Helios Laser Projector DAC KIT - ILDA computer interface (authorized homebrew)

Description

Helios Laser DAC KIT (authorized homebrew).
Open Source Credit:
This project was created and currently supported by
Gitle Mikkelsen
at
https://bitlasers.com/
https://github.com/Grix/helios_dac
If you would like a warranty and professional support please purchase the
Helios Laser DAC
from
Gitle
Gitle
also supports
LaserShowGen Pro
at
https://bitlasers.com.
LaserShowGen
works with
Helios Laser DAC
right out of the box with little to no
additional
software required.
General Conditions of sell:
Authorized sell of
Helios Laser DAC KIT
.
While the project is Open Source / Open Hardware
Gitle
Mikkelsen
retains exclusive rights to sell and distribute the
Helios Laser DAC
.
Fortunately,
Gitle
has given permission for me to offer a limited number of
Helios Laser DAC KITS
(I provide the parts, and you provide the solder)
As part of this arrangement,
Gitle
and
bitlasers
will provide
no support or warranty
of any homebrew
Helios Laser DAC KITS.
Don't send e-mails to
Gitle
asking for help building this kit.  Feel free to contact me with any questions though.
Again if you need a warranty and professional support purchase the
Helios Laser DAC
from
Gitle.
You can find the
Helios Laser DAC
for sell on E-Bay from
Gitle
as user
grixm
or use google and search for
"helios laser dac"
What you need:
SMD soldering equipment
Hot air gun
Fine tip temperature controlled soldering iron
FLUX (lots of it)
Magnification
Steady hands
A little patience
Software such as LaserShowGen (free) or LaserShowGet Pro (~)
What you get:
A high quality ILDA laser controller at a LOW LOW price
The entire Bill Of Materials needed to build the Helios Laser DAC
Project case
All SMD components, PCB connectors, and case
Some of the SMD devices are tiny and easily lost.
A few spares for the easily lost items will be included to ensure that if you lose one or two parts you can still complete the build.
If you lose more than a few contact me and I'll mail you the needed parts.
This offer to replace lost SMD components only covers the SMD resistors and capacitors
Construction advice
Order of assembly
How to get it working
Some things to watch out for
Links to firmware flashing utility used to install pre-built Helios firmware
https://github.com/Grix/helios_dac/tree/master/utility/FirmwareUpdater/cli
Only needed one time to initially install firmware on processor
Links to source code and project documentation
https://github.com/Grix/helios_dac
What you don't get:
All the parts shown in the photo.  You only get what you need to build one complete kit.
Any warranty
Any support from
Gitle
A guarantee of any kind