Originally Posted by guitarist155

if are willing to spend the money then i say dmx is the best way to go as it is expandable and will control just about anything, even disney is using it on there new displays and rides. once you have the basics ( dmx interface, vsa, exorcist for triggering, and a dimmer/relay or 2 ) when you add a new prop it would be as simple as adding another relay pack or light and programing it into vsa, also with dmx you can have cable runs as long as 1500ft. so in the long run it would prob be cheaper but the start up cost would be several hundred dollars so if you don't plan on expanding alot then you might be better off with just a controller on each prop. i will be going the vsa/dmx route this year ( funds permitting ) i will use it to control a few props, dmx 3-axis skull, fog machine, lighting. but again it all depends on what you want to use and who much you think you will use it's features