Editing Pyrotechnic Show Scripts Directly on the FTQ-99 Controller Without a Computer

Step-by-step guide to adjusting cue firing times, modifying module and channel assignments, and deleting or inserting shots directly from the FTQ-99 screen on position during field setup.

#Script Editing#Field Adjustments#FTQ-99#Onboard Programming#No Laptop Needed

Original Video Field Demonstration by The Great Marko

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Key Field Takeaways

No external computer or software required for last-minute show script adjustments.
Operators can adjust cue timing down to 1-millisecond resolution directly with the rotary encoder.
Change module IDs and channel numbers on the fly if a physical mortar rack is relocated.
All on-controller edits are immediately validated against live connected hardware continuity.

1. The Field Reality of Show Setup

Rain, wind, or staging constraints often force pyrotechnicians to relocate a mortar rack or adjust cue timing minutes before dark. Dragging a delicate laptop into a muddy field to re-export a script from choreography software is inconvenient and risky. fireTEK firmware eliminates this by providing complete script manipulation directly on the controller.

2. Step-by-Step Script Adjustment Walkthrough

1. On the FTQ-99 controller, open the loaded script and press **Menu → Edit Script**. 2. Use the central rotary encoder to scroll through cues in chronological order. 3. Press **Select** on the cue you wish to alter: - **Time Edit:** Dial in new minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. - **Channel Reassignment:** Re-map Cue 14 from Module 2, Channel 5 to Module 4, Channel 12. - **Impulse Duration:** Increase pulse duration if switching a channel from e-match to Talon. 4. Press **Save Changes** to commit updates to volatile memory and mirror over the wireless mesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I save the edited script back to a USB flash drive?

Yes. Once script modifications are made on the controller, you can export the updated show file directly back to the plugged-in USB storage drive.

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