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xLights Moving Head .xmodel Builder

Generate a DMX moving-head .xmodel for any quantity of heads (up to 8).

Requires xLights 2026.09 or newer — earlier versions don't support multi-model .xmodel import.

Fixture
Look here first to see if your head is listed.

Built-in presets are pre-configured Moving Heads kept in a shared catalog. The list grows as new Moving Heads are added.

Model
Channel layout

One entry per DMX channel for this fixture, in order. The role channels below (Dimmer, Pan, Tilt, etc.) are looked up by name in this list. RGBW heads: leave the Red/Green/Blue/White channels as Blank here — assign them in the Color Properties section below.

Ch #
Channel type
String Groups

Generate String Groups so you can drive all heads' values for one function from one place.

Note: The four pre-checked items (Dimmer, Pan, Shutter, Tilt) are the most commonly used and should be left checked. The others are optional.

Pan motor parameters
BACK FRONT LEFT RIGHT
Tilt motor parameters
Color Properties

Pick how this Moving Head produces color. Color Wheel = a rotating wheel with fixed color slots (one DMX channel). RGBW = separate Red, Green, Blue (and optional White) LED channels.

DMX value is where the wheel lands on that color. Single number (4) or range (2-5).

Slot#
Color
DMX Range
Save as Preset

Use the vendor and model as the name (e.g. "ADJ Vizi Hex Wash 7", "Chauvet Intimidator Spot 360"). Click Add New Model as Preset to send it to the preset repository.

Output
Pick a preset or build a channel list, then Generate.