@kathmandale That is an exciting idea! It would be a lot easier to explain to less technologically understanding designers as well, to show them that it is merely an intelligent fixture like any other. I have not had much, if any, experience with Artnet. I agree that OSC and Midi are both a bit clunky.
At our theatre, the LD is often the Projection designer as well, and is not always understanding of my words when I talk about the technical side of projections.
I look forward to looking at the actor you made and I am going to look into seeing if I can do something similar myself before I look at yours.