Hey guys

Here's the original link to the software (http://www.mtis-solutions.com/SCD2012betav1.4.air). It was still working today, even though the site is down.

I have created PDFs of the instructions that I have saved.

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HTH,

Simon

Hey guys

Here's the original link to the software (http://www.mtis-solutions.com/SCD2012betav1.4.air). It was still working today, even though the site is down.

I have created PDFs of the instructions that I have saved.

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Simon


Thanks mate. You are a legend!

Thanks a lot, Simon.

You saved us from a lot of trouble. I appreciate your willingness to help.

I have one more question. I did not receive the power supply for the light module from Oliver. Now it seems there is no way I can get one. I know it is a 12V power supply.

Can anybody let me know what type of connector I should get? Or any of you know a source where I can get an equivalent power supply?

Thanks to the helpful AVS forum community.

Raghu

Your welcome.

I sourced a local power supply for my setup.

You need a 110V to 12VDC 1A regulated power supply.

Cheers,
Simon

Simon,

I have a 12V power supply, but the connector is different. What is the type of connector/cable I will need to match with SCD2012 star system module?

Thanks,

Raghu

Raghu,

The connection to the 12V transformer, supplied by Star Ceiling Designer, was nothing more than screw down posts. No special plugs; just tighten down the stripped ends of your wire (that you provide) and daisy chain the modules together. I remeber the instructions said that you could connect up to 20 modules (daisy chain together) to the power supply. Hope this helps.

Oh, Almost forgot: raZorTT thank you so much for the docs & link. BTW, any chance you have the link to the "instruction video" that was referenced in hte documentation? Thanks again!

-Giovanni

As monster0 said the connections on the SCD modules are just screw down posts. My 12V power supply has posts on it, so it was just a matter of connecting them with wire.

Connected to power supply (http://63.134.199.85/razortt/components.jpg)

@Montser0 Is this the video (http://www.mtis-solutions.com/SCD2/SCD2.html) you were after?

Cheers,
Simon

I am so bummed that this is no longer available! I was sold on this technology, and had it all planned on how I was going to integrate into theater... once I get to that point :). From what I can see, its the best and most flexible out there.

If anyone hears from Oliver, please let the forum know. Perhaps he is willing to clear some inventory :)

As monster0 said the connections on the SCD modules are just screw down posts. My 12V power supply has posts on it, so it was just a matter of connecting them with wire.

Connected to power supply (http://63.134.199.85/razortt/components.jpg)

@Montser0 Is this the video (http://www.mtis-solutions.com/SCD2/SCD2.html) you were after?

Cheers,
Simon

Simon, YOU ROCK! Thanks so much! Now, to "look a gift hoarse in the mouth" so to speak.
I seem to recall that Oliver had another tutorial video on his website. Do you have access to that one too?
For that matter, could you forward any videos from him that give us poor souls with no direction, some clue as to the setup and installation of his system?

Again Simon, Thank you so much. You've definitely helped us out.

-Giovanni

I am so bummed that this is no longer available! I was sold on this technology, and had it all planned on how I was going to integrate into theater... once I get to that point :). From what I can see, its the best and most flexible out there.

If anyone hears from Oliver, please let the forum know. Perhaps he is willing to clear some inventory :)

I gotta admit, as vague as the instructions are/were, in the end, his setup seemed very easy to work with 9once you knew how to hook it up).

Now imagine, if Oliver had followed through with the tutorials on the moon module, and shooting star, as he said he was going to do back in May of '09?:confused:
This would have bee the premiere star ceiling for all of us DIY'ers.

Hope he comes back and continues to do the star ceiling thing.

I have the link to the Knowledge base articles.

http://www.starceiling-designer.com/kb_results.asp?ID=1

The Id's start at 1 go to something like 11. Thought I would try these
and create PDF's The links do not work for me. Maybe someone else
knows how to use this information.

Someone was asking about wiring the modules. From the source to the
power supply use electrical wire that meets your building code. To go
from the Power supply to the units is copper strand wire which is run
in a daisy chain from the power supply to each unit. Two wires. one
12+ and one 12-.

One of the Knowledge base articles describes this and shows a picture.

Hope this helps

PTH

As monster0 said the connections on the SCD modules are just screw down posts. My 12V power supply has posts on it, so it was just a matter of connecting them with wire.

