Arduino DMX Shield
We have ✅ 1 available of the DF-DFR0260 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 75 units available with a short lead time.
The Arduino DMX Shield is a low-cost, high-quality interface that connects your Arduino to DMX512 lighting networks. Built around the MAX485 transceiver and equipped with NEUTRIK XLR 3-pin connectors (one male, one female), it can operate as a DMX Master, Slave, or RDM transponder. Each shield receives a unique RDM device ID for worldwide identification.
Configurable onboard jumpers let you select TX/RX pins, choose between hardware slave mode and software-controlled master/slave (required for RDM), and enable/disable the shield without disconnecting it — handy for uploading new sketches.
Key Features
- DMX512 Master & Slave – Send and receive DMX data for lighting control
- RDM Transponder – Remote Device Management with unique device ID
- NEUTRIK XLR Connectors – High-quality 3-pin male and female connectors
- MAX485 Transceiver – Reliable RS-485 communication for DMX protocol
- Configurable Jumpers – Select TX/RX pins, master/slave mode, and enable/disable
- Disable Jumper – Disconnect shield from serial lines for easy sketch uploading
Jumper Configuration
- TX Pin: Arduino TX or digital pin 4
- RX Pin: Arduino RX or digital pin 3
- Mode: Hardware slave or software-controlled master/slave via digital pin 2
- Enable/Disable: Disconnect shield without removing it
Ideal For
- Controlling DMX512 stage and architectural lighting
- Interactive art installations with DMX fixtures
- Custom lighting controllers and sequences
- DMX-driven props and special effects
Package Contents
- 1× Arduino DMX shield
Resources
The Arduino DMX Shield appears in the following collections:
