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DipSwitch

DipSwitch

Your lighting companion

2 ratings
93 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
February 12, 2019
Updated
August 19, 2026

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Developer

Bazinga sarl
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About

This app helps lighting technicians quickly configure fixture settings using a digital interface. It calculates dip switch configurations, allows for easy addressing and offsetting, and helps determine fixture capacity within a universe. Streamline your patching process with this intuitive tool.

✓Calculate dip switch configurations
✓Enter address and see dip switch settings
✓Apply offset values for quick addressing
✓Determine fixture capacity per universe
✓Generate addresses for sequential fixtures
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What users say about DipSwitch

Reviews of DipSwitch are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 5.0/5 from 2 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and easy to use, useful for addressing fixtures. Top complaints: lacks a manual, some users don't understand its purpose. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 💡Useful for addressing fixtures
  • 💰Free to use
  • 🚀Quick and efficient calculations
  • 🛠️Handy for technicians
  • 🔄Works with older devices
  • 💡Offset calculation feature
  • 💡Visual binary transcoder
  • 💡Can be used as a flashlight
  • 💡Saves time and paper

Negative things

  • ❓Lacks a manual
  • ❓Some users don't understand its purpose
  • ❓Not compatible with older OS versions
  • ❓Missing Apple Watch app
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What's New in DipSwitch

1.6

August 19, 2026

Apple Watch • Turning the Digital Crown now steps the address by your offset, one click at a time — the same jump as the +/- buttons • Fixed the address stepping forward and back while you turn • Tap the switch block once to hand the crown the address. Until you do, the crown scrolls the screen, so you can read the block against the fixture in your hand • A hint on the first launch explains it

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Merci pour l’update

Merci Tom pour cette app indispensable!!
JJerrael

Praktischer Helfer

Danke! Dass man selbst die Schrittweite bestimmen kann, mit der es weiterspringt ist eine super Funktion.
Ttrcwbl

Simple efficace et pas chers

Voilà tout est dit c’est simple très utile pour adresser Des projecteurs avec switch et utile aussi avec l’option intervalle je l’utilise tout le temps
MManupédia

Fantastic bit of kit

5stars saves ALOT of paper and pens
NCNathan DJ Clutch

Apple Watch

Manque l'app Apple Watch
Aaleskpid
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes after iOS 10 update

Bug

Does not calculate dip switches after iOS 10 update

Bug

Does not work under OS 3

Bug

Does not work for some users

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Requested Features

6 requests

Apple Watch app

Feature

Manual or tutorial

Feature

Option to have OFF as 1 and ON as 0 for specific devices

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User definable options (e.g., number of dip switches, all off=001)

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Notepad feature to track set switches

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Dark mode option

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FAQ

What does the DipSwitch app do?

This app is designed for lighting technicians to simplify the process of patching and configuring lighting fixtures. It provides a digital interface to calculate dip switch settings, manage fixture addresses, and optimize workflow in the field.

How does the app help with fixture addressing?

You can enter an address, and the app will show you the corresponding dip switch configuration. It also allows you to input an offset value, enabling you to quickly jump to the next fixture's settings with a single tap.

Is there a cost to use DipSwitch?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

What kind of lighting setups is this app useful for?

The app is beneficial for any lighting technician working with fixtures that utilize dip switches or require digital address configuration. This includes setups for stage lighting, event production, and other technical theatre applications.

Can the app help me plan my fixture layout?

Yes, the app can help you see how many fixtures will fit into a given universe. Additionally, if you input two fixture addresses, it can generate all the other addresses in the sequence, allowing you to mark off those already patched.