vdm question

[vincer20]

is the vdm needed with the neptune base model to control 4 meanwell drivers?

[aquamanic]

No, only if you want to control AI fixtures.

[vincer20]

will i still be able to fully control a rapid led kit the same way i would if i had ai equipment?

[aquamanic]

You can vary the voltage on those ports 0 - 10vdc. That's it. They control dimming.

The AI module has specific modes unique to the AI lights.

Not sure if I answered your question. I think the short answer is no.

[vincer20]

i was referring to the sunset/sunrise, clouds and lunar cycles.

[aquamanic]

No, those are all AI modes. You can simulate the sunrise/sunset through the dimming function of course. You could do the lunar cycles with the LunarSim module but that's probably not what you're looking for. In a way you could simulate clouds by dimming the lights again but it wouldn't be random - you'd have to establish times to do that.

If you want all of those functions, you'd be better off with the VDM module and AI fixtures.