SELEM - required equipment thread

I hope I am not stepping in where I shouldn't be by posting this thread but I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread to discuss required/suggested equipment for SELEM. What I mean by that is what each person should be responsible for bringing. I know some of you have been to a lot of these so this is not required for you but I'm still a noob to it all.

Here are some questions and suggestions.

I know last year Adam had extra stuff and helped me and that was cool. But, I think that each person being somewhat self sufficient makes things easier/faster for setting up and getting the show on the road without a lot of confusion.

Long ILDA cable?? First, since scaffolding will be used this year, that seems to infer that we might not be able to be sitting right next to our scanners like last year? So, will we need extra long ILDA cables? If so, how long? I might have to rig something up since I only have short ones.

Flashlight. I was a sucker last year without a clue. This year I will have one.

Extension cord. I thought ahead last year and brough my own.

Audio cables for hooking into a mixing board? What connectors? How long?

Ground isolation plugs?

Tape. Heck yea. Lots of wires to tape down, things to mask off, etc.

What else?

BYOB? :)

Damn good idea, Gary! We talked about this via e-mail, but it slipped my mind. Thanks for bringing the topic up though. This is information that everyone needs.

Good start on the list. I second the idea of a small flashlight. It's all to easy to trip and fall in the auditorium with the lights out!

As for ILDA cables, I suggest everyone bring enough cable to run 50 ft, and 75 ft would be better. (You can always connect a bunch of 25 footers together!)

Audio cables: If you've got shows you want to play through the house sound system, please bring at least one 25 ft cable with RCA jacks on the end. More is always better. The other end needs to have whatever jack (probably 1/8th inch) you need to connect to your computer. Don't forget the double-female couplers! I always have a few spares of everything with me, but it's nice if people bring their own.

Extension cord: Good call! But be sure you also bring a power strip so you can power your monitor, CPU, and projector. Maybe bring 2 cords, since your projector will probably be away from the CPU.

We'll have tables and chairs, so no need to bring them unless you want to. We'll also have scaffold, but you can bring your own stand for your projector if you prefer.

Definitely bring extras of all critical equipment: ILDA cable, power cords, etc. A few tools are always a good idea. We'll have a couple O-scopes already, so no need to get crazy with what you bring unless you want to. Label all your cables! It's hard to tell who owns what after 2 days of laser fun...

Definitely bring your own alcohol, and be discrete about it. There is a package store nearby if you forget.

Anyone else have some ideas? I'll try to add to my list after I've had time to think some more, but any input is welcome.

Adam

http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...chmentid=12914

A 50 to 100 foot network cable... any exrta routers, HUBs , and switchs wouldn't hurt. *vigil

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A 50 to 100 foot network cable... any exrta routers, HUBs , and switchs wouldn't hurt. *vigil

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Will there be a wireless network?

Also Adam, due to the USB configuration of my projector, I'm limited on the distance I can setup from the computer. I played around with some wireless USB stuff, but it didn't work. Hopefully this won't be too much of a problem.

I can't wait to see my new 445 in this venue with all the other projectors.

Don't forget to bring things for the swap meet. That was one of my favorite parts of SELEM.

Lazerjock

D'oh! I forgot about networking! Thanks for bringing that up.

It would be a good idea for everyone to bring a long Ethernet cable with them. 25 ft minimum, and a 50 footer would probably be ideal. I have a 4-port router and an 8-port switch that I can bring, and if someone brings a wireless router we can have Wi-Fi in the auditorium as well.

Spec had a huge switch that he used to bring - it had something like 128 ports on it - but I don't know if he'll be bringing that with him this time or not. If not, then we may want a few more switches or routers. (Assuming everyone wants to be connected to the Internet, that is.)

Does anyone have a long length of Ethernet cable? (Like 200 ft?) We need a long length of cable to run from the office area (down the hall from the main lobby where the piano is) all the way into the auditorium. Anyone got a suitable piece laying around?

Chris: is your sound card DAC mounted inside your projector, or do you have a length of ILDA cable between the projector and the DAC? If everything is internal to the projector case, then I guess we'll have to save you a seat very close to the front so you can be close to your projector. Also, without an ILDA port, you won't be able to connect to the ILDA splitter box that DZ is assembling.

Re: Swap meet. Good point! If anyone has anything they'd like to sell or trade, bring it along! We'll have tables set up in the backstage areas (hallway and dressing rooms) so people can display their stuff. Also, if you're in the market for some stuff, bring extra cash!