Connected to power supply (http://63.134.199.85/razortt/components.jpg)


Cheers,
Simon

Simon, I was hoping to ask you, once the modules are programmed with the base station, can you have them run, as programmed, wihout having to turn on the base station?
I thought I read that the "programing" is saved in each corresponding module that you have in your syetem, so you don't have to re-program them each time you power up the system.
So, my hope was that once I setup my modules, I can just turn on the power supply and all the modules that are hooked up to it, will preform as previously programmed, by the base station. Let me know what yuo're expreience has been. Thank you.

I have the link to the Knowledge base articles.

http://www.starceiling-designer.com/kb_results.asp?ID=1


PTH

Forgive me PTH, but the link you provided just goes to the page that says he's closed. No articles appear.

Let me just throw it out there, if anyone has an extra twinkle module, or other modules from Star Ceiling Designer that they'd sell, please let me know. I think I may need one more, but never could get a hold of Oliver to order one. Thanks in advance,

-Giovanni

Yes I know But I don't know how they got the software or the other info?

I thought maybe raZorTT could use the info to get more out of the site.

Just trying to help?

Simon, YOU ROCK! Thanks so much! Now, to "look a gift hoarse in the mouth" so to speak.
I seem to recall that Oliver had another tutorial video on his website. Do you have access to that one too?
For that matter, could you forward any videos from him that give us poor souls with no direction, some clue as to the setup and installation of his system?

Again Simon, Thank you so much. You've definitely helped us out.

-Giovanni

I found this video (http://www.mtis-solutions.com/SCD1.1/SCD1.1.html)as well.

I'm trying to find out how to download the flash video incase the sites get pulled down as well.

Cheers,
Simon

Simon, I was hoping to ask you, once the modules are programmed with the base station, can you have them run, as programmed, wihout having to turn on the base station?
I thought I read that the "programing" is saved in each corresponding module that you have in your syetem, so you don't have to re-program them each time you power up the system.
So, my hope was that once I setup my modules, I can just turn on the power supply and all the modules that are hooked up to it, will preform as previously programmed, by the base station. Let me know what yuo're expreience has been. Thank you.

Yep once you have programmed the modules you don't need the base station plugged in. Each module remembers it's settings so you just have to hook it up to the power supply.

I haven't played with the IR codes yet though, so am not quite sure how that works, and if the base station needs to be connected to receive IR.

Cheers,
Simon

Yes I know But I don't know how they got the software or the other info?

I thought maybe raZorTT could use the info to get more out of the site.

Just trying to help?

Thanks PTHowe,

I was just lucky that I decided to save those articles a fortnight or so back. It's not something that I would usually do ;)

Cheers,
Simon

Hey guys,

I've managed to get my hands on some of the other knowledge base articles using googles cache :D:D

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Cheers,
Simon

Not as good at what raZorTT got from the Google Cach but thought someone
might want to review the product pages. I got a few from the Google Cach.

So from more research, I cannot find any type of light source that provides remote control on/off or dimming. Is there such a beast, or was Oliver's solution the only one on the market?

Man I am kicking myself.

I know that there was a guy, advertising on eBay who's setup allowed for a remote on/off of 200 light points(stars), but that's it. Oliver's was definitely more option oriented.
I can't tell you how disappointed I am that he's not open for business. I was going to use his system in a demo room for future clients to see.:(

If you're willing to do a little work yourself you can also make your own. I made one awhile back that works great! It doesn't have remote control capability though. It is powered by a usb port from a computer and programmed by computer too. I think it cost me like 20-30 dollars total to do. It looks similar to the LED ones I saw here. Do a search for the thread, I think I finished it back in November or December.

So from more research, I cannot find any type of light source that provides remote control on/off or dimming. Is there such a beast, or was Oliver's solution the only one on the market?

Man I am kicking myself.

It is easy to add on/off (ir based) with an IR relay board there is an 8 channel on that would work good for around $50 and you could use the extras for some other cool stuff :)

I too am disappointed and now looking at 123 and plan on using the extra relay in my MSC-400 for on off, doesn't help with dimming but I doubt I will want to dim anyway so not a big deal to me.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. 2 questions:

1) What is the IR device you are talking about (manufacturer/model)?
2) Who is "123"

The relay bd I was thinking of was from here (http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1615.htm). But after a quick search the 12 channel came up they may have discontinued the 8 channel didn't look much further :) Simply learn the code and trigger an ice cube automotive relay (~$2) with this guy and you are good to go for on off.

