POE Cue Light System

This project is an Arduino driven DMX controlled POE theatrical cue light system. This system will allow stage managers to communicate cues backstage quickly and effectively from a centralized location using LED lights that will be visible to others backstage. The system is centralized around a rack mounted control box with 12 switches that will house the POE control unit. 12 3D-printed cue light modules with RGB LED indicators will relay the cues being given backstage. The system consists of cables run throughout the theater that send signals between switches and LEDs, an Arduino controller to activate the LEDs, and fabricated housing unnits for both the switches and LEDs. This system will streamline backstage communications and greatly reduce the possibility of mistaken or mistimed cues. Additionally, this project has the potential to serve the theater for many years after its installation, with configurable switch and LED options via the Arduino driver for the system.