Portable multi-function lighting device with built-in master-slave controller and an integrated lighting system and method using the portable multi-function lighting device

Abstract

A portable multi-function lighting device is provided that includes a built-in digital controller configured to be connected wirelessly with one or more other lighting fixtures in a master-slave relationship in order to perform a coordinated light show. The portable multi-function lighting system is configured with a plurality of different types of lighting fixtures for performing different types of effects. The portable multi-function lighting device wirelessly transmits control signals to other fixtures that include a lighting effect or a theatrical or special effect, which fixtures are external to, i.e., not part of, the portable multi-function lighting device to coordinate a show in which like types of effects of the separate fixtures and of the portable multi-function lighting device are coordinated with one another.