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Hidden Line Removal Makes Your 3D Model Sound Better
On an oscilloscope the beam's path through a 3D model is also its waveform, so removing hidden lines changes the sound as much as it changes the picture.
Animated GLTF to XY Audio and Laser Art in Your Browser
Convert animated GLTF or GLB files into XY audio and laser-ready motion in your browser. Choose clips, loop, scrub and export WAV without Blender or plugins.
3D Model to Oscilloscope or Laser Art in Your Browser
Turn a 3D model into XY oscilloscope art or a laser projection. Import GLTF/GLB in the browser with hidden-line removal and real scan limits — no plugins.
Beginner Laser Projector (2026): ILDA, DACs & First Setup
Choosing your first laser projector — what's safe, what's legal, ILDA vs DMX, how to connect a laser to your computer, and how to sync shows to music.
Laser Show Safety (US, 2026): Variance, 3 m Rule, Checklist
How to run a safe, legal laser show in the US — FDA variance rules, audience separation distances, beam termination, scan-fail, and a pre-show safety checklist.
How to Convert SVG to Laser Files (ILDA) — Free Online Tool
Convert SVG artwork into laser-ready ILDA files with BT Laser Studio, free in Chrome or Edge — step-by-step, from import to preview and ILDA export.