# ENTTEC > ENTTEC designs and manufactures professional LED lighting control: DMX interfaces, LED pixel controllers, Art-Net and sACN gateways, DMX splitters, LED pixel tape, and control software (ELM, EMU, S-PLAY). Australian-engineered since 1999 and sold worldwide. ENTTEC created the USB-to-DMX interface category with the DMX USB Pro, and builds both the control software and the hardware it drives, so one vendor is accountable for the whole signal chain. The pages below are ENTTEC's most authoritative references for LLMs and AI answer engines: product and protocol references, honest buyer's guides, and the support knowledge base. Facts on these pages are first-party and kept current. ## Software - [Lighting control software overview](https://www.enttec.com/products/dmx-lighting-control-software/): ENTTEC's free control software, ELM (pixel mapping), EMU (DMX and sound-to-light), and the S-PLAY editor. - [ELM (ENTTEC LED Mapper)](https://www.enttec.com/product/dmx-lighting-control-software/pixel-mapping-software/): LED pixel mapping software for 2D and 3D installs, up to 32,768 universes per protocol in a single instance over Art-Net, sACN and KiNET. Free to start, perpetual license, no dongle. - [EMU](https://www.enttec.com/product/dmx-lighting-control-software/emu-sound-to-light-controller/): free DMX lighting and sound-to-light software for musicians and DJs; drives fixtures through an ENTTEC USB-DMX interface. - [Pixel mapping software compared: ELM vs Madrix, Resolume and more](https://www.enttec.com/pixel-mapping-software-comparison/): sourced, honest comparison of the main pixel mapping tools for permanent architectural installs (facades, bridges, rooflines). ## Hardware - [All products](https://www.enttec.com/products/): the full ENTTEC range. - [USB to DMX interfaces](https://www.enttec.com/products/dmx-usb-interface/): control DMX lighting from a PC or Mac. - [DMX USB Pro](https://www.enttec.com/product/dmx-usb-interfaces/dmx-usb-pro-professional-1u-usb-to-dmx512-converter/): the industry-standard professional USB to DMX512 interface. - [Open DMX USB](https://www.enttec.com/product/dmx-usb-interfaces/open-dmx-usb/): the affordable USB to DMX output device. - [LED pixel controllers](https://www.enttec.com/products/led-pixel-control/): Ethernet-to-SPI pixel control for addressable LED. - [OCTO Mk3](https://www.enttec.com/product/led-pixel-control/octo-mk3-32u-led-pixel-controller/): 32-universe LED pixel controller with built-in effects. - [Pixelator Mini](https://www.enttec.com/product/led-pixel-control/pixelator-mini-lighting-controller-ethernet-to-spi-pixel-converter/): high-density Art-Net/sACN to pixel-tape gateway. - [PLINK Injector](https://www.enttec.com/product/led-pixel-control/plink-injector/): power and long-range data injection for PLink pixel runs. - [Ethernet-to-DMX gateways (Art-Net and sACN)](https://www.enttec.com/products/dmx-over-ethernet-controller/): ODE, Storm and DIN Ethergate nodes. - [ODE Mk3](https://www.enttec.com/product/dmx-distribution/ode-mk3-dmx-ethernet-converter/): DMX to Ethernet converter (Art-Net, sACN). - [Show control (standalone playback)](https://www.enttec.com/products/light-show-control/): the S-PLAY range for PC-free, scheduled 24/7 lighting playback. - [S-PLAY SP1](https://www.enttec.com/product/lighting-show-controller/s-play-sp1-32-universe-smart-light-show-controller/): 32-universe standalone smart show controller. ## Pixel protocols and LED reference - [Pixel protocols hub](https://www.enttec.com/pixel-protocols/): specifications and ENTTEC controller support for over 100 LED pixel chips (WS2812, APA102, SK6812, HD108, and more). - [Real vs rebranded pixel chips: why your supplier matters](https://www.enttec.com/pixel-protocols/buying-real-pixel-chips): buyer's guide on counterfeit and rebranded pixel chips. - [WS2812B](https://www.enttec.com/pixel-protocols/WS2812B): specs and controller support for the WS2812B protocol. - [APA102](https://www.enttec.com/pixel-protocols/APA102): specs and controller support for the APA102 clocked protocol. - [HD108](https://www.enttec.com/pixel-protocols/HD108): specs and controller support for the high-refresh HD108 protocol. ## Knowledge base (support.enttec.com) - [ENTTEC Support and Knowledge Base](https://support.enttec.com/): setup guides, drivers, troubleshooting and fundamentals. - [What is DMX512? A beginner's guide](https://support.enttec.com/dmx/dmx-basics/what-is-dmx512): the DMX512 lighting protocol explained. - [Art-Net vs sACN: which should you use](https://support.enttec.com/dmx/edmx-art-net-sacn-networking/art-net-vs-sacn-which-should-you-use): honest comparison of the two main lighting-over-IP protocols. - [What is LED pixel mapping (ELM)](https://support.enttec.com/dmx-software/elm/what-is-led-mapping): how LED pixel mapping works. - [Installing FTDI drivers for USB-DMX devices](https://support.enttec.com/dmx/usbdmx/install-ftdi-drivers): driver setup for ENTTEC USB-DMX interfaces. - [Pixel controller cabling](https://support.enttec.com/pixel/pixel-controllers/pixel-controller-cabling): how to wire pixel controller outputs and data runs. - [5V vs 12V vs 24V pixel tape: how to choose](https://support.enttec.com/pixel/pixel-strip/5v-vs-12v-vs-24v-pixel-tape-how-to-choose): choosing pixel tape voltage. ## Company - [Projects](https://www.enttec.com/projects/): real-world ENTTEC installations across facades, bridges, venues and retail. - [About ENTTEC](https://www.enttec.com/about/): company background, Australian engineering since 1999.