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SAGE was the computer that produced 3D effects in Laserium shows beginning in 1987. It was a separate thing from the Choreographics system. An example of sage graphics is the yellow and green zig zag lines in my tribute to L.A. Woman video. Until recently little was publicly known about the SAGE....

I would assume it is just an analog signal, you might want to take a look at the old OpenLase project by Hector Martin. That should give you some inspiration and technical insight.

Regarding Toccata & Fugue, the real video is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgqoiAIAPXA This version is so much better than my first guess at it, with lots going on to not leave out. Regarding ports printed backwards: A perfect solution I never would have seen. Thank you Roj....

You are right. But the nerd in me likes to play with stuff like this. The only thing I cannot figure out is the “figure signal”. Seems like it is a simple 0-1V signal maybe.

If one considers faithfully restoring vintage LII content using small footprint modern solutions old hat, then here's one novel thing. I have added the 3D to 2D projection formula independently to each channel. The first experiment uses the spiral ramp as a Z axis input, and the results are already...

Nice work! I built one from a HES studio spot 250 gobo wheel. The whole gobo wheel+motors were available as a catalog item in the HES replacement part list and I lucked out and found an inexpensive one. The apertures on these are huge, so I use mine as a sort of external targetable scan-thru box....

Thanks! Those drivers are nice. Easy to program, too. You can set how many steps, how many positions (divided equally), the rotation direction, if you have a limit/0 switch, even ramp up/down, a lot more... So many attributes, and that's just for the servo functions. The only downside is, they...

Thank you! *nyancat

He was active on this forum not too long ago so he is still around. He ignored his customers even at the peak of his success so he may eventually respond. Be persistent.

Still leaves the question if my dongle is legit, but for the wrong software that I purchased, can I use it for the software that it is programmed for? My understanding is that ILD SOS includes LSX, which is part of the conversation I had when I ordered the dongle, but the only product I had...

Just got that working on a new but still cheaper ILDA laser projector, thanks!

Nice Job. I have a semi-custom Commercial unit that does the same thing, but bolts onto (or Velcros to) my projector in front of the scanners. I sorta like yours better, due to the much nicer drivers. Plus it has the home made touch. Steve

File->New->Vision

Thanks, man! The bearings on this wheel were surprisingly smooth. Not sure if grease was used in these to begin with though I kind of doubt it. Regardless, they were filthy and had gunk in them when I first got the wheel. Since this wheel came from a moving light, I'm sure it was in a club with...

I appreciate that, but I already have a Spaghetti license and a dongle. It still works fine. But where is this laser cam functionality? I've not seen that anywhere in the menus.

Yes. I also tried contacting both innolasers.com and the e-mail in the app itself.

WOW! That thing is awesome. Great job on the construction and performance. I really like the design and layout. Thanks for describing the effects in the wheel. I have seen the star effect but did not realize there was a star filter available - now it makes sense. P.S. you got some great...

The motion looks nice and smooth. The first production rotator I ran into at laserium used a thin wall aircraft bearing that I had to press out and use emery paper to slip fit to avoid a really gritty motion due to the press fit distorting the bearing. Nice job with the gear!

If it doesn't work out with innolasers let me know and I'll give you a free license to Spaghetti which has similar laser cam functionality.