Hog 4 PC.
Processor Refresh Rate Gadget II Output
10 < 25 Hz 19 Hz
26 < 29 Hz 27 Hz
30 < 35 Hz 34 Hz
36 < 40 Hz 40 Hz
3.8.2 Gadget II Status LED
LED Status
Solid Red Device is Enumerating USB
Solid Green USB is Enumerated / Firmware OK
Blinking green Receiving commands from the USB Host
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