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DAC vs. DMX and where to buy

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Hey guys, I am looking into making my own laser show. I currently have some scanpro 20s lined up, but I have a couple things I need clarification on regarding control methods.

I am currently under the impression that DMX is basically a pre-programmed unit that comes with some simple images as well as some beamshow patterns. And that a DAC connects to a computer allowing you to program specific patterns and stuff. Is this correct? If I want to produce mainly images, then a DAC is what I need, right?

And also, where would be a good place to get a DAC? I looked at laser man's website but the link is expired or something and they want all kind of personal information for a price list.
 





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am currently under the impression that DMX is basically a pre-programmed unit that comes with some simple images as well as some beamshow patterns. And that a DAC connects to a computer allowing you to program specific patterns and stuff. Is this correct?
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yep correct

I looked at laser man's website but the link is expired or something and they want all kind of personal information for a price list.
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what link? please let me know so i can correct it?

And also, where would be a good place to get a DAC?
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this is the best dac money can buy,

http://www.pangolin.com/LD2000/index.htm

or the hobby kit

http://www.pangolin.com/flashback/flashback3.htm


moncha and fiesta

http://www.showtacle.com/


easylase dac

http://www.jmlaser.com/products_english/easylase_usb_kurzinfo.html


mamba to run on easylase

http://www.medialas.de/showlaser/software_mambablack_e.htm

and lds to run on easylase

http://www.jmlaser.com/software_english/laserdesignstudio.html

riya laser

http://www.riyalasers.com/news.htm

http://www.riyalasers.com/riya_usb_sa.htm

and a random one!

http://www.lumax.de/



general info

http://hobby-lasers.startpagina.nl/
 
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ah thats cos you cant get the i-top anymore.

also i would trying my hardest not to let you buy it, its so so so so so so so so so so shit
 
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What one would you recommend as the best bang for the buck? I don't have a whole lot of money but I want to keep me options open.
 
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pffffffffffffffffffff no theres a question...........

pangolin fb3 - does everything you need and lots lots more. pretty complex, but good for creating shows as well.


moncha - very very easy to use, mainly geared up for beam shows. but you cant really create animations.
 
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DAC's give me headaches :'(
Pangolin FB3!!!! is the way to go!! I'm saving for one... do pangolin give student discount? :p
 
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Looks like the Pangolin FB3 evaluation kit is what I'm looking for. Comes with the board, dmx, usb, memory card and livequick software. $600 though.... more then the cost of everything else combined! I guess I'll start saving up then...
 
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see how much the next one up is that includes livepro.

its pangolins daddy software.

i hate to brag..... but dacs arent a problem for them when you own -

fb3 with livepro
moncha
fiesta
easylase - with mamba and lds

:) ;) :)
 
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Livepro looks like it is another $500 on top of the $600 for the other stuff. I think I'll just stick with the basic version for now.
 
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ah i see, fair enough.

livepro is licensed for doing shows, liveq is not

so if you dont plan on doing commercial shows it will be fine
 
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Andy you bugger! ;D we all hate you now ;) not really just dam jealous!!!!
 
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I don't plan on doing commercial shows. If I end up doing some, just..... don't tell anyone! ;)
 
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