DL2 getting brighter?

[quote=schiefels]We have added some DMX control of the projectors themselves, done through the serial port on the Orbital Head control box. One of the functions that we have added is the ability to control the blackout shutter built into the Roadster projector allowing for an on-the-fly complete black out. We have also added focus and zoom control of the lens if applicable. I know both of these functions work on the 16 and 20k Roadsters.

Sweet! I didn't realize that. To be honest I haven't used an orbital head since the original model way back in the day.

[quote=schiefels]One disadvantage that you didn't touch on that I feel is a big one is the movement of the Orbital Head as compared to the DL.2 head. The DL.2 moves linearly from one point to another, while the Orbital Head moves in arcs. Also, depending on which function you adjust on the Orbital Head (pan or tilt) it will also cause the image to rotate. Both of these things can make is a bit difficult to get the output of the projector into the correct place with the correct orientation. It's by far not impossible, but requires a bit more thought when placing/orienting the projector and the Orbital Head.

As Microsoft would say "That's not a bug....that's a feature" ;)

Yes, I agree programming the orbital heads is a little bit tricker than a DL.2.

The rotational problem is usually fairly easily overcome with Z-axis rotation though....just like the old Cybers and Technos that rotate their gobos in sync with the Pan to compensate. Although it is not always quite that simple witha 3:4 aspect box as opposed to a round beam, especially when Global Keystone is applied as well.

Another way to get more brightness is to use more DL.2s and "stack" them. This can also be done with Collage + stack....the drawback is that you need double the number of units, and be very careful how you place them.:D

[quote=schiefels]We have added some DMX control of the projectors themselves, done through the serial port on the Orbital Head control box. One of the functions that we have added is the ability to control the blackout shutter built into the Roadster projector allowing for an on-the-fly complete black out. We have also added focus and zoom control of the lens if applicable. I know both of these functions work on the 16 and 20k Roadsters.

Sweet! I didn't realize that. To be honest I haven't used an orbital head since the original model way back in the day.

[quote=schiefels]One disadvantage that you didn't touch on that I feel is a big one is the movement of the Orbital Head as compared to the DL.2 head. The DL.2 moves linearly from one point to another, while the Orbital Head moves in arcs. Also, depending on which function you adjust on the Orbital Head (pan or tilt) it will also cause the image to rotate. Both of these things can make is a bit difficult to get the output of the projector into the correct place with the correct orientation. It's by far not impossible, but requires a bit more thought when placing/orienting the projector and the Orbital Head.

As Microsoft would say "That's not a bug....that's a feature" ;)

Yes, I agree programming the orbital heads is a little bit tricker than a DL.2.

The rotational problem is usually fairly easily overcome with Z-axis rotation though....just like the old Cybers and Technos that rotate their gobos in sync with the Pan to compensate. Although it is not always quite that simple witha 3:4 aspect box as opposed to a round beam, especially when Global Keystone is applied as well.

Another way to get more brightness is to use more DL.2s and "stack" them. This can also be done with Collage + stack....the drawback is that you need double the number of units, and be very careful how you place them.:D