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Media of the moment / Colbert

« on: December 18, 2009, 12:12:59 am »

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbivau_the-colbert-report-alicia-keys-and_fun

Damn thats good I have watched it like 4 times in a row...

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And Now For Something Completely Different! / Single- and Dual-axis MEMS Micromirror scanners

« on: December 10, 2009, 07:48:01 am »

Has anyone seen these?

http://www.mirrorcletech.com/index.html

I am interested...

LOOK JAMES VECTOR ART

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Laser Enthusiasts Meetings / Members Located near Dulles, VA

« on: December 09, 2009, 11:38:37 am »

Hey all I thought I would make a thread for people in the DC area. 

In case there are others around this area.  That might want trade gear, stories, beams etc.

I live in Harpers Ferry, WV but work about 5 minutes from Dulles Airport.

v/r

Len

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And Now For Something Completely Different! / HUMPDAY "HOUSE TRACK WITH BEARS... EVENNNNN

« on: November 04, 2009, 09:25:57 am »

It is Wednesday......... !  Time for some chill yet groovy house

Basement Jaxx featuring Lightspeed Champion



I have been a long time fan of the BJ (  )

.......Yes both the group.. and the   

Not a bad track.


Enjoy!  (Listen to it twice... it grows on ya)

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Lasers / Any Recomendations?

« on: October 15, 2009, 01:41:49 am »

Before I order:

405nm 120mW  $99.00
532nm 60mW  $69.00
650nm 150mW  $45.00
www.O-Like.com    Total: w/o shipping $213.00


I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations?

I was thinking about ordering Norms RGB Diode Driver and ordering diodes along with maybe the FlexMod2.

This is for my Projector project.

thanks

v/r

L

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DACs / I have a NI 6509 Digital I/O - 5v TTL/CMOS

« on: October 09, 2009, 09:01:52 am »

http://pccorot15.obspm.fr/COROT-ETC/Files/PCI6509.pdf


Headed home.. will update laters

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Construction / My first build

« on: September 18, 2009, 12:54:23 am »

-No Pictures yet.  This is still in design phase.

(bckgrnd on myself...)

I have been a laser show groupie for a long time.
Started back in HI in 1995-98 in the small Underground Techno music scene.  With a man known as Hollywood Doc and his "Water Cooled Green Laser".  I used to spend hours with a Joystick and a Commodore 64 making single line drawings...for his shows.. Not to mention the hours spent on 40ft ladders in warehouse adjusting mirrors... LOL

Anyway fast forward a 10+ years spread over ME,HI,WA,MD,WV....
During this time I was a Professional BEDROOM DJ 
Spinning Acid Techno (Breaks, House, Minimal, Goa_attic (my own spelling/creation)
I spun records that contained what I called deemed:
That one ACIDIC Sound/Tone/Harmonic.... that can invoke a 3 axis hearing spacial fractal ..ramble ramble.. oooh pretty lights..

I have spent approximately past 2 months researching various DIY laser show/projector projects.  Everything from HD Laser Show to the Stereo Galvometers.

I can follow schematics, Solder and disassemble just about anything.

ok.. enough rambling about me...


For today I will just list my attempt at a price comparison online research list:


First up is Completed Store Bought Systems:

Laser DMX Stage Show RGB (NO PC CONTROL)

405nm 120mW
532nm 70mW
650nm 120mW
www.ebay.com (310mW RGB) Total Price: $325.00


290mW DMX Disco (NO PC CONTROL)

405nm 100mW
532nm 40Mw
650nm 150mW
Play modes: sound control, AUTO and DMX512 (7 channels)
Scanner: N1.8 high precision stepper motor
Model Number:Reke-08RPG
Total Without Shipping: US$ 235 - US$ 250


560mW RGP Seven Color (PC CONTROL)

405nm 200mw
532nm 60mW
650nm 300mW
Play mode (s): sound active, AUTO, DMX512 (12 channels), ILDA PC
Scanner: high speed optical scanner 10K
Model Number:Reke-97RGP
Total Without Shipping: US$ 480 - US$ 550


DIY _ PRICES_PARTIAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENT STYLE:

1. PT-ITRUST USD50/pc   Controller Card to PC.
2. LCD-DMX : USD50/pc   Screen for box Mount for use without PC.
3. SP20K: USD88/set  X Y Scanners.
www.spacelas.com   Total: w/o shipping $188.00

405nm 120mW  $99.00
532nm 60mW  $69.00
650nm 150mW  $45.00
www.O-Like.com    Total: w/o shipping $213.00


Build it Myself: TOTAL Without Shipping: $401.00 For RGV
Build it Myself: TOTAL Without Shipping: $287.00 For Violet 120mW
Build it Myself: TOTAL Without Shipping: $257.00 For Green 60mW
Build it Myself: TOTAL Without Shipping: $233.00 For Red 150mW

 (+60USD) for beam combiners.... added to the RGV.


I am more inclined to buying/supporting the parts/component builders on here...

Feel free to toss me some advice.. Tell me to STFU  (Love that EMOTICON)  Reminds me of a guy named TYLER who used to do lasers in SEATAC area..

Anyway any input is appreciated...

Once my ADHD/VOICE riddled head can make a decision and purchase components/equip I will keep a good photo diary.

oh yeah.. The GOAL/OBJECTIVE:

A PC/AUTO(Sound Sensitive) Laser Show RGB (the RGB is a longterm goal)


v/r

Len