Announcing ILDAC-32 -- a self-contained laser content generator that runs test patterns, lumia cues, static beams, and ILDA files/animations to any ILDA compatible laser projector.
Just added: ILDAC-32-WAV -- Everything ILDAC-32 does, plus adds the ability to play 16-bit WAV files with stereo audio output in a small, self-contained package.
How this started:
Wanted a basic Lumia cue that was a very slow beam through a difraction grating or along a rotating torture tube
Did not want to use an Computer+FB3+Beyond just for a simple slow moving beam - I still needed Beyond to run other content
Also wanted to produce test patterns without a Computer+FB3+Beyond for bench testing, alignment, tuning, etc.
What is it?
ESP32 (dual core microcontroller)
ILDAC-32: Three MCP4922 Dual 12-bit DACs for X,Y,R,G,B and Shutter
ILDAC-32-WAV: Four MCP4922 Dual 12-bit DACs for X,Y,R,G,B,Shutter, and Left/Right Audio channels
+/-5v bipolar power supply
Op-Amps: TL084 for X/Y and MCP6004 for RGB+Shutter
Adjustment pots for X and Y Gain and Offset
DB-25 ILDA Out
Built-in 4-line OLED status display
Powered by any 5volt USB source or a portable USB battery pack
Integrated SD card included to store ILDA and WAV files (can support cards up to 64GB)
ILDAC-32-WAV: 3.5mm line-level audio output jack to send audio to any amplified, powered or Bluetooth speaker (using AUX input)
Features
Entirely self-contained; no computer needed
Slightly larger than an FB3 (see photos above)
Control over Bluetooth via iOS or Android mobile app
Control over WiFi from any web browser via built-in webserver and web app
Several GPIO are available for future or user enhancements
Youtube Videos:
Intro to ILDAC-32 #1: Basic web interface, test patterns, projector settings, status panel: Intro to ILDAC-32 #2: SD card, Point Optimizer, Preview window: Intro to ILDAC-32 #3: Connecting Bluetooth and Wifi and using the Mobile App: Intro to ILDAC-32 #4: Admin/Housekeeping links: ILDAC-32-WAV Sample output -- Radiator Live performance: ILDAC-32-WAV Sample output -- 'One of These Days' LSX show by Christopher Short
Buy an ILDAC-32 -- Version 1 (limited supply): $99 w/free U.S. shipping (Outside U.S. shipping is $10 extra)