DMX-512 Address and Universe Planner

Per-fixture channel ranges, universe utilization, conflict and overflow detection.

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Per-fixture channel range from start_address to start_address + footprint − 1; universe utilization = sum_footprints / 512; conflict / overflow flagged when ranges intersect or exceed 512.

ANSI E1.11 (DMX-512-A: Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories) by name.

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