# Vista Hardware **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/9.md?page=1 [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Console Light](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/console-light/655)
**Author:** [@jrygel](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jrygel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/console-light/655 "2023-03-16T20:40:15Z")
I got a Littlite for the EX but I can’t figure out how to turn it on. Is there a switch in the software somewhere? --- ## [Upgrading Hardware in T4](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgrading-hardware-in-t4/2841)
**Author:** [@bchristian98](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/bchristian98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgrading-hardware-in-t4/2841 "2023-02-21T20:26:04Z")
Is it possible to upgrade the inner hardware (motherboard, RAM, etc.) in a T4 to support V3? Isn’t it basically a PC with specific drivers? --- ## [Backorder Timeline](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backorder-timeline/2805)
**Author:** [@chris24](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/chris24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backorder-timeline/2805 "2023-02-10T15:45:58Z")
I am looking to purchase an EX control surface for an upcoming install and have seen that several places have them backordered. Is there a known timeline for when they will become available again? --- ## [L5 screens brightness](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/l5-screens-brightness/2751)
**Author:** [@chris24](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/chris24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/l5-screens-brightness/2751 "2023-01-11T16:00:34Z")
I recently purchased a used L5 console. I have it running the latest Vista 3 release and it runs well. The Wacom tablet screen and the Blue/White LCD screens are extremely dim. I have to turn my house lights down to 30% … --- ## [Vista 3 Dongle on a Vista 2 console?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-dongle-on-a-vista-2-console/2618)
**Author:** [@chris24](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/chris24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-dongle-on-a-vista-2-console/2618 "2022-10-11T21:34:34Z")
This is a weird question. I am looking to purchase a larger channel count license dongle for my I3 console running vista 2 (can’t be upgraded to Vista 3) and was wondering if a new USB license dongle will work on my cons… --- ## [Motorized Faders](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/motorized-faders/2447)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/motorized-faders/2447 "2022-08-26T22:24:36Z")
I think having Motorized faders and having LED lights on the faders will help a lot of programmers and operators in shows because it doesn’t cause confusion on which fader is which and the Electronic fader allowed switch… --- ## [How to DELETE SmartFx's](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-delete-smartfxs/2472)
**Author:** [@dordtrain](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dordtrain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-delete-smartfxs/2472 "2022-06-04T16:54:30Z")
I am having some issue with my effects, I can add them by clicking “NEW EFFECT” but I cannot delete them. There is an ENABLE and DISABLE checkmark that I can check, but often, the computer will actually overwrite my chec… --- ## [Fixture Type Catalogue](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-type-catalogue/2348)
**Author:** [@danielscott](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/danielscott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-type-catalogue/2348 "2022-03-14T09:48:45Z")
Hi, We have an I3 running V2 software. the console itself and software work fine, however the fixture library does not. Every time we try to go into the editor, we get an error of "no fixture type catalogue found at: '/… --- ## [Second UD512?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/second-ud512/2280)
**Author:** [@wrldtvlr](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wrldtvlr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/second-ud512/2280 "2022-03-10T20:20:23Z")
We currently run Vista V3 on a Mac with a silver cable UD512 USB to DMX converter. That is in turn split to a couple of physical DMX cables through a Chroma-Q 4Play splitter. In the not too distant future, I anticipate n… --- ## [MV randomly presses all buttons on the desk maybe usb disconnected](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-randomly-presses-all-buttons-on-the-desk-maybe-usb-disconnected/2360)
**Author:** [@Mac500](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mac500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 10:01am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-randomly-presses-all-buttons-on-the-desk-maybe-usb-disconnected/2360 "2022-03-02T10:01:20Z")
Anyone had a issue where the desk after look like all the button have been pressed. All the F buttons highlight and you have to press them to toggle the state back to normal. --- ## [S3 console disconnecting from usb](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s3-console-disconnecting-from-usb/743)
**Author:** [@andrewsearcy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/andrewsearcy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s3-console-disconnecting-from-usb/743 "2022-02-14T21:24:18Z")
We are having our S3 console constantly disconnecting from the software. Every 30 min or so (when not being used) we get an alert that says something along the lines of your console has been disconnected from usb device… --- ## [Cannot control pan or tilt on the EX board](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cannot-control-pan-or-tilt-on-the-ex-board/2274)
**Author:** [@Ignitetech](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ignitetech)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 11:36am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cannot-control-pan-or-tilt-on-the-ex-board/2274 "2022-01-25T11:36:29Z")
The pan, tilt, and intensity control knobs do absolutely nothing. I have checked connections and restarted the program with no change. Also my big play button will not advance any show that is on the sliders. It will onl… --- ## [MV dead (not working) after 3 R3 firmware upgrade](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-dead-not-working-after-3-r3-firmware-upgrade/1864)
**Author:** [@lucd](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/lucd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:38am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-dead-not-working-after-3-r3-firmware-upgrade/1864 "2022-01-05T09:38:25Z")
Today we updated our macOS computer to Vista 3 R3, and when first running the updated software it started to perform a firmware upgrade to our MV console surface. When the progress bar for the upgrade was at about 20%, t… --- ## [No DMX Output on Imported Show](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/no-dmx-output-on-imported-show/2273)
**Author:** [@patrickmt](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/patrickmt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/no-dmx-output-on-imported-show/2273 "2021-12-18T17:12:21Z")
I am opening a show created on another (windows) computer. However, when I open the show on my mac running the same M1 and 128 channel dongle, the lights don’t respond to DMX commands. If I create a new show and merge th… --- ## [MV DMX Output](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-dmx-output/2258)
**Author:** [@N8farris](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/N8farris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-dmx-output/2258 "2021-12-02T21:32:59Z")
I can’t seem to get a DMX signal out of output two on my MV. Currently using V3 R2, and just recently added a 1024 dongle to add 2 more universes out. Output one sends DMX signal fine, and DMX connections tab shows Univ… --- ## [Vista EX with Screens](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-with-screens/635)
**Author:** [@scpowell7](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/scpowell7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-with-screens/635 "2021-09-28T15:57:00Z")
Hello, We are starting some long term planning and considering purchasing a second Vista console for one of our facilities. We currently own a S1 and it fits our needs perfectly, so I would expect to spec in the closest… --- ## [T2 Console with Chroma-Q dongle](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/t2-console-with-chroma-q-dongle/2192)
**Author:** [@bchristian98](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/bchristian98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/t2-console-with-chroma-q-dongle/2192 "2021-08-30T13:55:15Z")
Would a newer Chroma-Q license dongle allow dmx output of a T2 console? --- ## [MV console hardware programming...?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-console-hardware-programming/2109)
**Author:** [@rhornsby](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/rhornsby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-console-hardware-programming/2109 "2021-06-27T16:27:24Z")
This is a stupid question, but while I can figure out the software programming (ie fixtures, cue lists) I can’t find any instructions on how to tie the MV console hardware controls (buttons, sliders) to the software. Th… --- ## [EX USB disconnection - investigaton](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-usb-disconnection-investigaton/604)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-usb-disconnection-investigaton/604 "2021-05-26T23:26:06Z")
We are investigating some cases where users experience continuous disconnections of the EX console on certain PCs. We have yet to be able to reproduce the issue in house. So we are asking users who are experiencing this… --- ## [PC hardware Pixel mapping and Matrix](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pc-hardware-pixel-mapping-and-matrix/2076)
**Author:** [@Mikkel.Bedsted](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mikkel.Bedsted)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 10:11am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pc-hardware-pixel-mapping-and-matrix/2076 "2021-05-24T10:11:56Z")
Hi Which part of the PC hardware, does the Vista software use to calculate pixel mapping/ Matrix effects? I experience some kind of Lagging or “freezing” of the software when I have a number of pixel fixtures. In this… --- ## [The fader on the screen is moving even though the MV isn't](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/the-fader-on-the-screen-is-moving-even-though-the-mv-isnt/2059)