As for 123 you can find them here (http://starceiling123.com/). I was looking at these guys some time ago but pretty much figured I would go with Stardesigner....enter plan B&C. Also Coolsky (http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Coolsky_light_unit.htm)is on the list again. I got a quote from Fosi as well awhile ago and it is a great system but kind of spendy.

Hope this helps!

EDIT- just looked at the specs again and the Ice cube isn't needed as the contacts on these relays are rated at 10amps

Star Ceiling Designer was very responsive last year, but now I would advise caution. In early February I received part of an order placed in late August, but haven’t received the rest of it. It’s been a little over a month since then and I’ve sent at least 6 emails trying to get in touch with Oliver with no response. His phone number has been disconnected, and now his website is offline. I have spent over $1K on this project and it now seems I have been burned.

i don't like that infiltrator

I have tried clicking on the links to star ceiling designers but it keeps saying the store is closed.

I have never been able to go to the links for about a month.

I sure hope Oliver comes back online. I too ordered in August last year, and received my order in mid November. I needed some more stuff, and it took a week and a half to receive a note telling me the store is "closed" and a refund. It's too bad, he has the best stuff for cool star ceilings imho. I'm glad I have enough illuminators to finish my project, although I wanted more.

If anyone has any closup pictures of the INSIDES of any of the modules (or would be willing to take a few), please PM me.

Last fall I purchased the components necessary to build a star ceiling. My plans have changed and we are moving instead. So if anyone is interested please PM me.

Thanks for the PMs. THe items are sold.

Now to find a new solution for the new house.

Thanks

Joe

It looks like I'll never receive the rest of my order, but I'd like to try to salvage this project. Does anyone know where I can find bulk fiber which would work well for a star ceiling? At minimum I will need 100 feet of 1mm fiber, and may need more of the other sizes when I get further along.

Got mine here http://www.thefiberopticstore.com/purchase/endglowfilament.htm

these look amazing !!

Thanks Mopar_Mudder. WannaTheater also pointed out these guys to me http://i-fiberoptics.com/eska-optical-fiber.php

If ANYONE has extra components from Star Ceiling Designer's 2012 system that they'd like to sell, PLEASE let me know. I am specifically looking for an extra "twinkle" module. Thanks.

-Gio

Found this on : http://domain-history.domaintools.com/?q=starceiling-designer.com&page=results&submit=Look+up#results_table

There was a lot of activity 2010? I do not have a membership so can get nothing else.

Anyone know anything else?

This weekend I got my star ceiling finished with SCD illuminators. I have 2 2012 white twinkle modules, and a 2012 shooting star module. The star panel is 10 x 13' with 760 stars and 4 shooting stars. After setting the parameters the way I want them, it is really great. Since Oliver seems out of touch, I was hoping someone here can help me. On the shooting star module I can set the direction to reverse, the way I want, but when the power cycles, that parameter gets lost. All other parameters are saved between power cycles. Any ideas? This is frustrating since there was no markings on the unit of how to hook it up, and it would be a pita to change. Thanks.

Hi Everyone,
Found out Starceiling designer has been out of the country? Have no idea why or if that will help or hurt. Should be back this week.

Keep your fingers crossed.

am think to do it by my self

i found this site

http://www.starceiling123.com/index.php?/Shop-||-lighting-products.html

what u think about it ?

Hi Everyone,
Found out Starceiling designer has been out of the country? Have no idea why or if that will help or hurt. Should be back this week.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Any new "news" on Oliver?

So, as is apparent, Oliver "has left the building." :confused:

I finally got to the point in my HT construction that I was starting to install the Star Ceiling today, which I purchased from Oliver (a.k.a. Star Ceiling Designer) last year.
Well, come to find out that my power module and my shooting star module aren't working :mad:

I've never used them before, and just pulled them out of the box today, thinking that they would work, (being BRAND NEW and all). I did think it would be a good idea to test them, BEFORE installing them on the ceiling.
The Power module is completely dead. I think I can buy a replacement for it, but in reality, Oliver should replace an item that is D.O.A.
The shooting star module has a burnt/non-functioning LED. Any chance anyone knows what LED light is used in these modules?
Since no one is getting a response from Oliver, I suspect that I'm on my own to try and fix it. So, any help or insight that someone could offer, would be greatly appreciated. Heck, even some guidence from Oliver, would be welcomed. (I know, FAT CHANCE!:()

Hi Monster(),

Have heard from StarCeiling Designer. Was delayed by the volcano in Iceland. Not sure what will be the out come. It looks like he may really be closing is store. I have several more conversations to have I will let you know.

