Observed arrival · 2026-10-13
FocusRemote: gamepad control for MagicQ focusing
FocusRemote is a Windows beta app designed to let lighting operators focus ChamSys MagicQ fixtures with a gamepad, using groups, pan/tilt controls, and position palettes.
- For
- Lighting operators using ChamSys MagicQ on Windows
- Worth noticing
- Setup requires MagicQ’s UDP remote input and web server; the listed default ports are 6553 and 8080.
Field notes
The setup walkthrough specifies the MagicQ-side steps as well as the app configuration: enable remote input and the web server, then enter the console’s IP address. The default controller mapping assigns the left stick to pan and tilt, with held shoulder buttons changing movement speed. The page distinguishes the interactive browser simulation from the beta app and notes that full Recall/Store behavior remains under real-world validation.
Observed signals
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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