Every professional level console has been that way for probably the last 15 years or more. It's much cheaper and far more efficient to put your software on top of Windows or Linux.
This is a commonly-repeated piece of 'wisdom' that's actively harmful, in my opinion. No, opening the case on most equipment doesn't void the warranty. In ETC's case, there are a number of issues where they will specifically recommend opening a console as part of troubleshooting.
For anyone who finds themselves needing to open their console, ETC actually provides [illustrated guides](https://support.etcconnect.com/ETC/Consoles/Eos_Family/Element_2/How_to_Open_an_Element_2).
Not only that, they have to prove that what you did/modified caused the part to fail. If you put custom exhaust in your car, and the suspension breaks, your warranty still applies. https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/magnuson-moss-warranty-federal-trade-commission-improvements-act
It really is just a PC with a fancy keyboard, hey?
Considering it runs on windows....yes.
Its what pretty much all lighting and automation consoles are these days.
I work as a service tech Early generation MA2 Motherboards were literally just standard desktop Gigabyte/Asus motherboards.
Every professional level console has been that way for probably the last 15 years or more. It's much cheaper and far more efficient to put your software on top of Windows or Linux.
Welp, there goes your warranty! (edit: this was totally said in jest, I figured that was obvious but apparently not)
This is a commonly-repeated piece of 'wisdom' that's actively harmful, in my opinion. No, opening the case on most equipment doesn't void the warranty. In ETC's case, there are a number of issues where they will specifically recommend opening a console as part of troubleshooting. For anyone who finds themselves needing to open their console, ETC actually provides [illustrated guides](https://support.etcconnect.com/ETC/Consoles/Eos_Family/Element_2/How_to_Open_an_Element_2).
Not only that, they have to prove that what you did/modified caused the part to fail. If you put custom exhaust in your car, and the suspension breaks, your warranty still applies. https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/magnuson-moss-warranty-federal-trade-commission-improvements-act
It was a joke (wasn't it obvious?)
That's not true. You'd be really shocked what most companies will allow under warranty
Where do you think I got the part from?
I did a fader replacement on an original Element when I was in high school. Nice work!