And like I said before: If you've got a few extras of anything (ILDA cables, power cords, adapters, etc), bring it along. You never know when someone sitting next to you might need something. We try to help each other out so that everyone gets their stuff up and running. Just be sure you label it so you can be sure you get it back; the load-out period is quite chaotic!

Adam

Adam,
My projector has both. The sound card is inside the projector so I use USB to talk to it with my laptop, but I also installed a ILDA plug on the side so I can be part of the "BIG" show too.
I used a rewired parallel port A B switch to select ILDA or USB. It works great.

I have a 15' USB exterder cable so as long as I'm within 15' I'll be fine.

Chris

I have a 1000ft box of Cat 5e cable which should have atleast 500ft left on it. Along with wall jacks. If someone can get me close to accurate length needed I can build one. I also just scored a wireless B router for 5 bucks at Goodwill yesterday.


Also I have a few 25ft ilda cables laying around

I can also build longer ones.. if anyone really needs one (price negotiable)


I need to remember to sign up.. LOL

Excellent! I'll get a measurement and get back to you asap.
Would you mind bringing your wireless router too? That would be a big help!

And yeah, be sure to sign up soon. At some point I'll have to send the shirt order off to be embroidered, and after that point people won't be able to get extra shirts. It would be better to sign up earlier rather than later.

Chris: No problem - we'll put you close enough that you'll be within USB range.

Adam

Cool. Thanks. I can't wait.

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"`Ground isolation plugs? "

Speaking from past experience one does not want to "Ground lift" anything in the auditorium.

I said bye, bye, to my Quadmod's color outputs from that experience...

Steve

Bounce mirrors with mounts.

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Bounce mirrors with mounts.

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I have a couple of light bars & speaker tripods that could be used if that would help.

I have 1/2 dozen 2" bounce mirrors, (3) 4" bounce mirrors, and a single 8" bounce mirror that can be mounted to the light bars, along with (2) 4" diffraction grating sheets that can be taped to a couple of the mirrors (it's been tested with my 1 watt green, and works pretty good!!)

Should I add these to the packing list?

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Originally Posted by Stuka

I have a couple of light bars & speaker tripods that could be used if that would help.

I have 1/2 dozen 2" bounce mirrors, (3) 4" bounce mirrors, and a single 8" bounce mirror that can be mounted to the light bars, along with (2) 4" diffraction grating sheets that can be taped to a couple of the mirrors (it's been tested with my 1 watt green, and works pretty good!!)

Should I add these to the packing list?

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I apologize... I forgot to add <cough>Stuka<cough> to my statement. *retardo

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I apologize... I forgot to add <cough>Stuka<cough> to my statement. *retardo

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<cough>no problem<cough>...:D

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Originally Posted by mixedgas

QUOTE:
"`Ground isolation plugs? "

Speaking from past experience one does not want to "Ground lift" anything in the auditorium.

I said bye, bye, to my Quadmod's color outputs from that experience...

Steve

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this may be true for laser and associated equipment, but for audio equipment, you may need one to eliminate a "ground loop" if one should occur. :-)

Steve's comment is related to an unfortunate event that happened at the very first SELEM back in 2007. Turned out that one of the outlets in the woman's dressing room was wired incorrectly, and when Steve connected to it, his computer was damaged.

Subsequent investigation showed that the building wiring is not the best. There is a lot of noise on the ground leg of the 110V wiring in the auditorium. Measuring from neutral to ground should always be zero volts, but in some cases we had low level A/C (up to 10's of volts) on some circuits.

We believe these are induced signals with very little if any real current capacity. Still, it is a very noisy environment, and you are correct in that we may need to lift some grounds on the audio equipment to avoid the dreaded 60 cycle hum.

I do have a pair of battery-powered direct boxes that I can use to isolate the mixer from the amps, but this does nothing to eliminate the ground loops between the various computers and the mixer itself. So we will still have the possibility of some 60 hz hum in the audio, if certain computers are the sound source.

To combat this problem, DJ Matt is going to bring a distribution panel with several 110 V outlets that we'll connect to the main breaker panel, and we will use this remote distribution panel to power as much of the on-stage equipment as we can. This will minimize (but not completely eliminate) the ground loops.

Adam

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Originally Posted by buffo

To combat this problem, DJ Matt is going to bring a distribution panel with several 110 V outlets that we'll connect to the main breaker panel, and we will use this remote distribution panel to power as much of the on-stage equipment as we can. This will minimize (but not completely eliminate) the ground loops.

