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Laser and Light Show
What is needed for a good laser show
Great resource about laser shows: http://www.laserfx.com
lots of good links: http://www.linux-laser.org/links.php?lang=de
Laser controller software - player
Probably the best system out there is the Pangolin http://www.pangolin.com/LD2000/feature_overview.htm
Free player: http://sourceforge.net/projects/lfiplayer3d limited features, limited documentation… but it is free
Computer Interface
That will generate ILDA compatible signal
Laser projector
To control the laser position and generate image Here is one from eBay: This is a green 100mW laser from nfi.exports.direct on ebay for $590+ $69 shipping from China. It works quite nice, even without the ILDA controller it is possible to perform nice show with the DMX control only.
Laser
The laser regulations
-Class IIIb requirements
Mechanical Parts
comprehensive list of bay area supplies:
http://www.anticlockwise.com/~murashka/art_class.html
http://danm.ucsc.edu/web/WhereToFindStuff
ALAN STEEL Highway 101 & Whipple Redwood City, CA (650) 369-2526
“101 & Whipple (east) Redwood City, CA369-2526 Aluminum sheet, Aluminum tubing, Aluminum extrusions, Brass, Stainless steel, Stainless theaded rod, threaded fasteners, some plexiglass, steel sheet, steel tube, steel angle iron, steel shapes, junk, used cutters, used big gears, used big electric motors Large yard, expensive, will cut to size for a fee. You can wander around and see what is available. On items they have but don't understand, you can get a great deal. Otherwise they are expensive and price things according to daily whim.”