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Stagehand Mini^2
Stagehand FX
Deck Chief
Stagehand Classic
Showstopper 3 Consolette
Showstopper 3 Hub
Showstopper 3 Remote
Interlock Box - Classic
Interlock Box - Pro
Bumper Switch & Pressure Mat
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The Stagehand controller requires an incremental quadrature differential line driver encoder. In order to be compatible with the widest range of Stagehands, the encoder should accept 5VDC-24VDC. There are many encoder manufacturers that provide encoders with these specifications.
A complete system consists of a PC running Spikemark software, a Showstopper 3 Base and a Stagehand connected to each motor.
Absolutely. You will need a compatible amplifier and encoder to connect to the Stagehand. Depending on the Stagehand model, your amplifier will need to accept either a +/-10vdc speed and direction signal or a 0-5vdc speed signal plus direction. Contact us with any questions regarding compatibility.
These days you can get network cables and hubs just about anywhere. Popular options are Staples, Best Buy, Amazon, etc. Or you can buy them from us. In fact, we sell all the power cables, Ethernet cables, and Showstopper cables that you need to hook up a system. But you can certainly build your own cable if you are so inclined. We specifically design our components to connect together using standard industrial locking connectors. Most of these connectors and cables can be purchased from industrial suppliers like Grainger, McMaster-Carr, Digikey or Mouser.
By the way, the Showstopper cables that connect the Stagehand to the Showstopper 3 Base isn't strictly a DMX cable, but they do use the same 5-pin XLR connector as DMX. This means you can easily purchase cables from lighting manufacturers or use existing cables. However, the circuit is not DMX.
