30K DMX ILDA Scanner Kit £143

lamborgini8 · Dec 12, 2008

Just stumbled across this on Chinese Department Store, it actually looks pretty good for the price although why it costs less than the 20k kit they have is beyond me.

http://www.chinesedepartmentstore.com.cn/osc/product_info.php/cPath/77/products_id/2797

I have bought from them before and had no trouble but my only question is who else has one and are they any good?

MarioMaster · Dec 12, 2008

wow, looks much nicer than my ScanPro 20K set, I really like the included keyswitch - but as far as actual performance I haven't the foggiest idea :-/

Maybe search for some reviews on photonlexicon?

lamborgini8 · Dec 12, 2008

MarioMaster said:
wow, looks much nicer than my ScanPro 20K set, I really like the included keyswitch - but as far as actual performance I haven't the foggiest idea :-/

Maybe search for some reviews on photonlexicon?

I did think that but it has no manufacturers name or manuals so I wouldn't know whre to start.

rkcstr · Dec 14, 2008

Looks like a really good deal! About $238 USD shipped for a 30k scanner system

blackspirit · Dec 16, 2008

doesnt sound bad at all.

Can anyone confirm the quality on this? I can either get this for $334 AU, or a scanpro20 for $295 AU.

Cheers

Dave

PostOfficeBuddy · Dec 17, 2008

Looks like one of us will have to take the leap...I was also debating the ScanPro vs some other more "generic" models like this one.

lamborgini8 · Dec 17, 2008

PostOfficeBuddy said:
Looks like one of us will have to take the leap...I was also debating the ScanPro vs some other more "generic" models like this one.

I would myself but I would rather complete my current build before I start another.

rkcstr · Dec 17, 2008

I'd like to get one, however, I don't have a slightest clue how to use one, so any information I could provide would probably be useless ;D

Plus, not sure I want to spend the ~$240 for the kit, right now.

daguin · Dec 17, 2008

rkcstr said:
I'd like to get one, however, I don't have a slightest clue how to use one, so any information I could provice would probably be useless ;D

You could learn all about it during winter break

;D

Cummon . . . . What else are you gonna do with all your spare time

Spring semester/quarter isn't for WEEKS yet [smiley=evil.gif]

Peace,
dave

lamborgini8 · Dec 17, 2008

rkcstr said:
I'd like to get one, however, I don't have a slightest clue how to use one, so any information I could provice would probably be useless ;D

Plus, not sure I want to spend the ~$240 for the kit, right now.

Long story short all you have to do is connect it all up with the cables provided, add mains power and point a laser at the galvos and bam!

Obviously its more complicated when it comes to mounting them inside enclosures when you then have to mount all the parts, align the laser (remembering TTL/analouge need to be connected) and thats it really, turn it on and boom.

rkcstr · Dec 17, 2008

I see you two trying to push me into it

Yeah, I figured it would be pretty simple to hook up, however I know nothing about the interface and how to get it running patterns and/or add my own. Right now, I only have a green laser with TTL capability, one of those "50mW" Aixiz pieces from Ebay, which I could try out. I am looking to make up some small TTL drivers, basically the same as the Die4Drive, but since the guy doesn't seem to make them anymore, I was just going to make some myself for a red and blu-ray.... make me a white(-ish) projector

EDIT:
Oh, and I just realized that although their prices are set to USD, the shipping is defaulted at Australia... looks like shipping will be at least $45 to go with a traceable method. Still $258 is a good deal on this.

lamborgini8 · Dec 17, 2008

rkcstr said:
I see you two trying to push me into it

Yeah, I figured it would be pretty simple to hook up, however I know nothing about the interface and how to get it running patterns and/or add my own. Right now, I only have a green laser with TTL capability, one of those "50mW" Aixiz pieces from Ebay, which I could try out. I am looking to make up some small TTL drivers, basically the same as the Die4Drive, but since the guy doesn't seem to make them anymore, I was just going to make some myself for a red and blu-ray.... make me a white(-ish) projector

EDIT:
Oh, and I just realized that although their prices are set to USD, the shipping is defaulted at Australia... looks like shipping will be at least $45 to go with a traceable method. Still $258 is a good deal on this.

Well you have a few options with this scanner. From what I can see it has a built in DMX show, which basically cycles through all effects that have been pre programmed. ILDA would be more complicated as you need to buy a DAC and the software to control it.

The scanner also seams to have a mic so you should just be able to flick a switch and, assuming your music is loud enough, it will create its own show in time with the beat of the music. I have noticed that the effects it uses for that are the same effects that are pre programmed.

Cyparagon · Dec 18, 2008

From greeklaserist at PL:

hello i just thought i would help here as i have bought a couple of these scanner sets.... these scanners are actually model sp20k from www.spacelas.com they can do 20k at 20 degrees !!! they are not 30k at a useable angle as described and i had to buy 3 of them to finally understand that. if you want a good 20k scanner set complete thats the best choice you got but i would really advice you to get in contact with Sam from Spacelas and get some prices for real 30k scanners they have , really good quality great after sales support !!!!!
hope i was helpfull

Still a good deal at 20k

lamborgini8 · Dec 18, 2008

Cyparagon said:
From greeklaserist at PL:

hello i just thought i would help here as i have bought a couple of these scanner sets.... these scanners are actually model sp20k from www.spacelas.com they can do 20k at 20 degrees !!! they are not 30k at a useable angle as described and i had to buy 3 of them to finally understand that. if you want a good 20k scanner set complete thats the best choice you got but i would really advice you to get in contact with Sam from Spacelas and get some prices for real 30k scanners they have , really good quality great after sales support !!!!!
hope i was helpfull

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Still a good deal at 20k

Hmm checking out the site now.

As everyone said its still a good price, even if it is only 20k and not 30k as its advertised.

jamilm9 · Dec 18, 2008

http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1220581213
i dare you to build a scanner

lamborgini8 · Dec 19, 2008

jamilm9 said:
http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1220581213
i dare you to build a scanner

I have one scanner build in progress haha.

Plus a DIY red rebuild and a DIY blue ray waiting to be started on. Oh and a 80mW red in an aixiz module just laying around doing nothing.

Edit: Just stumbled across the exact same scanner on ebay for more

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30K-Laser-Gal...hash=item350141299419&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

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