Unilighter Help Center & Documentation

Welcome to the Unilighter Help Center! Here you will find comprehensive guides for setting up hardware, using console screens, building node graph automations, and operating live lighting shows.

📑 Featured Manuals

🖥️ Unilighter Desktop Workstation

Standalone native workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux featuring 100% offline independence, native Art-Net 4 & sACN network DMX streaming, built-in local MCP AI server, and instant version rollback with the Emergency Page (!!Ctrl+Shift+E!!). Includes dedicated manual on Desktop Update Management & Rollback.

🔌 Hardware Compatibility & Connection Guide

Learn about supported USB DMX interfaces (uDMX vs. FTDI), Bluetooth DMX transmitters, mobile Android OTG emergency setups, and tactile MIDI controllers. Includes dedicated links to OS Drivers & Troubleshooting.

🏷️ Device Patch & Universe Setup Manual

Complete walkthrough of DMX universe routing, start address assignment, footprint calculation, collision prevention, multi-head LED bars, and fixture tag grouping.

⚡ Visual Node Graphs Hub

Deep dive into visual node-based automation: node graph concepts, real-time evaluation, socket data types, function registry, and dedicated guides for all 13 node types.

🎛️ Live Dashboard & Workspace Guide

Complete reference for customizable Dashboard widgets: Function Widget (Scenes, Keyframe Animations, Node Graph Functions in Buttons, Cue List, or Scenario modes), Node Graph Macro Widget, Device Control Widget, Keyframe Animation Widget, and Group Container Widget.

📖 Console Interface & Screen Reference Manual

Complete walkthrough of all Unilighter workspace views: Live Dashboard, Device Patch, Fixture Profile Editor, Scenes & Color Calibration, Timeline Animations, Visual Node Graphs, 2D/3D Stage Visualizer, Simple Desk, Site Planner, Remote Control, and the AI Show Assistant.

💡 Quick Tips for New Operators

  • Starting a Rig Setup: Begin in Device Patch to connect your DMX interface and address your fixtures.
  • Node Automation: Build reusable Node Graphs and toggle them live using the Function Widget on your Dashboard.
  • Color Accuracy: Use Scenes \(\rightarrow\) White Balance Calibration to ensure LED fixtures from different manufacturers produce matching, uniform colors.
  • Hands-On Control: Connect any USB or Bluetooth MIDI controller in Assign Mode & Bindings Manager for physical fader and button control.
  • Desktop Reliability: Press !!Ctrl+Shift+E!! (!!⌘⇧E!! on macOS) in Unilighter Desktop to access the Emergency Page for instant version rollbacks or offline show freezes.