Adam

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That's funny; about a quater into your post I thought "why don't we run a distro box off the main panel". *retardo

Just a reminder: Everyone needs to bring an extension cord and a power strip to run their equipment. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to bring TWO extension cords and TWO power strips, just in case.

There will be six 20-amp circuits on the remote distribution panel on-stage. That should be enough to power all the gear we have up there. Worst case, we can use the house outlets on-stage for things like fans and foggers, and just plug the computers and projectors into the remote distro box.

Still trying to get a measurement on the length of Ethernet cable we'll need to run from Reggie's office to the stage... Hopefully I'll be able to get in touch with Reggie today.

Adam

I've got 8-10 5" (i think) adjustable bounce mirrors if y'all think i need to bring them.

Running out of room in the altima and I doubt my jeep will make the trip.

Hey Doug;

Bounce mirrors are always great - assuming you've got some kind of clamp to mount them with, that is...

We could hang them down from the railing on the balcony, or we could try to mount them on one of the lighting trusses on stage. (Targeting those overhead trusses on stage would be difficult though.) I think Jeff is going to have a pair of trusses on top of the scaffolding on the sides though, which might work as a mounting point...

I know Stuka is bringing a few bounce mirrors, and I should be able to bring 4 mirrors and a stand with mounts for them as well, but more mirrors are always better. Just be sure you've got a way to mount them to something...;)

Adam

Hey guys;

Does anyone have either an LCD or a DLP projector that they could bring to SELEM? It would need to be someone who is planning on staying for Casey Stack's Laser Safety Seminar on Monday...

Reason I ask is that the guy I had lined up to bring one may not be able to attend now. :( And I'd like to have one available at SELEM, but I'll *need* one on Monday for Casey's presentation. (He's got slides on his laptop that he'll need to display for the group.)

I'm thinking that with the recent run on those Casio "slim green" projectors, someone ought to have one of those laying around that they can bring, right? *retardo

Also, it's not required, but it would be nice if someone could bring a wireless microphone. I've got a wired mic that we can use if we have to, but a wireless one would be much nicer. So, anyone have one that they'd be willing to bring with them to SELEM?

Adam

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Hey guys;

Does anyone have either an LCD or a DLP projector that they could bring to SELEM? It would need to be someone who is planning on staying for Casey Stack's Laser Safety Seminar on Monday...

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Adam,

If all else fails I have one I could either ship to you or perhaps meet up with EVIL Adam on his way to NC.

Jim

I can bring my wireless mic, but it will have to go back with me Monday morning.

Chris

Chris;

That would be great! We won't need the wireless mic for Monday anyway.

Jim;

I appreciate the offer, but I'd like to get a projector without having to ship one. Don't want to risk it being damaged in the mail. Besides, I'm sure *someone* has one of those Casio projectors sitting on a shelf in their closet, right?

Come on guys - anyone got one that they wouldn't mind bringing to SELEM?

Adam

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Adam,

If all else fails I have one I could either ship to you or perhaps meet up with EVIL Adam on his way to NC.

Jim

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Hey Jim,
Thanks for the offer. I do have an LCD projector I can bring but I still don't know whether I'm flying or driving. Hopefully I can figure this out soon..... :rolleyes:
Thanks!
Adam

What about considerations for graphics shows?

I haven't seen the proposed layout yet, but I would think if we're setting up on scaffolding, we probably don't want to be flipping equipment around to shoot on the back wall.

Do we need to plan on setting up a couple of portable scrims?

I can tote my portable 10' x 10' "SkeetaScrim" if it might be needed.

I figure there might be a couple of Mike Dunn shows that the group hasn't experienced yet.....;) *retardo

300Evil;

Re: projector - I think I've got this covered. Jeff (RGB-gas) just sent me a PM saying that he's got one he almost positive he can bring. Will let you know for sure in a day or two.

Randy: Please bring your skeeta-scrim. We may be able to use it for a couple different things.

Regarding graphics shows, my plan was to display them on the back wall (on the "cyclorama" that they have hanging back there - which is basically just muslin cloth). And since we normally only use one projector for a graphics show, we'll pick one that has good modulation response and enough power to make a bright image. In year's past, we've used DZ's projector for that, though we don't have to use only his, if someone else would like to display something.

As for the scaffold layout, Jeff and I are still working on the final design, but I do have a preliminary drawing that I can post:

http://www.photonlexicon.com/gallery...LEM+layout.jpg

Like I said, this is a work in progress, but the plan is to have a double-stack of scaffold on either side of the stage with a truss at the very top of each one for mounting different equipment, plus a shelf at the 7 ft level and a shelf at the 3 ft level. The long shelf in the middle between the two main scaffold sections is purposefully set low so graphics projectors can be placed there and aimed back at the cyclorama to run graphics shows. (They can also be turned around to run beam shows into the auditorium.)

The shelves will be 24 inches wide (or rather, deep - that is, distance from front to back), so there shouldn't be any problems with setting large projectors on them. Also, the middle shelf will have at least a pair of supports in the center, if not more.

If people thing we need more space, we could put a second long shelf in the middle at the 7 ft level, but this would make it difficult to view graphics shows on the cyclorama, which is why we only have one shelf in the current design. So if you've got comments or suggestions about this plan, please speak up now.

Adam

Thanks for bringing this up, Stuka. I think the better prepared we are the easier this will be. I have no clue as to how many projectors we'll have, but I'm guessing it'll be more than last year.

Buffo, I like the layout, I'm wondering though, if we should have an additional shelf/table setup between the front of the stage and the cyclorama. Somewhere around the distro, maybe a bit closer to the cyclorama. If I remember, we had 2 or 3 table rows setup last year in this configuration and they were completely full.

For graphic shows, when the projectors are turned toward the cyclorama, maybe we should close off the section around the distro as sort of a "hot" zone.

Any to everyone bringing equipment. Since this event is going to be a good bit bigger, you might want to label your cables and/or tools.

Adam -

The layout looks good!
Given the growth in participation, that wil probably be the route we'll need to take from here on out...cool!! :cool:

I'm in full agreement with DZ concerning the more we prepare, the better! (and the "hot zone" idea sounds good, too!!)

With that in mind, might I suggest we actually start listing the major equipment items we plan to bring?
(Might help with the pre-event master planning)

Also, for whoever is going to be the administrator of the SELEM LaserLAN, it would probably save quite a bit of time - and frustration - if a network address scheme were established prior to arrival, so we could quickly setup the computers with pre-assigned addresses as needed.
(BTW - the QM.NET addresses could be changed, but I personally would prefer not to, since we could be "dead-in-the-water" if we develop network issues with the box itself).

As far as a "master projector" for the graphics shows, that sounds like a pretty good idea -
we'll just need to leave it accessible to switch out controllers, since there might be some new graphics shows secured to a particular controller (hint, hint...;))

Here's my major gear list so far:

Laptop
QM2000.net @ 192.168.1.150
RGB projector
DZ argon lumia projector (stand-alone)
Chinese DMX "Nebulaser" (Bliss-light 'ish)
Mackie 1202 12-ch mixer
(2) speaker / light stands with bounce mirrors
Portable SkeetaScrim stand (10' x 10')
Antari Z-300 Fazer

New show contributions:

Custom beams - none :mad:
(unless you count the partially-completed TSO show I started working on LAST year....:( :o)

Graphics (Mike Dunn variety, secured - which means no sharing - sorry!) -
1 each: Pink Floyd, Santana, Collective Soul;
3 each: U2

*retardo :cool:

David;

I didn't add in all the tables in that drawing above, because it made it too cluttered with the measurements for the scaffold. But yeah, there will definitely need to be more tables, and we probably will end up having some in the middle area where the power distribution box is located. My hope is to only have computers and related gear on those tables though, so that all the projectors can be on the scaffold up front.

I absolutely encourage *everyone* to label all their equipment - especially little things like cables, cords, flashlights, and power strips. It's amazing how easily those things can get lost...

Randy;

As for the LAN administrator, I think that's going to be Aaron. And if we do things the same way as last time, we'll use the DHCP server that's built-in to the router to configure everyone's IP address automatically. Aaron will still have to assign each projector to a projection zone manually, but that's something he's done several times before. Once it's done, Aaron's machine will become the master controller for all LD-2000 machines on the network.

When it comes time to show content from other LD-2000 systems, Aaron will have to move to that machine and re-configure the zones on that machine. It's not hard, and once he's got it done on his machine he can copy the data to a document and paste it in on the other machine in no time. (Then that machine will be able to control all LD-2000 systems on the network.)

I'm probably going to ask that all Pangolin LD-2000 owners plug their systems into the network so they can be synchronized with the .net application. That will leave the maximum number of ports free on the ILDA splitter for non-Pangolin projectors. This way, people who are not running Pangolin can plug their projectors into the splitter, and their projector will be able to display the same shows as all the Pangolin ones.

And when it comes time to watch shows from other controllers (like Full Auto, Mamba, or even shows made with Spaghetti and displayed on a sound card DAC), we can plug that one controller into the splitter box and still have at least 10 projectors running those shows!

Adam

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...As for the LAN administrator, I think that's going to be Aaron. And if we do things the same way as last time, we'll use the DHCP server that's built-in to the router to configure everyone's IP address automatically. Aaron will still have to assign each projector to a projection zone manually, but that's something he's done several times before. Once it's done, Aaron's machine will become the master controller for all LD-2000 machines on the network.

When it comes time to show content from other LD-2000 systems, Aaron will have to move to that machine and re-configure the zones on that machine. It's not hard, and once he's got it done on his machine he can copy the data to a document and paste it in on the other machine in no time. (Then that machine will be able to control all LD-2000 systems on the network.)

I'm probably going to ask that all Pangolin LD-2000 owners plug their systems into the network so they can be synchronized with the .net application. That will leave the maximum number of ports free on the ILDA splitter for non-Pangolin projectors. This way, people who are not running Pangolin can plug their projectors into the splitter, and their projector will be able to display the same shows as all the Pangolin ones.

And when it comes time to watch shows from other controllers (like Full Auto, Mamba, or even shows made with Spaghetti and displayed on a sound card DAC), we can plug that one controller into the splitter box and still have at least 10 projectors running those shows!

Adam

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Sounds good -

DHCP should work fine - he'll just need to set aside the addresses for the QM2000.net boxes.

No reconfiguration should be required for most of the commercial graphics shows - single zone, one projector, keeps it simple! :)

For the secured shows, we will need to be able to switch controllers, since the shows are linked to the imbedded serial number of the controller.

I'm assuming we're covered with the required gear to smoke the place out again... ? :eek:

:)

Randy;

I'll have my big Antari unit, and I think DJMatt will be bringing his large fogger. Beyond that, I don't know.

I'd like to have at least one more large fogger there though - just as a back-up, or maybe a hazer or fazer... Not sure yet what everyone is bringing. You volunteering to bring yours?

Adam

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Randy;

I'll have my big Antari unit, and I think DJMatt will be bringing his large fogger. Beyond that, I don't know.

I'd like to have at least one more large fogger there though - just as a back-up, or maybe a hazer or fazer... Not sure yet what everyone is bringing. You volunteering to bring yours?

Adam

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I added it to my list of stuff.... I need a bigger truck!! :p

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I need a bigger truck!! :p

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Me too! That's why I'll be hauling that 4 x 8 trailer up there again this year. It hurts the gas mileage, but it's the only way I can bring all the gear!:cool:

Adam

I have a Boom Stand I can bring for a mic, if needed, but my cable is only 10', since I use it in my bedroom. I also have a shock mount that goes on the end of the boom. Finally, it sounds like someone else has the mixer covered, but I have a nice little Behringer Xenyx X1204FX, that can be backup just in case.

Please bring your mixer! I can only connect 8 stereo channels to mine, and from time to time we need to get audio from another computer (frequently located on the other side of the stage) connected to the sound system. Plugging and un-plugging audio cables with a live system is a pain... It would be great if we could put your mixer on one side, mine on the other, and then send the audio from yours to mine. That would give us greater flexibility.

Probably won't need the mic stand... *IF* we have a presenter (unsure at this point), they usually use a wireless mic and walk around. Even if they use a wired mic, they'll still be walking around, so a stand probably won't help.

Adam

Let me know if I need to bring my 2nd spiderbox (distro to you guys..lol!) Or anything elese.
This is going to be FUN!!!
*warnDJ Matt*warn

Hey Matt;

I was finally able to pick up one of the GE THQB-series captive breakers for that industrial breaker panel they have at SELEM, so we're all set. Little bastard was expensive, but it's worth it since now we'll be able to pull 100 amps if need be. *retardo

So bring the distro with the fattest wire you have. (If you only have the one with number 8 wire, we'll have to drop back to the 50 amp breaker we used last time, but I'd like to use the bigger breaker if you've got the wire to support it. Either number 4 or number 6 would be great.)

My distro has # 8 wire on it, by the way...