Keep your fingers crossed.

PTH

I hope someone offers to take over his business. He makes a great product and it would be ashame for it to be over.

Are you making an offer?

I hope someone offers to take over his business. He makes a great product and it would be ashame for it to be over.

Completely agree. His stuff is really flexible. I whish I could have gotten another "twinkle" module.:(

Hi every one , sorry for my long off time , i had some trouble in the last month of 2009 and some private matter to get solved. And since my shop was closed i was in Norway, to get to know my fiancé better. Sorry if i caused people here trouble.

But after 3 years of just work, and lots of finished project's , i needed some time out. And yes i will move to Norway.

Does that mean that SCD will close , i hope not , either the business will be taken over by some one , or i will reopen it after i have settled in the new environment. what may take a few month.

But to get down to the point :

Monster0: The power supply might still be in 220V mode, there is a switch on the side where you can set it to 110V, please try that.

The non functioning led , can either be fixed by me or you its a standard 5mm
55.000cmd white led.

Infiltrator: What order number do you have , so i can check up on what might went wrong with your order.

For every one else i will check this forum now regular , to see how needs some more stuff before my break or the business take over :)


Beside that yes if some one is interested in taking over my business, please contact me over PM

Best regards Oliver
StarDesigner

Hi Oliver,

On my shooting star 2012 module, the direction reverse does not "stick" between power cycles. Any fix for this? I really don't want to try to rewire the fiber optics. Thanks!

Hi Oliver,

On my shooting star 2012 module, the direction reverse does not "stick" between power cycles. Any fix for this? I really don't want to try to rewire the fiber optics. Thanks!

Mh ok i have to look into that , they should keep the settings.
But right now there would be no fix for it since its not posible to update the firmware inside the shooting star module, without sending it in. So my best guess would be repluging the fiber would be the best way for now. But i will have a look at the source code.
Best regards Oliver (Stardesigner)

Hi , before my move to Norway and ether a time out or selling of the business, either way a time out , i will do a last order batch, of the SCD2012 series and modules. If i get over 15 modules together in orders, it will be produced.

Right now the module count is 5 in preorder.

So for all other out there last chance for a while to get the SCD2012 star System.

Best regards Oliver :)

I have a question: The base module is powered from a USB connection to the computer. After you configure the system. Does the Base module need to be powered to operate correctly?

Thanks

That depends if you want to use the remote option where you use a ir remote to control functions. If so yes you need power , but you can use a apple usb charger, it gives the 5V needed too the Base Station.

Best regards Oliver

Hi all,

For those that have the white twinkle modules: If I put all fibers from one LED port into one "quadrant of my ceiling," and all fibers from another led port into another quadrant, etc, does the twinkle look "unnatural," i.e. twinkling by quadrant? Or does everyone mix fiber from each LED port all over the sky surface?

Thanks!

Yes, that would look unnatural. You really want to mix up the fibers to get a natural twinkle effect.

Yes mixing the fibers into the 10 ports is a must , this way you can have the most relistic twinkle together with the SCD2012 Twinkle module. And no twinkle will be the same , its real random :)

OK here is the offer for all who want to get a last kit :)

SCD2012 Base Station
SCD2012 Twinkle White Module
SCD2012 RGB Module
SCD2012 Shooting Star Module
4000ft of 0.5mm fiber

for $699 + Shipping

For sale are 4 kits
when all 4 are sold i will start making them , since i need to reorder a batch of
the twinkle white PCB's so the lead time after payment will be 3-4 weeks.

Best regards
StarDesigner

Hey, StarDesigner, for my setup I'd like to get 2 RGB twinkle modules. Any chance of this?

Shure no problem, i reopen the onl;ine shop tonight, and then orders can be placed. best regards Oliver

Hi StarDesigner,
I have tight space requirements. You have the size of the modules. (Great)
How much room should I plan for the fiber. The connection to the module will need space.

Thanks

Hi Oliver,

How about a close-out kit for 1 base, 2 white twinkle modules, and a power supply?

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,
I read in one of the threads that someone had printed out a bunch of pages which gave him the star config for the stars in the night sky. They then attached the pages to the ceiling panels as a guide to drill the holes.

Now that I am interested I can not find the reference. Anyone who can help?

Thanks
PTH

Go to this site and click on whole sky chart. You can view star maps from any location at any time, like a birthday or anniversary by configuring your location and choosing a date and time. You can even choose a location down to a street intersection and the time to a particular minute. You can save your desired sky map to a disc and bring to a printing shop to enlarge and print a certain size as a template.

http://www.heavens-above.com/

Thanks for the link. If I can get it to print correct
Am going to download this application and see how it works.

http://posterazor.sourceforge.net/

It should slice up the large image and create pages which I can
print and then paste together.

I will let you know.

PTH

Hi, all orders are in for the last batch, and all materials are ordered.
My guess is that in about 2-3 weeks i should have shipped out the kits.

Also I'm on to make a photo tour of the work process, for those who are interested in knowing what is all involved in making those units and ceilings.

And best is to use a video projector and the software :
www.stellarium.org
to make the panels.

Best regards
Stardesigner

Hi, I am new to this forum and I am shopping for star ceiling products. I went to star designer .com website. I liked the products but to my utmost surprise there is no contact information on this site. No contact phone number and not even an e-mail address. How on earth a customer can talk to anyone after he has given his credit card information to buy this company's products when there is no phone number or e-mail listed. Can someone reply if anyone has done business with this company. Any feedback is highly appreciated.

Hi wilfred9,
I have found out that StarDesigner is in the process of relocation. He is doing a last run of modules for the persons who made a request. If we are lucky he will be back online in a few months. The other options are product line sold or products discontinued. I am hoping that StarDesigner will be back online developing his product soon.

Let me know if you learn anything.

PTH

Hi Oliver,
I placed an order yesterday for the 699 $ kit - your website said one kit was still in stock.
Is this correct?
Hope to hear from you soon, send a PM as well with shipping questions.

cheers,
Jacob

Hi,
since i have now all parts here and on its way to me , the shipping of the orders will so be on the 28.05.2010 via canada express post.

I will inform every body of there tracking number.

Beside that eather i will continue this project in norway, or i sell it eather way,
the product will still get support from me , and the front end software will be made open source, so every body can further develop or customize the pc interface of the modules. The hardware software will remain private.

Best regards
Oliver
StarDesigner

Knowing that StarDesigner is relocating and possibly not going into further production for a while, what is the next best product in your opinions for a starfield. I am just starting to build a new home theater and would like to incorporate a star field.

Can anybody point me in the right direction? StarDesigner's product looked very promising!

Hi,
since i have now all parts here and on its way to me , the shipping of the orders will so be on the 28.05.2010 via canada express post.

I will inform every body of there tracking number.

Beside that eather i will continue this project in norway, or i sell it eather way,
the product will still get support from me , and the front end software will be made open source, so every body can further develop or customize the pc interface of the modules. The hardware software will remain private.

Best regards
Oliver
StarDesigner


Hi SD,

Nice to see you around again. Question, when you say the front end software will be made open source, I'm guessing this is just for your current product line? Or is it backwards compatible to your 1st gen product. You were originally going to make it so I could utilize the current software to work with my unit and I could create my own scenes and such. Just curious if this is still part of what your doing or should I forget about it? Thanks either way, just want to know.

Hi Everyone,
I am pretty good with software. Would be glad to help maintain extend the software. Maybe SD will use SourceForge.net to make the software opensource.

Hoping like everyone else for this event.

PTH

I installed the software today and set up the USB port (mapped to COM 4) of the computer as explained in the document.

When I plug the base unit, the LED blinks purple twice, then red and finally stays green.

Now when I start the software, I get the message "Notice: Setting up Modules, please wait!!! if this message stays longer than 10 seconds, Restart the software."

The message doesn't go away. I restarted the software several times. No luck. Installed the software on another laptop. same result.

Any idea for troubleshooting?

The RGB light unit I have does not come ON when connected to power. Is this the default setting?

Is there anything I am doing wrong?

Thanks,

Raghu

Raghu,

I believe the Power Supply has two settings. Source power 110 or Source Power 220. With the Power Supply unplugged and off. Is the switch in the proper setting for you power? If not this may be the problem. (just a guess)

PTH

PTHowe,

I did not get the power supply from Oliver. I got another 120V AC to 12 V DC power supply. I measured the voltage at the terminals and it shows around 12 V. But it seems the light unit is not working.

Raghu

Do you have the DC connected correctly? Plus / Minus?

Yes, I looked at your picture and connected it exactly like that. When you look towards the terminals, the right one is positive and the left one is negative. No indication that the unit is working. To make sure, I reversed the polarity also - still no luck.

But I can measure 12V DC at terminals. I suspect the light unit is dead. Is there anyway to check it?

Thanks for your help.

I don't have any hardware? still hoping to get some. I think you need to get SD to respond to your problem.

PTH

Mhh Raguh normaly the unit should not be dead on arrival , but of course you can send it in and i check it out. If you have followed all instructions and stil get no live sign out of your module. PTHowe has alredy mentioned waht i would first guess be check the power supply and the wirering.

For all other here waiting on there order. There was a small hickup in the parts delivery for the last batch. One Part (Ram for the modules) was on backorder and i had to find a new dealer for it, found one , but the shipping speed of that dealer lead to that the orders will shipthis coming friday hopefully. The chips needed to finish all orders will be send out today, but have been ordered since beginning last week.

Best regards Stardesigner

Oliver,

I am not sure if the power supply is the problem. You missed to include the power supply for the kit I ordered. You did not respond when I sent e-mails and opened a support ticket. Then your site was down. Finally, I had to arrange a 12V power supply from another source. I measured the output and it gives 12V DC. Now I am not sure if the problem is with the power supply, RGB unit, or my connection.

Raghu

Raghu

I just received a note that my AVS combo kit had shipped!

I am really excited to see this happen. [And luckily, so is my wife.]

Thank you StarDesigner for putting out such a great product!

~PR

Hi Robert,
Did you get your toys? I got a box but no power supply. I need to
know the specification to I can test out the modules.

Anyone know have any info on the Power Supply?

Thanks

Hi PTHowe,

I solved the problem with the power supply. Since Oliver did not respond, I got another power supply from a different source. With this power supply, the light unit is working fine. But I am still getting the error when the software is started.

Can you please let me know the parameters you are using for serial proxy configuration?

Thanks,

Raghu

hey guys,
does any one have a 4-port SCD 2009 all white twinkle (since star designer doesn't make these anymore). i had one for my sons room but my house was burglarized. they took off with everything in the garage . if any one has an extra or one there wanting to get rid off. i started another thread but no replies sorry for the thread jump.
thank you

Hi Raghu, anyone else?

Where did you get the power supply? Still do not have a power supply?
Can you give me the specifics on the Power supply. This will allow me to find
one locally?

In regards to the setup. I get the if this is up for more than 10 sec then restart software. Since there are no modules to find other than the base station I do not know what is happening. I have not tried re-install because I do not know if there is an error or It is waiting for something that is just never going to happen.

Did you try following the video on the web site? Note Link to video.

http://www.starceiling-designer.com/kb_results.asp?ID=3


PTH

Hi PTHowe,

I got the following power supply.

http://bestofferbuy.com/AC-to-DC-12V-1A-Power-Adaptor-with-5.4mm-DC-Plug---US-Type-%28110~240V%29-p-6758.html?currency=USD&utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gbase

It is only $4.30 and shipping is free. It is so small I was not sure it can supply 1000 mA.
It works fine with one RGB unit. I kept it on for 24 hours. No overheating. Output steady at 11.96V. Incredible deal for 4 bucks.

The good news is that finally my base unit is working. I can now configure my RGB unit.

I had two issues.

1. I had not done the firmware update of base unit. I did it after watching the video.
2. I found the serial proxy gives the error "Unable to access serial port" error on Windows 7 laptop. But on my Windows XP laptop, everything works fine now.

Thanks a lot for your support.

Raghu

I went looking on the site you got the power supply from.
Look what I found. It looks to be what StarDesigner was
offering.

http://www.bestofferbuy.com/12v-10a-switch-switching-power-supply-single-output-p-46920.html

You have a working system so that is all that maters.

PTH

Which AC to USB power adapter will you recommend for the base unit if I need to use it without a PC?

StarCeiling, I am interested in buying the fiber portion of the business.
I've attempted to contact you.

Hi,
since i have now all parts here and on its way to me , the shipping of the orders will so be on the 28.05.2010 via canada express post.

I will inform every body of there tracking number.

Beside that eather i will continue this project in norway, or i sell it eather way,
the product will still get support from me , and the front end software will be made open source, so every body can further develop or customize the pc interface of the modules. The hardware software will remain private.

Best regards
Oliver
StarDesigner

Hi Oliver,

Hope you are well.

I was wondering if you were any closer to releasing the front end software? Would it be possible through that to add a fade up and fade off for the LEDs? Or would that be done in the hardware?

Cheers,
Simon

I had ordered a "replacement" set of fiber optic cables from Oliver a couple of months ago. He said he'd send me approx. 2000 ft. of .50mm; 2000 ft. of .75mm; and 1000 ft. of 1.0mm cable in this "replacement" set of cables, which I needed to complete my star ceiling.
Well, when I finally got around to getting the package and opening it, I discovered that I was only given about 500 ft of the .75mm fiber, which was the one I needed the most, since I was doing 2 shooting star modules with that diameter fiber.:eek:
I've tried to contact Oliver since then to let hime know of the situation, but now I get no reply from him whatsoever.:mad:
Has anyone heard from Oliver in the past couple of months? If you do, could you tell him to contact me? Thanks in advance.

-Gio

I was speaking with Oliver about purchasing the company and continuing it on but I haven't heard from him for about 3 weeks now after my latest e-mail.

I may be interested in your company. Contact me via email

Does anyone know if SCD2012betav1.2 was the latest version of Star Ceiling Designer's software available on his website before the site was taken down? I was checking his website occasionally for new versions. I thought I would come back to this discussion to see if anyone knew.

thanks,
Colleen

Does anyone know if SCD2012betav1.2 was the latest version of Star Ceiling Designer's software available on his website before the site was taken down? I was checking his website occasionally for new versions. I thought I would come back to this discussion to see if anyone knew.

thanks,
Colleen

Hi Colleen

There is a v1.4 beta

PM me your email address and I will send it to you if you like.

Cheers,
Simon

I would really like to build a star field ceiling in my home theatre, but now that Star designer is gone I don't know who to get the supplies from. Does anyone know of someone that is economical?

I need to drill through 1/2" and 3/4" MDF to place fibers in my project. I purchased some micro drill bits and one type of adapter chuck for my drill and/or rotary tool but I can't get it balanced and end up snapping drill bits. Not really sure if it's the greatest quality - maybe there is better on the market?

Does anyone know of a website where I can buy good quality micro drill bits and adapter chucks/collets for my project? Given I am going to be drilling upwards of 100+ holes, I will need a good quality set of bits for sure.

thanks,
Colleen

I need to drill through 1/2" and 3/4" MDF to place fibers in my project. I purchased some micro drill bits and one type of adapter chuck for my drill and/or rotary tool but I can't get it balanced and end up snapping drill bits. Not really sure if it's the greatest quality - maybe there is better on the market?

Does anyone know of a website where I can buy good quality micro drill bits and adapter chucks/collets for my project? Given I am going to be drilling upwards of 100+ holes, I will need a good quality set of bits for sure.

thanks,
Colleen

I bought some of the correct size drill bits for my fiber also when I started. They are just way too small and fragile to be drilling 100's of holes. I just ended up using a normal 1/16 drill bit for everything and it vent much better. Don't waist your time with micro bits.

Hi Colleen

For my holes I used a dremel with an entension arm because i was worried about snapping drill bits too. It was a breeze because there was no weight to it.

I drilled 800+ holes and didn't lose a single bit.

Cheers
Simon

Hi Colleen

For my holes I used a dremel with an entension arm because i was worried about snapping drill bits too. It was a breeze because there was no weight to it.

I drilled 800+ holes and didn't lose a single bit.

Cheers
Simon

That's the flexible cable-like attachment, correct? Did you still need a micro collet or chuck at the end of that to hold the micro drill bits or was the extension able to accommodate micro bits without an adapter?

I have a knock-off brand dremel type tool so I might have to check the availability of an extension.

thanks,
Colleen

I still say that if you are covering in velvet any way why not just use a 1/16 drill bit? It is much easier to get the fiber through the bigger hole also.

I still say that if you are covering in velvet any way why not just use a 1/16 drill bit? It is much easier to get the fiber through the bigger hole also.


