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This page contains information about the popular FM transmitters that are used at DIYC.
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==General Information==
==General Information==
===What is an FM Transmitter?===
===What is a DMX Dongle or Bridge===
An FM transmitter is generally a portable device that plugs into the headphone jack or proprietary output port of a portable audio or video device, such as a portable media player, CD player, or satellite radio system but can also be a stationary device that plugs into the headphone or line out jack of a computer. The sound is then broadcast through the transmitter, and plays through an FM broadcast band frequency. Purposes for an FM transmitter include playing music from a device through a car stereo, or any radio.
Its an interface between a PC and a DMX network


===Why would I want an FM Transmitter?===
===Why would I want a DMX Dongle or Bridge?===
Many DIYC'ers sequence their shows to music. This allows people who stop and watch the blinky/flashy to enjoy the music as well. [[Vixen]] supports sequencing to music.
So you can use the standard ports that already come with your PC.  Since no PCs come with 'DMX' ports, you have to somehow convert a standard PC port, such as USB or Ethernet, to the DMX standard.  A device known as a DMX dongle or bridge allows you to do that.


===How do I choose a frequency?===
=='''Links for Specific Dongles and Bridges'''==
Visit this website:
<gallery caption="Click on the DMX Dongle or Bridge picture for detailed information" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">


http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/vacant
Image:SSRneon_G2_BUILT.jpg‎|[[E1.31 to DMX Bridge (by RPM)]]
Image:SSROZ 2.5a (small).jpg|[[4_Channel_SSROZ_Assembly_Instructions | SSR (solid state relay)]]
Image:SSRez.jpg|[[SSRez | SSR (solid state relay ez)]]
Image: coop595.jpg|[[64_Channel_Olsen_595_Controller_Assembly_Instructions | 595 Coop Board]]


Enter your zip code and click go. The page will return a list of vacant channels. Choose one, and tune to it to make sure it is vacant!
Now you have your frequency to build your [[#Antenna Designs|antenna]].


=='''FM Transmitters,Specific Model information'''==
Click Here for all the information about the: [[Vastelec FM02]]


=='''Antenna Designs'''==
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A great companion to a low-power FM transmitter is an efficient antenna. Many DIY'ers have built dipole antennas because they're inexpensive and very efficient. For information on how to build one, click here: [[Media:How to make a dipole antenna.pdf |How to make a dipole antenna‎]].
 
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This page is under construction

General Information

What is a DMX Dongle or Bridge

Its an interface between a PC and a DMX network

Why would I want a DMX Dongle or Bridge?

So you can use the standard ports that already come with your PC. Since no PCs come with 'DMX' ports, you have to somehow convert a standard PC port, such as USB or Ethernet, to the DMX standard. A device known as a DMX dongle or bridge allows you to do that.

Links for Specific Dongles and Bridges

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