**Author:** [@BeingTimmy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/BeingTimmy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 9:19am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/the-fader-on-the-screen-is-moving-even-though-the-mv-isnt/2059 "2021-05-11T09:19:32Z")
Hi, so I’m the light designer at my church. I’m new to it, so when they installed the lights, I wasn’t involved in how it got done. But now I’m in charge of the lights and the software and all that. We have LED ellipsoi… --- ## [Ex and MV console](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-and-mv-console/1073)
**Author:** [@ajfeld95](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/ajfeld95)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-and-mv-console/1073 "2021-05-05T12:33:32Z")
Hi everyone, New to the forums, I am interested in getting the EX and possibly MV consoles for our church. We currently use Vista 3 with MAC. What I want to know is can the EX and MV consoles work in tandem with each ot… --- ## [Vista EX and Vista 3 Slider error](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-and-vista-3-slider-error/1335)
**Author:** [@ThePearlChurchDenver](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/ThePearlChurchDenver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-and-vista-3-slider-error/1335 "2021-05-03T15:44:24Z")
The issue is when I slide up a slider on the vista X VE software vista3 glitches up and down for that slider and it causes all of my cues and patches to glitch up-and-down. The digital part of the slider glitches when I … --- ## [Dual Screens](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/dual-screens/1992)
**Author:** [@dannyg92](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dannyg92)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/dual-screens/1992 "2021-03-15T10:47:41Z")
I am having issues using two monitors coming off my L5 via DVI, I recently upgrade my L5 from vista 2 to Vista 3 and ever time I attempt to use the two monitors it completely freezes and I have no control what so ever. I… --- ## [New pc hardware](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-pc-hardware/1979)
**Author:** [@Mikkel.Bedsted](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mikkel.Bedsted)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-pc-hardware/1979 "2021-03-02T13:32:38Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I try to spec, a new Intel Ghost Nuc pc for my Vista setup Is this still the recommend spec.: Windows : Windows 10 (Pro recommended) for UD512, M1, S1 & S3. Windows 10 Pro for I3 & L5. Windows OS p… --- ## [S1 Faders don't turn up fixture groups....Help Anyone!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s1-faders-dont-turn-up-fixture-groups-help-anyone/1875)
**Author:** [@BeRadd](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/BeRadd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s1-faders-dont-turn-up-fixture-groups-help-anyone/1875 "2020-12-24T00:43:57Z")
Since I updated to the non-beta Vista 3 R3, my faders on my S1 controller won’t turn up my fixture groups. The flash buttons work, but when I turn up the faders, I get nothing even though the intensity value updates on t… --- ## [Knobs at the top](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/knobs-at-the-top/1854)
**Author:** [@aztec777](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/aztec777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/knobs-at-the-top/1854 "2020-12-06T14:48:37Z")
What are the 5 knobs on the top of the console for? There is also another knob to the right and below the others. When I push down on them, they light up on screen, but no action. --- ## [Backlight button color](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backlight-button-color/1857)
**Author:** [@aztec777](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/aztec777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backlight-button-color/1857 "2020-12-06T13:55:19Z")
Where can I change the backlight color on this console? --- ## [Replacing the wacom screen for a touchscreen](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/replacing-the-wacom-screen-for-a-touchscreen/1790)
**Author:** [@Lumiteus](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Lumiteus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/replacing-the-wacom-screen-for-a-touchscreen/1790 "2020-11-09T16:35:08Z")
Is it possible to install a touchscreen? and which screen should be the best? --- ## [MV holds DMX output when Vista is not running](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-holds-dmx-output-when-vista-is-not-running/1535)
**Author:** [@lucd](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/lucd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mv-holds-dmx-output-when-vista-is-not-running/1535 "2020-10-31T18:51:50Z")
We just upgraded from an M1 to an MV. When we quit Vista, the old M1 would send no signal through the DMX out ports, which allowed our wall panel to take over. With the new MV, when we quit Vista the DMX output is held (… [Previous page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/9.md) [Next page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/9.md?page=2)