Lighting Consoles
ChamSys MagicQ Control Software
Controls ChamSys MagicQ lighting consoles and the MagicQ PC/Mac software over the TCP remote protocol.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect ChamSys MagicQ to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the ChamSys MagicQ handler from the device type list (internal id
chamsys_magicq). - Enter the IP address of your ChamSys MagicQ, then set protocol TCP and port
6666. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | TCP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 6666 |
| Handler version | 1.0.1 |
| Author | Fantago AI |
| Internal ID | chamsys_magicq |
Description & Instruction
Setup in MagicQ: open Setup → Remote Control, enable TCP Remote Control and note the port (default 6666).
Setup in Fantago: add the device with Protocol TCP, Port 6666, and enable Connection is Persistent.
Variables written (prefix = sanitized device name):
{prefix}status — CONNECTED
Command Integration Guide
Key Actions:
- go — Go (next cue)
- stop — Stop playback
- next / prev — Step to the next or previous cue
- cue_go — Trigger a specific cue (param:
cue_number) - refresh — Refresh the connection
Integration Examples (assuming device name "MAGICQ"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/MAGICQ?cmd=go
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/MAGICQ?cmd=cue_go&action_params={"cue_number":"12"}
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
MAGICQ:go
MAGICQ:cue_go {"cue_number":"12"}
Note: this handler is marked BETA — MagicQ returns minimal responses over TCP, so feedback is limited to the connection status.
ChamSys MagicQ control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support ChamSys MagicQ?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made ChamSys MagicQ handler (version 1.0.1) that talks to the device over TCP, default port 6666. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the ChamSys MagicQ handler use?
TCP, default port 6666. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control ChamSys MagicQ from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every ChamSys MagicQ action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the ChamSys MagicQ handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (chamsys_magicq.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control ChamSys MagicQ from a single interface
Fantago drives ChamSys MagicQ alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.