I wasn't real sure if this should get posted here or in some other thread. I finally decided to just throw this in the SELEM thread, hope y'all don't mind!
Ok, this is regarding the graphics projector for the auditorium. I managed to get some things done and wanted to share how this projector works. If you want to run some graphics shows on this you might be able to use this information to augment your shows a bit. The 2nd scan head is currently tuned to 12K, this is going to change though. I managed to get back in touch with the person that designed this thing and he is going to provide me with the pot assignments as well as some modifications to the amp so that it will be able to do 18-24K. I've already added a differential front end to it to clean up the image a good bit, but the improved speed will help as well.
If you plan on running shows with your own DAC, this shouldn't be a problem at all, I have a manual way to open and close the shutter if your DAC doesn't support shutters. You can either run your shows on the 30K scan head or on the effect scan head (18-24K), the effects can be manually actuated via a small console. If you plan on providing the show on memory stick in the Pangolin format, the below information is how the projector will be configured. So if you have some shows to run, with some minor modifications you can take advantage of having the 2nd scan head and pre-program some effects on the timeline with the DMX frames below.
Zones:
1: Main Graphics (Scanner1) - This will almost perfectly overlay Zone 6
2: Raster Graphics (Scanner1)
3: Targeted Beams (Scanner1)
4: Atmostpheric Effects (Scanner1)
6: Main Graphics (Scanner2) - This will almost perfectly overlay Zone 1
7: Raster Graphics (Scanner2)
8: Targeted Beams (Scanner2)
9: Atmospheric Effects (Scanner2)
Effects:
There are 6 effects, 4 fixed and 2 rotary. The speed control is handled by the remote box and the effects are actuated either via DMX commands on Showtime timeline or with pushbutton switches on the remote. I've attached the frames if you want to set anything up ahead of time, just drop a frame in place on the timeline where you want the effect to pop in and place a "reset track" when finished. These DMX frame don't output anything to the scanners, just DMX commands via the QM2K. If you want to add some lumia, you will want to create a frame and set it for zone 6, then add around 3 dots on the screen, same color or a mix. You will want to make sure the dots consist of around two to three hundred points and make sure you "eliminate blanking jumps". For lumia the dots can remain stationary or you can add a rotate to them on the timeline. That's prett much it. The lumia and one diffraction are on wheels, the rest are fixed. They can be turned on in any combination, all at once or one at a time. Here's a pic of all the effects:
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And here are the DMX frames:
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edit - both scan heads are now running on Turbo Track amps and tuned for 30K!
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Originally Posted by Bradfo69
But, *someday*, I'd hope to bring a 'full-fledged' Laserium PJ out, and really 'open it up'.. nothing like having 6 scan-glasses + 10 lumia / fiber-fx posn's and 4 rail-lumia pos'ns at yer disposal.. makes for quite the 'orchestra'..
But, perhaps I can 'donate' a couple of the yummier lumia-wheels / scan-glasses, for use with the sho.. and they can be 'door prizes', when-done...
....and armed only with his trusty 21 Zorgawatt KTiOPO4...
), heading back Sunday.
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