Project 347: Engineering a Custom Attraction Show Interface
By Show Systems International (SSI)
Every themed attraction contains hundreds of entertainment devices working together to create immersive experiences.
Architectural lighting.
Show lighting.
Audio systems.
Fog machines.
Scenic lighting.
Animated props.
Special effects.
During installation and commissioning, technicians need a fast, reliable way to trigger these systems without opening multiple software applications or connecting directly to lighting consoles.
That need inspired Project 347.
A Purpose-Built Engineering Interface
Project 347 is a custom hardware control panel designed by SSI to provide technicians with immediate access to entertainment equipment during programming, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
Rather than navigating complex software menus, operators can activate preconfigured commands using dedicated illuminated pushbuttons.
Each button can initiate a predefined lighting or effects sequence, allowing engineers to verify operation quickly and consistently.
Designed for Real-World Field Work
Entertainment venues are demanding environments.
Technicians often work from catwalks, backstage equipment rooms, electrical closets, or attraction control spaces where speed and simplicity are critical.
Project 347 features:
- Industrial illuminated pushbuttons
- Rugged enclosure construction
- Clearly labeled functions
- Status indicators
- Network connectivity
- DMX output capability
- Ethernet communication
- Service-friendly wiring
The result is a reliable interface built specifically for field technicians.
Simplifying Commissioning
Commissioning large entertainment systems often requires repeating the same tests hundreds of times.
Instead of manually programming every test, Project 347 allows engineers to execute predefined sequences with a single button press.
Typical applications include:
- Fixture identification
- Color verification
- Dimmer testing
- Address validation
- Universe testing
- Special effects verification
- Maintenance diagnostics
This significantly reduces setup time while improving consistency.
Designed to Integrate
Rather than replacing existing control platforms, Project 347 integrates into larger entertainment systems.
It can communicate with show controllers, lighting processors, and custom software bridges to become another tool within SSI's engineering workflow.
Like every SSI solution, the objective is simple:
Build tools that make complex systems easier to operate.
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