# ArtNet

Art-Net uses ethernet for transmitting lighting data, making it easy to transfer of large amounts of DMX512 data over a wide area using standard networking technology. It is an implementation of DMX512-A protocol over UDP. This can be done through a LANcable or wireless to a receiver/converter.   
  
To receive ArtNet data & convert it to DMX you need a hardware [converter](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=568775834&sxsrf=AM9HkKnyltfed3h5JROYL84OFXfiadyDLw:1695821893208&q=ArtNet+to+DMX+converter&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjj_a7s9MqBAxWhh_0HHaBaBn4Q0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=1492&bih=817&dpr=2). \*  
For HKU students the [Blackbox JK](https://reserveren.hku.nl/workshop#workshop/26) is equipped with ArtNet, not for loan.  
  
more info: [https://art-net.org.uk/](https://art-net.org.uk/)

\*Do you have some [Arduino](https://bookstack.hku.nl/books/arduino-things) experience? Build your own!   
[https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-Artnet-Node/](https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-Artnet-Node/)