ETC Puck Mini-PC Lighting Controller

The ETC Puck lighting controller is a full-featured mini-computer with an embedded ETCnomad lighting control key capable of running Eos and Element applications. It provides lighting control with conventional and moving lights, media servers and LED luminaires. The ETC Puck lighting controller can be used in primary, backup, client and offline environments. Optional fader wings, programming wings, X-keys and compatibility with USB–MIDI panels allow extended and customizable control.

ETC Puck Features

• 2 or 12 DMX universes
• Eos Software in an ETC-provided mini-computer
• Output DMX via Ethernet (sACN/Net3/ArtNet), or optional Gadget USB to DMX Interface
• Works with Eos Programming Wings, Eos Motorized Fader Wings, Universal Fader Wings (PC only), and OSC Controllers
• Supports iRFR, aRFR, Net3 Show Control and I/O Gateways
• Up to three fader wings may be used

Hardware and Interfaces

• Supports one external display port and one external HDMI monitors (1920x1080 minimum, 3840x2160 maximum), with optional singletouch or multi-touch screen control and DDC/IC support
• Solid-state hard drive
• Power input (100–240 VAC at 50/60 Hz), via included power supply and IEC NEMA 15 cord
• Two individually configurable Gigabit Ethernet ports, RJ-45 connectors
• One 802.11ax WiFi Ethernet adapter (to be enabled with future software)
• Bluetooth 5.0 for connecting input accessories (to be enabled with future software)
• sACN and Art-Net network output protocols
• USB 3.1 ports, for flash drives, pointing devices, keyboards (3 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports)
• One Kensington lock port
• Multiple MIDI and/or SMPTE timecode inputs, MIDI In and Out, Analog/Serial Inputs, OSC transmit/receive, UDP transmit/receive through network interface or Response Gateways

Electrical and Thermal

• Power consumption approximately 1.6 A at 120 V or 230/240 V
• Ambient room temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
• Ambient humidity up to 90% non-condensing

Eos Family software includes:

• Approachable yet powerful syntax for programmers of every level
• Industry-leading color control tools
• Show file compatibility with the entire Eos Family, from the Apex 20 down to the Element 2¹ and ETCnomad.
• Magic Sheets for custom programming and displays
• Augment3d 3D programming and visualization environment 
• Virtual Media Server function for pixel-mapping
• Timecode and automation integration
• Multi-user and multi-programmer working environment

¹ The Element 2 does not support Multiple Cue Lists or more than one active playback. EOS