Tally Lilliput RM209 + ATEM SuperSource Setup

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# ATEM Tally Lilliput RM209 + SuperSource: Complete Companion Config (6 Cams, Auto Triggers)

Hello Bitfocus community!

I’m sharing a complete setup for synchronizing Lilliput RM209 tally lights (3 panels, 2 screens each = 6 cams) with a Blackmagic ATEM, including SuperSource (ID 6000) + 4 PIP. It lights red for PGM, green for PVW, off otherwise – all auto via Companion triggers, no manual buttons. Ideal for multi-cam live with overlays.

## Overview
This setup auto-syncs tally lights for 6 Lilliput RM209 screens (3 panels, 2 each) with Blackmagic ATEM. Supports SuperSource (ID 6000) + 4 PIP. Uses Companion triggers + Python UDP bridge.

## Features

  • **Auto-sync**: Red for PGM, green for PVW, off otherwise.
  • **SuperSource Support**: Tally for PIP sources (red if SuperSource PGM, green if PVW).
  • **Polling**: UDP bridge maintains lights stable (no timeouts).
  • **Scalable**: 18 triggers (3 per cam) + 12 expression variables for 6 cams.

## Requirements

  • Bitfocus Companion v4.1+. - Python 3.8+.
  • ATEM switcher (IP connected in Companion).
  • 3 RM209 dual panels (IPs: 192.168.1.109/110/111, ports 19522 source/19523 dest).

## Install

  1. **Python Bridge**: Save `tally_bridge.py`, run `python tally_bridge.py`. Test: `http://localhost:8080/?state=rouge&band=1&id=1\` (light on screen 1 band 1, red, stable).

2. **Companion Configs**: Import `expression-variables-tally-lilliput-rm209.companionconfig` (12 vars for PGM/PVW per cam) and `triggers-tally-lilliput-rm209.companionconfig` (18 triggers: 3 per cam).

3. **ATEM & HTTP**: Add ATEM connection (IP switcher). Add “Generic HTTP Requests” > Label “RM209_Tally-Bridge” > Base URL `http://localhost:8080` > Connect.

## Test

  • PGM CAM1: Red on screen 1 band 1.
  • PVW CAM1: Green. - SuperSource PGM + CAM1 in Box1: Red.
  • Cut: Off.

## Debug

  • Logs: Companion View > Logs (“expression evaluated”).
  • Firewall: Allow UDP 19522/23.
  • Payloads: Checksum XX DD (XX = state + 0x15 id=1, +0x9C id=2) – see how-to-analyze.txt.

## Files Attached
GitHub - tally-lilliput-rm209-setup

  • `tally_bridge.py`: UDP polling bridge (off on Ctrl+C).
  • Configs: Companion JSON for vars/triggers.
  • how-to-analyze.txt: UDP payload guide.

If you have questions, tweaks (e.g., yellow for ISO), or similar setups, let me know!
Happy tallying! :rocket: