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+ | ====== Pangolin QuadMod32 ====== | ||
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+ | The Pangolin QuadMod32 was an advanced hardware output add-on | ||
+ | board for the IBM PC series of computers. It featured an on-board | ||
+ | Motorola processor along with dedicated memory. The laser show | ||
+ | was moved into the board where the show was then played back | ||
+ | directly from the board. This allowed the host PC to crash or | ||
+ | "lock up" during playback and the show to continue. | ||
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+ | The QuadMod32 uses a 16-bit ISA connector to communicate with the host PC, | ||
+ | and uses a 50 pin male ribbon cable connector on the card edge. The breakout | ||
+ | cable leads to two DB-25 connectors, one is for X/Y and color signals for | ||
+ | laser projector and the other is for TTL type outputs for effects control. | ||
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+ | The memory is 30 pin SIMM style DRAM, standard in it's era and commonly available. | ||
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+ | Note - The DB25 is not ILDA standard, it is similar to that of the QuadMod16 | ||
+ | board for the Amiga. This board likely pre-dates the ILDA standard. | ||
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+ | The board was used with Pangolin Lasershow Designer and I believe | ||
+ | an early version of another program called ShowTime. | ||
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