Basic principles of laser projections using Max.
NOTE: While following these tutorials, keep in mind that the mc versions of these objects were not available when the tutorials were created.
For a more organized patch, consider replacing standard audio objects with their mc equivalents, such as switching from gen~ to mcs.gen~.
How to draw a circle with a laser using Max.
The main phasor in gen~ is set to 50Hz because for some reason that works best when recording in 30fps.
How to draw lissajous figures with a laser using Max.
This is one is difficult to record because it is not synchronised with the camera, it looks a lot better irl.
How to draw a regular polygon with a laser using Max. There are many other ways to do this.
How to preview a laser projection with scope~ and perform basic transformations.
How to write random points in an array and draw them with a laser using Max.
How to draw simple 3D shapes with a laser using Max. A simple virtual signal camera is created to translate 3D to 2D.
How to draw multiple objects and colors with a laser using Max by blanking the different colors of the laser.
The fast movements at the end of the video look a lot better IRL, it is difficult to record this on video.
How to draw patterns based on the arrangement of leaves on plants.
How to connect a laser to an audio interface in order to use it with Max.
Set correct outputs for x, y, r, g and b
Connect correct audio outputs (DC-coupled, balanced, +20dBu)
Connect correct wires from audio signals to DB-25 using ILDA signal specification, connect interlock
Connect DB-25 to ILDA input on laser
How to draw a platonic solid with a laser using Max, jit.gl.plato and jit.buffer~.