I got a projector built which uses the Goldenstarlaser 10W module and the GS40 scanner.
I have sent them an email but there's a chance we will find an answer here sooner, since I have a deadline (one day!).
This is not my first projector built, but first to use this scanner and module.
The issue is the module outputs static white full power beam, scanner doesn't scan. There are two 3 step switches on each (R, G, B) driver. Both are in the middle by default.
I don't know what these are for, nor what should be set. The fact that the RGB module outputs full power beam when no ILDA cable or DAC is connected I think means this is a static beam mode, but since there are two switches and each has 3 positions I don't know what to set. I tried random combinations but all except the middle produce no output.
The scanners are also not moving.
To be fair to Goldenstar, this could also be a an issue with the DAC or software. I'm using a Helios DAC and LSX and this is the first time I'm using Helios so that might be the issue. I haven't installed anything for Helios on my Windows 10 64 bit PC but LSX recognizes it and the DAC shows two orange leds when running.
And to be fair to both Goldenstar and Helios, this could be an issue with my build, even though I've built projectors before.
This is the connection I'm using: https://pangolin.com/ilda-laser-pinout/
Pin 4 and 17 are shorted together via a safety key.
Pin 8-13, 21-25 are unused (this includes the ilda GND).
I use the same standard rainbow ribbon cable for the signal cables as I always have.
I twist the R, G, B, scanner X, Y signal cables together even though I don't have to.
Case is aluminum.
There are not one but two projectors and Helios DACs, this decreases possibility of faulty DAC, module, scanner.
Any ideas?
Anyone use that Goldenstar driver?
Have a show planned tomorrow... oh boy...