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Powerful Software Complete with Dedicated Controller!

Unlimited Graphics & Effects that Surpass DMX Style Systems

Not An Artist? Use laser graphics libraries or ILDA files

Merlin is supported by all the major laser graphics houses. A large catalog of laser graphics are available for your choosing. Merlin can also use ILDA standard graphics files as well.

Merlin's Easy to Use Graphical Software

The system includes powerful laser creation and control software all accessible via a user friendly graphical interface. Creative features include: built in 3D editor, real-time editing on screen and/or on laser, text with multiple fonts, lissajous/spirographic generation, full control over scale, translation, skew, rotation and animation. All effects are calculated real-time without in-between images being generated. For full details on this powerful software please download the complete manual here: Download (482K PDF)

Straight Forward Laser Show Control

DJ SHOW - The Real-Time Gig Control Interface
Our mouse/keyboard driven DJ Show control interface makes it easy for even a novice to run a show at a gig.
Naturally, the optional touch screen or rack mount touch keypad are also supported. Power users can also use the Show interface to run their shows.

Easily Create Your Own UNIQUE Content

SHOW, SCENE, IMAGE - The Edit & Creation Control Interfaces
Control all the nuances of a complete Show, create an range of effects and animations in a Scene, or draw or make a new Images. These screen permit complete control of the software. They are all easy to follow for both the novice and expert alike. Use these screens to create your masterpiece. Run and create them in real-time and store the ones you like. Please see the manual for the full set of Show, Scene and Image creation and editing control functionality..
Complete Manual: Download (482K PDF)

SHOW

SCENE (Animator Tool)

IMAGE (Point Editor)

How It Works

Most laser software is hampered by the instability of Windows, generally requiring an additional co-processing board in order to get around Window's limitations. Accordingly, these systems are very expensive, often costing thousands of dollars.

Merlin's approach is different.

Merlin skips Windows entirely and boots directly into its own high powered real-time operating system. Merlin's graphical OS is designed for lasers. It leverages the performance of the dedicated computer's existing powerful CPU engine for fast and stable performance. If you want to run on a laptop that configuration can be purchased as an option. Merlin is compatible all popular graphics projectors, scanners and supports the ILDA projectors standard, including X and Y axis, RGB color and Blanking signals.

Technical Features

• Interfaces with industry standard projectors.
• Easy-to-use, Windows style user interface.
• Crafted in the professional "C++" language for performance.
• Mouse, tablet or keyboard controlled.
• Optional control via external signals (RS-232, WEB, DMX).
• Software based - easily upgraded.

Output Interface Specifications

Outputs: 2 DACs (X,Y) + 5 Control Bits(Blank,R,G,B, Shutter).

• X,Y Position 12 Bit DAC @ +/-10 volts Full Scale
• Blanking Bit I/O @ 0V=Off, +5V=ON
• RGB Color Bits I/O 0V=Off, +5V=ON
• Shutter Bit I/O 0V=Off, +5V=OPEN
• ILDA Compatable DB-25 Connector

Who Uses A Merlin?

Merlin has been available for over 10 years and is currently in use at major venues in the USA, Japan, Israel, Australia, Trinidad and South America. Our user community includes DJ's, Performance Artists, Galleries, Religious groups, Schools, Theatre Troupes, National Parks & Science Centers to name a few. Come join us we will support you and help you get the best from your system.

WHAT THIS SYSTEM INCLUDES

A complete, brand new, ready to run Merlin computer and software system including:

• Dedicated desktop computer running our Realtime OS (mini, micro and laptop options are available)
• The latest Merlin laser software (free updates)
• Large Laser Graphics Library
• All cables and accessories.

Note: You will need to add a standard VGA monitor of your choosing.

All sales are final. All items are new and 100% functional. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions prior to ordering.

NOTE: Club owners may want to consider the touch screen or DJ Show keyboard options discussed below.

Merlin: Powerful Features - An Affordable Price

Complete Turn-Key Merlin Systems

Ready To Go, just add a Monitor if necessary, connect to your projector and turn on the power!

• Merlin, complete system with software and custom desktop computer! (shown above) - $1,240 ($79 shipping)
• Merlin, complete system with software and custom book computer! - $1,450 ($79 shipping)
• Merlin, complete system with software and custom rackmount computer! - $2,495 ($79 shipping)

Please call or e-mail to place your order.

Prefer To Pick Your Own Options?

Customized Merlin Systems (no computers included)

• Merlin, complete system with software and PCI or ISA dac card! - $795 ($29 shipping)

Please call or e-mail to place your order.

Options

Artwork libraries.
Add 1000's of additional graphics to your system. View Libraries

DJ Show keyboard.
Replicates the DJ Show screen in a custom keyboard for fast, show time control in turn-key application. Panel and rack mounting options are available. Contact us for this option.

Professional Graphics Digitizing Tablet
Replace your mouse with this digitized for professional drawing control and results. Contact us for this option.

DMX Interface Card
The system supports DMX control if desired. Contact us for this option.

Need A Projector Too?

We are a full service laser company and offer a full range projectors to compliment Merlin, including low power, high power and multi-color systems as well. Please see our site or contact us for more details

Please call or e-mail if you have any questions or to place a custom order.