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by dodell
Fri Jun 20, 2003 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-axis mirror controller
Replies: 17
Views: 7732

Re: 2-axis mirror controller

You can do at least as much (probably more) hardware control under Linux/BSD as you can under DOS/Windows environments. Timing will be more reliable under a UNIX environment as well.<p>I did note that you were talking about the parallel port; this won't be a problem at all.<p>Thanks for all the help...
by dodell
Thu Jun 12, 2003 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-axis mirror controller
Replies: 17
Views: 7732

Re: 2-axis mirror controller

Ah, I'd probably be using Linux to control this thing anyway, so QBasic isn't going to be useful for me. I've done electronics programming though a serial port in C before for a (I think) more difficult project.<p>Thanks for all the information!<p>Kind regards,
Devon
by dodell
Wed Jun 11, 2003 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-axis mirror controller
Replies: 17
Views: 7732

Re: 2-axis mirror controller

Our application just needs to let people see that we're drawing something with a LASER and make them think "cool" and dance harder. :) . The electronics guy hasn't worked in this sector before, but it sounds to me like all the problems (or features) are going to be found in the software I'...
by dodell
Wed Jun 11, 2003 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-axis mirror controller
Replies: 17
Views: 7732

Re: 2-axis mirror controller

Grant,<p>Thanks a lot for the schematics. I have a couple of questions about them:<p>1) What is the precision to which they can control these motors - or, if more applicable, <p>2) What is the precision of control regarding the motors they *can* control.<p>This is really great being able to control ...
by dodell
Tue Jun 10, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-axis mirror controller
Replies: 17
Views: 7732

Re: 2-axis mirror controller

Bob,<p>Thanks for the link!<p>We're not doing something as precise as scanning wafers; we're trying to build a programmable device to control a couple of mirrors for LASER lighting effects (i.e. parties and dj stuff). <p>We're wondering if there may be lists of parts for this kind of project, perhap...
by dodell
Tue Jun 10, 2003 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2-axis mirror controller
Replies: 17
Views: 7732

2-axis mirror controller

A couple friends of mine and I are interested in building a controller for 2 stepping motors, which would steer a couple of mirrors for laser lighting effects. Any pointers on kits/parts for this kind of project would be highly appreciated.<p>Thanks,<p>Devon O'Dell