Pixel Mapping and Media Servers/ Capabilities with PixelFlex LED Curtains

Question

I am currently doing some research into purchasing a Pixelflex Led Curtain (www.ledcurtain.com) and was curious if anyone is currently using one. Also, I am using the ETC Ion and I'm curious if this console will work with the curtain, or should I upgrade to the Gio, or EOS? Any input would be much appreciated. I hope to be able to use the curtain to show video as well as patterns. 
 
 Thanks

Richard · Answer

The Eos Family Virtual Media Server is a Pixel-Mapping server that outputs DMX and DMX-Over-Ethernet, so it can directly drive any array (or array of devices) that accept either DMX or a supported DMX-over-Ethernet protocol (eg sACN). 
 Reading the Pixelflex FAQ, it appears that these LED arrays require a DVI-I input signal and don't accept DMX. 
 Unknown said: 
 
 What is the input format on the sending unit? 
 It is DVI-I. It can accept 1024X768 or 1280X1024 
 
 
 You'll need a suitable Media Server with a DMX or DMX-over-Ethernet control input and a DVI-I output for these Pixelflex units. 
 Some common options are Arkaos running on a PC, Catalyst on a Mac, and Hippotizer.