workaround to upgrade Element 1 address count

Question

Howdy, 
 Our Element 1 is running out of available addresses, but we don't have a big budget for a new lighting console. Besides, we really like the 60 faders on our Element 1 and other consoles have less faders. 
 I was thinking, is it possible to 'upgrade' the Element 1 address count by purchasing ETCnomad with more than 2 universes. Then configuring the ETCnomad as the primary and the Element 1 as the secondary? Would the address count of the primary (ETCnomad) count then? 
 Would this be the most budget option for our needs (basically a console with more than 1024 addresses + 60 faders)? 
 Thanks

eos moderator · Answer

There actually might be a solution: ETCNomad can go to 6144 addresses with an unlocked dongle. This number is the same for Nomad in Eos and in Element mode. 
 This should allow you to get more addresses while still using the faders if your Element: Nomad in Element mode with a 6144 dongle as primary, your Element 1 as client. 
 
 But in the long run you might want to look into a console with encoders. Controlling your many moving lights and LEDs without physical encoders can quickly get cumbersome. The two sets of hardware Corey suggested would be your next step up from your current system.