True full stack development: from microprocessor to user interface
Vanilla is a hardware and software development business. We love to solve problems and build things. Our main focus is on the entertainment industry, specialising in custom hardware solutions for integration with DMX lighting infrastructure.
We also provide hardware components and advisory services to professionals and amateurs who are building their own systems. Over the past 15 years, we have developed a number of building blocks for systems integrators and self builders, across a wide range of industry applications.
If you don't see what you need here, get in touch and we will do our best to help.
USB DMX Interface
We originally designed a USBDMX interface around the begining of 2005 and published it as a DIY project over at USBDMX.COM which proved very popular with thousands of people viewing the instructions and building the interface for themselves.
Since that original design many people wanted a ready built version for commerical use and so we improved on the design.
DMX Wall Switch
The DMX Wall Switch Controller is a simple way to control DMX house lights without the need to plug in and turn on your lighting desk. It’s ideal for small venues without a lighting technician, or simply for doing the cleaning!
The controller has the ability to store two full DMX scenes and output them to the DMX network. Scenes are selected using one or more Wall Plate fixtures.
Professional Lighting Control. Now on OSX
Chameleon is a versatile, easy-to-use lighting control application for Mac OSX. It has been designed to reflect the interface of a physical lighting desk used by professionals.
If you're used to working with these lighting desks, you'll be immediately at home with Chameleon; if you're new to lighting control, Chameleon is a great place to learn.