Adam

Awesome!!!
I just went and checked Ive got one with #6 and one with #8. So Ill bring the #8 one. I think theres about theres about 100ft of cord on it.
Oh is anyone bringing hoses for water hook up for some Ions? Id like to bring a SP 165. Didnt know if anyone was already bringing hoses.

*warnDJ Matt*warn

Er, no - please bring the one with the # 6 wire. It will be able to handle more current. (#6 wire is larger than # 8 wire dude...)

Or you could bring both if you want, but the one with the # 6 wire is the one we really want.

If *anyone* plans to bring a water-cooled ion laser, please bring your own hoses and be sure they're sized appropriately for your laser. Smaller heads (like an I-60) can get away with small hose, but larger heads need more water. I wouldn't suggest trying to use someone else's hose, lest you end up starving your laser and overheating it.

Figure on a minimum of two 25 ft sections of hose. A 25 footer and a 50 footer is probably the optimal solution, since it will allow us to route the discharge out the loading dock door to the storm sewer. (The water source is next door to the room with the 3 phase power panel.)

How many people are planning to bring water-cooled ion lasers? (Hands?)

Adam

*retardo Mybad..... I ment to say #6...*retardo*retardo Its called talking on the phone and writing at the same time....*retardo
Ok that works. Just thought Id ask.
If I have room Ill bring my SP 165

Oh does anyone need 3 pin DMX cables? Ive got about a mile of them*retardo Let me know and Ill bring some.

*warnDJ Matt*warn

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*retardo Mybad..... I ment to say #6...*retardo*retardo Its called talking on the phone and writing at the same time....*retardo

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HAHA! No problem pal...

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If I have room Ill bring my SP 165

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Cool. I might bring one of my argons - not sure yet. Maybe the I-60...

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Oh does anyone need 3 pin DMX cables? Ive got about a mile of them*retardo Let me know and Ill bring some.

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Please bring spares! They can double as XLR cables in a pinch. Plus there will be at least 2, and possibly as many as 5 DMX controller present. Extra cables are always appreciated! (Label them though, so you're sure you'll get them back.)

Adam

Can do!!!:) Plus Ill bring my small Mobo and stick it some were.

Oh does anyone know how to fix a Laserworld 473nm. blue? I fired mine up lastnight, and it just went out, I hear something flopping around inside....:(

*warnDJ Matt*warn

Ok fixed the blue:D I guess it was the KTP that fell out... good old LaserW---d...*retardo

*warnDJ Matt*warn

:o

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Originally Posted by buffo

Hey guys;
Does anyone have either an LCD or a DLP projector that they could bring to SELEM? It would need to be someone who is planning on staying for Casey Stack's Laser Safety Seminar on Monday...

Reason I ask is that the guy I had lined up to bring one may not be able to attend now. :( And I'd like to have one available at SELEM, but I'll *need* one on Monday for Casey's presentation. (He's got slides on his laptop that he'll need to display for the group.)

I'm thinking that with the recent run on those Casio "slim green" projectors, someone ought to have one of those laying around that they can bring, right? *retardo

Also, it's not required, but it would be nice if someone could bring a wireless microphone. I've got a wired mic that we can use if we have to, but a wireless one would be much nicer. So, anyone have one that they'd be willing to bring with them to SELEM?

Adam

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I have one that I can bring for the seminar, thats if nobody else has committed to bring one

Is XLR ok for audio? Also when is setup?

Finally if no one has claimed the ends of the scaffolding I would like to mount my 2 mobolazers on each end? :)

Hi Frank;

Half of the channels on my mixer have XLR inputs, so that will work just fine. (Wait, why am I telling you this? I bought the mixer from you! You probably know 10 times more about it than I do!) *retardo

Setup starts at Noon on Friday, August 20th. Those trusses on the side scaffolds would be perfect for your mobo units. :cool: (Didn't know you had a matched set... Cool!) I may have my Q-beam unit ready by then as well - not 100% sure though. (Gonna have to ask you to give me another tutorial session on operating the DMX lighting controller though... I can't remember half of the stuff you showed me in Florida!)

Don't know how much other gear will be on those trusses, but my guess is - not much. So space shouldn't be a problem for that. Still, at least one other person (Stuka) will also be bringing a truss, so if we need more room, we can always hang another one.

Adam

ah ok I wasn't sure if we were using that mixer since you only mentioned RCA jacks...

I am not bringing the little-g mobolazer, just these little guys :)

http://flecom.net/lasers/mobos.JPG

Wow! When did you get those? (And how much?)

Very cool dude!

Adam