A common interface is used in showlaser industry to operate laser projectors by computer control. As interface the DB-25 connector is used, as the signal transmission is done in a parallel transmission. The signal transmission itself does not use a modern protocol type, like used e.g. in ethernet networks or other serial transmission types, but it is a very low-level transmission that only modulates the voltage on every pin - usually in a range of 5V difference (-2.5V - +2.5V or 0V - 5V).

This so called "ILDA connection" is a rather old transmission method, however it is used for nearly all computer controllable laser systems at the moment.

As the ILDA signal is a parallel transmission, the computer control signal (which is serial) needs to be converted to ILDA. This is done by the so called DAC (Digital Analogue Converter), which is also called "USB Interface" or "USB box" in combination with laser software. The parallel signal can only transmit one type of signal. It is not possible to address different lasers and give them individual control signals with one DAC. Do do so, you need additional DACs (one for each laser that should be controlled individually). However, the same ILDA signal can be used by many laser projectors - but they would do all the same.

To reduce the need of DACs, we suggest to link the ILDA signal of some projectors. Please see our setup suggestions for details: Installation & Setup FAQ


The ILDA connector has the following pinout:

ILDA DB25 connector


Pin 1x-axis scanner, positive signal. Difference of 10V
Pin 2y-axis scanner, positive signal. Difference of 10V
Pin 3intensity/brightness, positive signal. Difference of 5V
Pins 4 and 17Interlock. Linking of both enables output
Pin 5red intensity, positive signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 6green intensity, positive signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 7blue intensity, positive signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 8deep blue intensity, positive signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 9yellow intensity, positive signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 10cyan intensity, positive signal. Difference of 5V
OR: DMX512 IN; positive signal (Showeditor and Phoenix interfaces).

Pin 11DMX512 OUT; positive signal (Showeditor and Phoenix interfaces).
Pin 12Projector return signal
Pin 13Shutter. Difference of 5V
Pin 14x-axis scanner, negative signal. Difference of 10V
Pin 15y-axis scanner, negative signal. Difference of 10V
Pin 16intensity/brightness, negative signal. Difference of 5V
Pins 17 and 4Interlock. Linking of both enables output
Pin 18red intensity, negative signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 19green intensity, negative signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 20blue intensity, negative signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 21deep blue intensity, negative signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 22yellow intensity, negative signal. Difference of 5V
Pin 23cyan intensity, negative signal. Difference of 5V
OR: DMX512 IN; negative signal (Showeditor and Phoenix interfaces)
Pin 24DMX512 OUT; negative signal (Showeditor and Phoenix interfaces).
Pin 25Ground
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Laserworld is a world leader in the field of manufacturing and distribution of show laser light systems. The product portfolio ranges from small, entry level laser light systems (effect lasers, club lasers, party lasers) up to high end professional lasers. Every product and product series targets a certain customer group, so the laser systems in the Laserworld product portfolio complement each other, which results in heterogeneous customer groups: musical equipment retail stores, music stores as well as nightclubs, amusement parks, rental and production companies are just a small extract of them.
Laserworld runs an online store for show laser light systems on sale. It is possible to buy laser light systems directly there or purchase them at one of our countless distribution partners. Commercial customers are encouraged to register as dealer.

Rent Laser Systems

It does not always make sense to buy, but to rent laser show systems. Laserworld holds a large stock of laser systems for rent.. The rental laser systems are available for worldwide shipping and can also be rented together with professional laser operators. We only rent out high professional laser show equipment, mainly built by RTI. So products of the PIKO, NANO and NEO Series are available. And of course we offer Showcontroller, Pangolin and Lasergraph DSP laser show control systems for rent as well.
Laserworld holds larger stock of RGB white light laser systems with 10W and more. The online rental price list helps in selecting the right laser for rental and helps to calculate the rental price. It is also possible to select laser accessories for rent, such as haze machines, smoke machines or MIDI controllers.

Laser Show Production

Long year experience of show partners and many references from past laser show and multimedia show projects where lasers manufactured by the Laserworld Group came into action, make us the right partner for any type of laser show production or laser show project. No matter if it’s a fixed installation of laser systems or multi-media projections, or if it’s a temporary show: Our experts help in laser show planning, design, on-site implementation and laser show production. We offer turn-key multimedia show solutions as well as Laser Show productions in part or embedded to other show productions, like it happens at big stage shows, festivals or concerts. Time-coded, pre-synchronized shows can be done as well as live laser shows: We have experts for both types, they can handle even extremely complex synchronization scenarios.
It is also possible to do small-scale laser shows for little money: Just tell us about your plans for your laser show and we help you in specifying a show that meets the show budget.

Laser Show References

Many references of laser shows and multi-media shows where laser systems manufactured by the Laserworld group came into action accumulated over the past years, so we documented them in pictures and videos in our portfolio section. Of course, these references only show a small part of the laser shows and multi-media shows our partners have done throughout the years, as many of our customers did not want us to show their project in our references – mainly as these were commercial laser applications or corporate laser shows, which were not meant to be publicly shown. Nevertheless we prepared a good number of references, and we keep on adding more.
The partners of the Laserworld Group did laser shows and multi-media projects at many different occasions and for many different applications. Most common places laser shows are displayed at nightclubs, festivals, amusement parks and at corporate shows. Also many famous artists and musicians rely on laser show and multimedia support for their stage shows. Besides that, lasers were used at weddings, for product presentations or for architecture and mapping.

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