This is a bit different project. I've built a pedestal style dining room table with a glass top. The fibers are going into the pedestal part of the table so it will light up/twinkle under the glass top. The pedestal is 2' x 2' x 3' high hollow cube built from MDF and painted with hammered silver paint (I left the bottom of the cube open to install the light unit). The glass top simply sits on top and is 54" x 54" x 1/2" thick. Perfect size to sit 8 people around. I have a Star Ceiling Designer system that will be installed. So the holes will be drilled into the top of the MDF cube (right underneath where the glass top sits) and maybe on the sides of the cube - I haven't quite decided yet the exact locations. All the guts of the system will be hidden inside the cube.

We've been using the table for almost a year and it's a wonderful dining room table but it will be awesome once the fibers go in!!!

Colleen

This is a bit different project. I've built a pedestal style dining room table with a glass top. The fibers are going into the pedestal part of the table so it will light up/twinkle under the glass top. The pedestal is 2' x 2' x 3' high hollow cube built from MDF and painted with hammered silver paint (I left the bottom of the cube open to install the light unit). The glass top simply sits on top and is 54" x 54" x 1/2" thick. Perfect size to sit 8 people around. I have a Star Ceiling Designer system that will be installed. So the holes will be drilled into the top of the MDF cube (right underneath where the glass top sits) and maybe on the sides of the cube - I haven't quite decided yet the exact locations. All the guts of the system will be hidden inside the cube.

We've been using the table for almost a year and it's a wonderful dining room table but it will be awesome once the fibers go in!!!

Colleen

That sound really cool, I EXPECT to see lots of pictures. Having the correct size holes does make sence now, good luck.

Yep that's the one. I'm pretty sure I had to buy a new collet to hold the smaller drill bits :-/. It's like everything now days, they seem to make the real money in accessories. It was well worth the money though.

Cheers
Simon

Did anyone successfully set up IR programming with Star Ceiling Designer's SCD-2012 modules? I don't have a Sony remote, so I tried setting up my Logitech Harmony 890 remote to emulate a couple different Sony TVs, and fired off a bunch of the commands to the SCD base station while in "Edit IR Code" mode, but no 0-253 code ever appeared in the box in the lower left of the GUI as expected. The Harmony remote doesn't let me set discrete codes, and I don't have another remote for it to "learn" from, so I have to pick a model number of a Sony device to emulate. If anyone has an idea of a particular Sony device (TV, VCR, etc) to emulate, I could try that. Otherwise I'm out of ideas. Are there some tricks to getting IR to work?

I also have a Shooting Star module which the base station doesn't recognize. Since SCD is no longer in the picture I'm going to try replacing the XBee wireless chip to see if that fixes the problem. Has anyone had to try that before?

In addition, I have a bunch of 0.5mm fiber left over if anyone is interested.

Thanks.

Please keep us informed. Did Oliver sell the company? Is he available for tech support?

Any update here? I am interested in making some panels with spare oc703 I have but I need to know how to combine the panels and what product is ideal for the stars. I have been searching in the forums but it doesn't look like too many recent projects have included them. Anyone else notice that?

anyone know how to contact star_designer........

been trying for months .......

i know about the move , but i thought he was going to reopen.

No he's out of it for good as we understand it. Best to find another solution.

do we know why he's out

Not really, he basically said that life got in the way and that other priorities were more important.

He did right for a final batch of customer orders but anyone who got his product is pretty much on their own as far as support.

I did notice someone selling a discounted fiber optic star kit on the AVS sale ads. Might be a great solution for someone.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=14584

thanks. if i buy these will you walk me step by step through the process (for free)

Any of you "orphaned" owners of SCD modules having trouble setting the options (color, dimming) on your modules? I've got the hw and initial sw setup complete, and it seems to be working fine. The color and twinkle units light up with their default config. But I can't seem to get to any of the screens required for custom settings. Apparently, you need Adobe AIR. I installed it, have reinstalled it, tried all kinds of things, but the system doesn't seem to recognize it. Any advice?

So I was thinking it would be a great idea to upgrade my computer. Now with a new computer (and Windows 7 vs. XP) I am in need of the lastest version of the SCD2012 program that was available the Oliver's website (star ceiling designer) was up.

Can anyone PLEASE send me a copy of the program, so I cna update my computer and control mt modules? Thanks in advance,

-Giovanni

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller