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June 09, 2016, at 04:11 AM by CAF - Wrong board link to OSHPark... corrected this.
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I have uploaded the Eagle .BRD file to [[https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/yLmmdZeB|OSHPark.com board service for the convenience of ordering the boards]]. The service provides 3 boards for around $26. If you would like less expensive boards (less quality) then try [[http://dirtypcbs.com/|Dirty PCBS]]. They also take Eagle .BRD files directly. For any other services use the Gerber files provided in the Hardware release below. Most services take Gerber files zipped up in a zip file.
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I have uploaded the Eagle .BRD file to [[https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/Mcv6ShuF|OSHPark.com board service for the convenience of ordering the boards]]. The service provides 3 boards for around $26. If you would like less expensive boards (less quality) then try [[http://dirtypcbs.com/|Dirty PCBS]]. They also take Eagle .BRD files directly. For any other services use the Gerber files provided in the Hardware release below. Most services take Gerber files zipped up in a zip file.
June 09, 2016, at 04:09 AM by CAF - Adding more board ordering information.
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I have uploaded the Eagle .BRD file to [[https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/yLmmdZeB|OSHPark.com board service for the convenience of ordering the boards]].
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I have uploaded the Eagle .BRD file to [[https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/yLmmdZeB|OSHPark.com board service for the convenience of ordering the boards]]. The service provides 3 boards for around $26. If you would like less expensive boards (less quality) then try [[http://dirtypcbs.com/|Dirty PCBS]]. They also take Eagle .BRD files directly. For any other services use the Gerber files provided in the Hardware release below. Most services take Gerber files zipped up in a zip file.
June 09, 2016, at 04:04 AM by CAF - Added link to OSHPark board service.
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!!! Ordering Boards:

I have uploaded the Eagle .BRD file to [[https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/yLmmdZeB|OSHPark.com board service for the convenience of ordering the boards]].
September 21, 2012, at 06:42 PM by CAF - Fixed some headings that I just made.
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!! [[http://www.hingednewt.com/Pages/Spaghetti.aspx|Spaghetti Laser Show Software]]
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!!!! [[http://www.hingednewt.com/Pages/Spaghetti.aspx|Spaghetti Laser Show Software]]
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!! [[http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/LSX.php|LSX Laser Show Software]]
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!!!! [[http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/LSX.php|LSX Laser Show Software]]
September 21, 2012, at 06:34 PM by CAF - Added a short list of instructions for adding the OLSD.DLL to the
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!! [[http://www.hingednewt.com/Pages/Spaghetti.aspx|Spaghetti Laser Show Software]]

To install the OLSD.DLL driver on your computer so it works with Spaghetti laser show software:

1) Rename the OLSD.DLL to FSX2.DLL
2) Copy FSX2.DLL to the C:\Program Files\The Hinged Newt\Spaghetti\Drivers\ folder.

!! [[http://hacylon.case.edu/ebay/laser_diode/LSX.php|LSX Laser Show Software]]

TODO - for now see the excellent tutorial thread that DrLava wrote on the Photon Lexicon forum here [[http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/18351-Using-the-Open-Laser-Show-DAC-(OLSD)-with-LSX-laser-show-software|http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/18351-Using-the-Open-Laser-Show-DAC-(OLSD)-with-LSX-laser-show-software]]

OR

Just simply copy the OLSD.DLL into the driver folder (TODO add the driver folder path). This should overwrite the OSLD.DLL that is in there already (which is the non-public version).
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January 06, 2012, at 04:59 AM by CAF - Added port map and ILDA connector pinout.
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!!! Arduino/AVR Port Map
|| border=1
||! Jmp ||! Arduino Pin ||! AVR Pin ||! Direction ||! OLSD Function ||
|| J3 || Digital 10 || PB2(SS) || Output || #CS DAC ||
|| J3 || Digital 11 || PB3(MOSI) || Output || SPI Data to DAC ||
|| J3 || Digital 13 || PB5(SCK) || Output || SPI Clock to DAC ||
|| J3 || Digital 9 || PB1 || Output || #LDAC DAC ||
|| J3 || Digital 8 || PB0 || Output || #CTS to FTDI Chip (not on shield) ||
|| J1 || Digital 7 || PD7 || Output || Red R2R Bit 2 ||
|| J1 || Digital 6 || PD6 || Output || Red R2R Bit 1 ||
|| J1 || Digital 5 || PD5 || Output || Red R2R Bit 0 ||
|| J1 || Digital 4 || PD4 || Output || Green R2R Bit 2 ||
|| J1 || Digital 3 || PD3 || Output || Green R2R Bit 1 ||
|| J1 || Digital 2 || PD2 || Output || Green R2R Bit 0 ||
|| J2 || Analog 0 || PC0 || Output || Blue R2R Bit 0 ||
|| J2 || Analog 1 || PC1 || Output || Blue R2R Bit 1 ||
|| J2 || Analog 2 || PC2 || Output || Blue R2R Bit 2 ||
|| J2 || Analog 3 || PC3 || Output || ILDA Shutter ||
|| J2 || Analog 4 || PC4 || Output || Status LED (1 = On) ||
|| J2 || Analog 5 || PC5 || Input || User Switch (0 = Pressed) ||

!!! ILDA 25 Pin D-Sub MAP
||border = 1
||! Pin ||! Function ||
|| 1 || X+ ||
|| 2 || Y+ ||
|| 3 || NC ||
|| 4 || Interlock (Connected to Pin 17) ||
|| 5 || R+ ||
|| 6 || G+ ||
|| 7 || B+ ||
|| 8 || NC ||
|| 9 || NC ||
|| 10 || NC ||
|| 11 || NC ||
|| 12 || NC ||
|| 13 || Shutter ||
|| 14 || X- ||
|| 15 || Y- ||
|| 16 || NC ||
|| 17 || Interlock (Connected to Pin 4) ||
|| 18-20 || Ground (for color outputs) ||
|| 21 || NC ||
|| 22 || NC ||
|| 23 || NC ||
|| 24 || NC ||
|| 25 || Ground ||

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January 05, 2012, at 04:22 AM by CAF - Added blurb about Arduino library in the "Write youR Own Programs" section.
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You can also write your own programs for the Arduino micro-controller that hosts the OLSD board. There is a library to install in your Arduino IDE that allows you to output points at specific rates. There is an example for a point, line, and circle included with the library. See the downloads above for more information.
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* [[Attach:OLSD_V3_Arduino_Library_V1.zip|OLSD_V3_Arduino_Library_V1.zip]]
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Arduino_Library_V1.zip|OLSD_V3_Arduino_Library_V1.zip]]
January 05, 2012, at 04:19 AM by CAF - Added the arduino library.
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* [[Attach:OLSD_V3_Arduino_Library_V1.zip|OLSD_V3_Arduino_Library_V1.zip]]
To install the Arduino library, unzip and copy the OLSD folder into the Libraries folder of your Arduino Application. Then close and restart the IDE. There will be 4 examples available as well accessible from the File->Examples->OLSD sub menu.
January 01, 2012, at 04:01 AM by CAF - Fixing hardware zip file link at bottom of page.
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_1011011.zip | OLSD Laser Shield Hardware - OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip]]
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip | OLSD Laser Shield Hardware - OLSD_V3_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip]]
January 01, 2012, at 04:00 AM by CAF - Added link back to main page... how to do bread crumbs?
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[[Open Laser Show DAC | Back to OLSD Main Page]]
January 01, 2012, at 03:30 AM by CAF - Fixed a misspeliing of Hardware.
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Hardawre_Release_10112011.zip|OLSD Hardware - OLSD_V3_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip]]
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip|OLSD Hardware - OLSD_V3_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip]]
December 31, 2011, at 11:24 PM by CAF - Revised for new software hardware 10112011
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[[Attach:OLSD.DLL | Interface DLL V2.0]]

[[Attach:OLSD_Test.exe | Test Program V2.2]]

MLD File (coming soon)

[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Software_Release_08202011.zip|OLSD Software - OLSD_V3_Software_Release_08202011.zip]]
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[[Attach:OLSD.DLL | Interface DLL V3.2]]

[[Attach:OLSDTest.exe | Test Program V3.2]]

[[Attach:OLSD.mld | MLD File V1.1]]

[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Software_Release_10112011.zip|OLSD Software - OLSD_V3_Software_Release_10112011.zip]]

[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Hardawre_Release_10112011.zip|OLSD Hardware - OLSD_V3_Hardware_Release_10112011
.zip]]
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[[Attach:OLSDTest_3.zip | OLSDTest]]
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!!! OLSDTest
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[[Attach:OLSC_VS2005_OLSD_2.zip|OLSD DLL]]
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!!! OLSD DLL
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[[Attach:OLSD_Firmware_V2_2.zip | OLSD Firmware]]
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!!! OLSD Firmware
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_0802011.zip | OLSD Laser Shield Hardware - OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_08202011.zip]]
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[[Attach:OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_1011011.zip | OLSD Laser Shield Hardware - OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_10112011.zip]]
December 31, 2011, at 10:52 PM by CAF - Initial OLSD Rev3 Page
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%width=400%[[Attach:OLSDV3_BIG.JPG | Attach:OLSDV3_SMALL.JPG"OLSD V3 Arduino Shields"]]|'''OLSD V3 Arduino Shields'''
\\

The Open Laser Show DAC is an Open Source Hardware/Software project.

It implements a Laser Show DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) that uses the [[http://www.laserfx.com/Backstage.LaserFX.com/Standards/ISP-DB25.html|ILDA standard laser projector connector]]. The one exception that it uses singled ended color signals.

If you would like a history of this project and how it got to this point please go to the [[OLSDHistory|DAC History Page]]. The history page details the origin of the idea and its progression over the years.

!!! Specifications:
* Scan Rates: 1 kpps to 30 kpps
* XY Resolution: 12 Bits
* Color Resolution: 3 bits (for a total of 512 colors)
* Colors: Red, Green, Blue outputs
* TTL Shutter Output
* Built in test patterns accessible by button.

This board is built as an [[http://shieldlist.org/|Arduino Shield]]. It requires a [[http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardDuemilanove|Arduino 2009 (Duemilanove)]] or compatible Arduino
micro-controller board. The important thing that is needed for compatibility is the FTDI USB to Serial
converter chip. The newer UNO boards are not supported yet. In order for the software/hardware to work
properly a jumper wire needs to be added between the CTS pin on the Arduino/FTDI chip and digital pin 8.
This is used to control the stream of serial data being sent to the Arduino. Some boards make this easy and
include a pad for the CTS pin (Arduino and Seeduino brands). The Freeduino will work however it does not
break out a pad for the CTS pin (this makes it a bit more difficult to modify).

!!! Downloads:

USB Drivers [[Attach:Drivers/CDM20600.zip | Zip]] or [[Attach:Drivers/CDM20600.exe | Self Installing]] -> latest drivers can also be found [[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm | here on FTDI's web site]].

[[Attach:OLSD.DLL | Interface DLL V2.0]]

[[Attach:OLSD_Test.exe | Test Program V2.2]]

MLD File (coming soon)

[[Attach:OLSD_V3_Software_Release_08202011.zip|OLSD Software - OLSD_V3_Software_Release_08202011.zip]]

The following components are part of the OLSD (Open Laser Show DAC) project:

[[Attach:OLSDTest_3.zip | OLSDTest]]

This program is written in Microsoft Visual C++ using MFC (Visual Studio 2005).
Use this program to test the OLSD hardware. This software includes several built
in test patterns inlcuding the ILDA12k, ILDA30k, Quadrature, Laser Media, and a
few other test frames that I devised.

[[Attach:OLSC_VS2005_OLSD_2.zip|OLSD DLL]]

This is a DLL library that uses the Open Laser Show Controller interface. It can be used
by other applications to interface with the OLSD hardware in a standard way. This DLL project
is written in Microsoft Visual C++ (using Visual Studio 2005).

The source code for the DLL test application is included as well.

You can find more information about the OLSC here.

[[Attach:OLSD_Firmware_V2_2.zip | OLSD Firmware]]

This is the Arduino firmware. It was tested using a [[http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardDuemilanove|Arduino Duemilanove with ATMega328]], [[http://www.freeduino.org/|Freeduino]] and [[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/seeeduino-v221-atmega-328p-p-669.html?cPath=132_133|Seeeduino]].

It will fit in a smaller amount of flash however you may need to remove some
of the built in test frames.

This firmware supports point output rates up to 30kpps. It also has
built in test patterns. These are activated by pressed the button near the ILDA
connector.

The firmware was developed using WinAVR. There are 2 development environments to choose from. A
make file is included. Project files are included for MS Visual Studio 2005 and AVR Studio 4. You can also
compile and upload to the Arduino from the command line too. Programming is done through the Arduino
Boot Loader using the included AVR Dude programming tool. Alternatively AVR Studio can be used to
program the Arduino through ISP.

[[Attach:OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_0802011.zip | OLSD Laser Shield Hardware - OLSD_V3B_Hardware_Release_08202011.zip]]

Schematic, Board Layout, Gerbers, and Bill Of Materials (with Digi-Key stock numbers).
The schematic and board were done in the free version of Eagle CAD. A PDF version
of the schematic has been included. All parts except for PCB and Arduino can be
purchased from Digi-Key using the included Digi-Key part numbers.

!!! Writing Your Own Programs:

It is possible to write your own programs that communicate with the OLSD device. You can use either the
interface DLL, the CLaserOutput class object or you can roll your own. For more information see the OLSC
documentation and the OLSDTest program.