LightFactory is a unique PC based lighting control system that combines the best of traditional lighting control with advanced features only available with the power of a PC. From control of conventional dimmers to the most cutting-edge moving lights, LightFactory is simple and intuitive to operate.

LightFactory was designed with the idea that every lighting operator or designer could own their own control desk, giving them one desk they are completely familiar with, that works for every situation and can be relied on every time.

With Version 1.2 recently released, LightFactory will now control up to 64 Universes, or over 32,000 channels of DMX, and can handle up to 10,000 fixtures, making LightFactory one of the most powerful PC-based control systems available. The software allows you to work your way, whether its triggering submasters manually, or running time-based events, or integrating the show with audio files through Winamp tiggers. There's even free wireless rigger's remote software available for use on Windows Mobile or SmartPhone devices!

Don't just take our word for it - download LightFactory for FREE today or
read the review of LightFactory that appeared in Projection, Lights and Staging News (PLSN)

LightFactory is also available in Starter Kits that include either a DMX USB Widget or a DMXUSB Pro interface.

Read about LightFactory at work on the Walking With Dinosaurs spectacular.

Features:

• Can control up to 64 DMX universes (32,768 channels)
• Up to 10,000 lighting fixtures
• Unlimited cues, cuelists, shows (limited only by available PC system resources)
• Multiple effects engines – timeline based, attribute based, chase, LED Matrix
• Audio, MIDI and Timecode triggering
• Full fixture library
• Fixture library is simple to customize
• Fixture library update files available here
• Traditional command line interface eg: “1+5 thru 20 @ 55 fade 20”
• In-built real-time scheduler, macros, palettes, user security
• Use any standard DMX based lighting desk to add up to 1000 submasters
• Tightly integrated with Enttec's Playback Wing and Shortcut Wing
• Capture & WYSIWYG Visualisation Support
• Free Wireless Rigging Remote Software
• Optimised for touch-screen use

View detailed LightFactory Specification

Hardware:
ENTTEC LightFactory requires a DMXEthergate MK2, Datagate DE or DME, Open DMX Ethernet (ODE), OPEN DMX USB Widget or the DMX/USB Pro Interface for outputting DMX.

System Requirements :
LightFactory will run on any Windows (98/NT/2K/XP) based PC (Minimum required processor is Pentium 3).
The Recommended System Specification:
    Pentium 4 Processor 1Ghz or greater
    512Mb RAM
    Dual monitor display system with minimum resolution 1024 x 768.

Video Tutorials :
Flash movies with voice over commentary demonstrating important features of the LightFactory program.
A little patience is advised as these are large files. If your download connection is slow, they may take some time to load before playing.
Registering the Software
Transferring the License to another system
Patching
Creating a simple cuelist
Simple Chase Creation
LED Matrix effect Engine
Using MIDI to Trigger Effects
Palettes vs Channel groups in LightFactory

Downloads:
LightFactory brochure (pdf file)
User Manual  (pdf file)
Data Sheet (pdf file)
Quick Start Guide (pdf file)
System Schematics (pdf file)
Full LightFactory Installation (11MB .exe format)
Main Fixture Library & Supplementary Update Libraries (ACME, iSolutions etc)
Register Software
IMPORTANT: LightFactory now has a new registration system.
Please read this information BEFORE updating your system
LightFactory Remote Software (CAB file)

The Enttec Program Wing is a purpose-built work surface for the LightFactory lighting control system.  Featuring three encoder wheels and 62 dedicated keys for quick access to common functions such as palettes, effect editor & playback, dimmer patching, channel groups etc., the Program Wing is designed for fast and effective moving light programming.

Like the Playback and Shortcut Wings, the Program Wing is Ethernet-enabled and supports NMU for configuration, making it quick and easy to set-up any number of wings in any combination or layout desired.

Features:

• Ethernet Interface
• 62 High quality Cherry MX Keys
• PAGE UP & PAGE DOWN Keys for Encoder
• 9 Window Keys
• 25 Operational & Function Keys
• 19 Key Numeric Keypad
• 4 Arrow Keys and Backspace
• 3 Rotary Encoders
• 4 line 20 character LCD Display
• Upgradeable Firmware

Downloads:
Wings User Manual (pdf format)

The Enttec Playback Wing is designed to allow fast, manual control of submasters in LightFactory and other PC-Based lighting control systems.  It includes flash, next, pause, back, and go buttons, and has 99 pages of submasters available.  The Enttec Playback Wing connects via Ethernet to your PC, meaning multiple Wings can be used if desired, and positioning is entirely up to the user.  Configuration is done via NMU, Enttec's free software package for managing their Ethernet-enabled devices, making it very simple to set-up and use - you don't even need to know the IP address.

Features:

• Ethernet enabled
• Art-Net support (for interfacing with Grand MA etc)
• Multiple Wings can be attached to the same PC
• 10 high quality faders, each with NEXT, PREVIOUS, PAUSE and FLASH keys
• Large 2 digit LED display
• Large GO & BACK keys
• PAGE UP & PAGE DOWN Keys
• Upgradeable Firmware

Video Tutorials :
Flash movies with voice over commentary demonstrating applications of the Playback Wing.
A little patience is advised as these are large files. If your download connection is slow, they may take some time to load before playing.
Getting the Wing to work with a Grand Ma Desk or Grand Ma on PC

Downloads:
Playback Wing brochure (pdf format)
Data Sheet (pdf format)
Wings User Manual (pdf format)
System Schematics (pdf format)

The Enttec Shortcut Wing is designed to allow fast, manual control of presets, palettes, macros or just about anything else in LightFactory and other PC-Based lighting control systems. It includes 60 user-definable keys and has 99 pages available. The Enttec Shortcut Wing connects via Ethernet to your PC, meaning multiple Wings can be used if desired, and positioning is entirely up to the user. The Ethernet interface is plug and play, making it quick and simple to connect and get working!

Features:

• Ethernet enabled
• Multiple Wings can be attached to the same PC
• 60 User-definable keys – assignable to presets, palettes, macros etc.
• Large 2 digit LED display
• PAGE UP & PAGE DOWN Keys
• Upgradeable Firmware

Downloads:
Shortcut Wing brochure (pdf format)
Wings User Manual (pdf format)

The LightFactory Remote Rigging mobile application is an easy way to control your lighting system from anywhere within wireless range.  Using a Windows Mobile or SmartPhone device you can connect over any wireless network and control your lighting system through LightFactory.

LightFactory Remote is currently FREE for registered LightFactory users.

For detailed install instructions and using the LightFactory Remote please take a look at the user guide.

Note: This software requires the latest version of the .NET framework to be installed on your mobile device.

Downloads:
LightFactory Remote Software (cab file)
LightFactory Remote User Guide (425kB pdf format)