# 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.

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## 📑 Featured Manuals

### 🖥️ [Unilighter Desktop Workstation](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/desktop.md)
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](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/desktop/updates.md).

### 🔌 [Hardware Compatibility & Connection Guide](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/hardware-compatibility.md)
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](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/os-drivers.md).

### 🏷️ [Device Patch & Universe Setup Manual](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/device-patch.md)
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](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/node-graphs.md)
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](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/dashboard.md)
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](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/screens-guide.md)
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.

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## 💡 Quick Tips for New Operators
- **Starting a Rig Setup**: Begin in **[Device Patch](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/device-patch.md)** to connect your DMX interface and address your fixtures.
- **Node Automation**: Build reusable **[Node Graphs](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/node-graphs.md)** and toggle them live using the **[Function Widget](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/dashboard/widget-function.md)** on your Dashboard.
- **Color Accuracy**: Use **[Scenes](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/scenes.md) $\rightarrow$ 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](https://unilighter.cc/info/for-ai/docs/bindings.md)** 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.