Helios Laser DAC is an USB to ILDA (ISP-DB25) adapter, used for connecting an ILDA laser to computer software. It is compatible with every laser projector with a standard ILDA port, and connects to any computer using USB.
Getting started
Connect the Helios to your computer using a USB cable (included), and then to your laser show projector’s ILDA-port using a male to female DB25 cable (“ILDA cable”). The “Power” light should turn on. The DAC should now be detectable in compatible software. When the DAC is outputting signals to the laser projector, the “Output” light will be lit.
When using lasers, it is important to practice safety and familiarize yourself with local regulations.
Compatible software
The Helios DAC works with many apps. Try LaserShowGen, a basic laser show suite for both pre-programmed and live performances. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. You can download a free version of LaserShowGen on bitlasers.com/lasershowgen-sw
Full list of compatible software:
- LaserShowGen (Windows, Mac, Linux, freemium)
- Lasershow Xpress (LSX) (Windows)
- Derivative TouchDesigner (Windows, Mac, freemium)
- MadMapper / MadLaser (Windows, Mac)
- Liberation* (Mac, Windows)
- Spaghetti Laser Show (Windows)
- HE-Laserscan (Windows, freemium)
- Modulaser (Windows, Mac)
- Maxwell (Windows, Mac)
- Lasercam (Windows)
- openFrameworks, via ofxLaser or ofxHelios (Mac, Linux, Windows, free and open source)
- Pure Data, via pd_helios (Mac, Linux, Windows, free and open source)
- Millumin (Mac)
- ILD Render (Windows)
- vvvv, via HeliosLaserDac node (Windows, freemium)
- OsciStudio (Windows, Mac)
- LaserFromSound VST (Windows, Mac)
- Laser Juice (Mac, Windows, freemium)
- LFI Player (Windows, free and open source)
- osc2laser (Mac, Windows, Linux, free and open source)
*Get the first month of Liberation free by using coupon code HELIOSFIRSTMONTH
Support
The Helios DAC has a warranty of two years against defects.
If you experience problems with the DAC, you can contact us on https://bitlasers.com/about/.
You can also try visiting the main Helios DAC website on https://bitlasers.com/helios-laser-dac/, as it contains more detailed information about usage, as well as tools for developers to interface with the Helios DAC in custom software.
Electronics such as the Helios should be disposed of through an e-waste recycling center, not thrown in the trash.