Pangolin QuickShow FB3 | Laser Control Software | FB3-Based Basic Show Design
Laser Show Control Software with USB Interface
The Pangolin QuickShow FB3 is a complete laser show control system combining QuickShow software with the FB3QS USB-to-ILDA hardware interface. Designed for mobile DJs, laser show operators, nightclubs, and live event productions, it allows users to create and perform laser graphics, animations, text, and aerial beam effects. With nearly 2,000 preprogrammed cues, intuitive live controls, and powerful show creation tools, QuickShow provides an accessible solution for both beginners and experienced laser professionals.
Pangolin QuickShow FB3 Competitive Differences
- Complete Software and Hardware System: Includes Pangolin QuickShow laser control software and the FB3QS USB-to-ILDA laser controller.
- Nearly 2,000 Preprogrammed Cues: Extensive library of laser graphics, animations, abstracts, and aerial beam patterns for immediate use.
- Live Laser Show Control: Trigger cues, adjust effects, and perform real-time laser shows directly from the software interface.
- Custom Graphics and Animations: Create still images, animated frames, logos, abstract patterns, and customized laser content.
- Automatic Bitmap Tracing: Convert compatible BMP, JPG, and GIF images into laser graphics using built-in tracing tools.
- Advanced Text Effects: Generate custom messages, scrolling text, animated lettering, and laser text effects.
- Dynamic Beam Effects: Create fans, cones, waves, shapes, and other aerial laser effects.
- Music Synchronization: Trigger cues and effects to the beat of music and create synchronized laser performances.
- Live and Preprogrammed Shows: Combine manual cue triggering with prepared sequences for flexible show operation.
- QuickTools Editing: Built-in tools simplify the creation of text, graphics, shapes, abstracts, and animations.
- USB-to-ILDA Connectivity: FB3QS hardware connects a Windows computer to a compatible ILDA laser projector.
- Expandable Control Platform: Supports additional compatible interfaces and offers an upgrade path to Pangolin BEYOND software.
Pangolin QuickShow FB3 Description
The Pangolin QuickShow FB3 gives DJs, lighting designers, and entertainment professionals the tools to create customized laser shows from a computer. Combining the Lasershow Designer QuickShow software with Pangolin's compact Flashback 3 hardware interface, the system provides both live performance control and preprogrammed laser show playback. The intuitive workspace makes it easy to trigger laser effects during an event, while its editing tools allow operators to develop detailed graphics, animations, and customized visual sequences.
QuickShow comes with an extensive library of nearly 2,000 ready-to-use cues, including aerial beam effects, animated graphics, text, and abstract designs. Operators can quickly select effects for concerts, nightclubs, weddings, themed events, and stage productions without creating every visual from scratch. The software also provides tools for creating custom laser logos, scrolling messages, animated text, and graphics. Bitmap tracing enables users to convert compatible image files into laser-compatible artwork, expanding the creative possibilities for branded events and specialized productions.
For live performances, QuickShow provides direct control over laser cues, effects, and playback parameters. Beam targeting and shape-generation tools support fans, cones, waves, and other aerial patterns. Music synchronization features allow effects to respond to the beat, while timeline-based show creation supports more structured performances. Operators can combine manually triggered effects with prepared sequences, making the software useful for both improvisational laser performances and synchronized productions.
The included FB3QS interface provides the hardware connection between the computer and an ILDA-compatible laser projector. Its USB connection communicates with the software, while the standard 25-pin ILDA output transmits laser control signals to the projector. The compact controller is USB-powered and designed for integration into portable laser control setups. Additional compatible Pangolin interfaces can be used for expanded multi-projector applications, depending on the software configuration and computer capabilities.
QuickShow is suited for beginners who want to start performing laser shows with ready-made content as well as experienced operators who need flexible control over graphics, beam effects, and programmed sequences. Its combination of reusable cues, custom editing tools, live control features, and hardware connectivity makes it a versatile solution for entertainment laser systems. A compatible laser projector is required and sold separately. Laser effects must be configured and operated in accordance with applicable laser safety regulations.
QuickShow FB3 Features
- Complete laser control system with QuickShow software and FB3QS hardware interface
- Designed for controlling compatible ILDA laser projectors
- Nearly 2,000 preprogrammed laser cues and effects
- Live laser show performance and real-time cue triggering
- Playback of preprogrammed laser shows and sequences
- Ability to combine live and preprogrammed show elements
- Creation and editing of still laser graphics and logos
- Animated laser frame creation and playback
- Custom abstract laser graphics and effects
- Text creation with animated and scrolling text effects
- Automatic tracing of compatible BMP, JPG, and GIF bitmap images
- Beam targeting and aerial beam effect control
- Creation of laser fans, cones, waves, and geometric shapes
- Music beat synchronization for laser cues and effects
- Timeline-based show creation for synchronized performances
- Built-in QuickTools for creating and editing laser content
- Live adjustment of effect parameters during playback
- Laser projector settings and geometric correction tools
- Projection zone configuration for organized laser output
- Computer-based control using an intuitive visual workspace
- Compact FB3QS USB-powered laser control interface
- Standard DB-25 ILDA output connection
- Compatible with single-color and multicolor ILDA laser projectors
- Supports expanded control using additional compatible Pangolin interfaces
- Upgrade path to Pangolin BEYOND laser control software
- Suitable for mobile DJs, nightclubs, live events, and laser show productions
QuickShow FB3 Specifications
- Product Type: Laser Show Control Software and Hardware System
- Brand: Pangolin
- Product Name: QuickShow FB3
- Software: Pangolin Lasershow Designer QuickShow
- Hardware Interface: Pangolin Flashback 3 (FB3QS)
- Control Platform: Windows PC
- Computer Connection: USB
- Laser Projector Connection: ILDA DB-25 Female
- Hardware Power: USB-Powered
- Maximum USB Current: 500mA
- Laser Output X/Y Resolution: 12-Bit
- Laser Output X/Y Signal: Differential, +/-5V
- RGB and Intensity Output Resolution: 8-Bit
- RGB and Intensity Signal Range: 0 to +5V
- Shutter Output: TTL-Level Signal
- Preprogrammed Content: Nearly 2,000 Cues
- Supported Show Types: Graphics, Animations, Abstracts, Text, Beam Effects, Live Shows, Preprogrammed Shows
- Image Tracing Formats: BMP, JPG, GIF
- Music Synchronization: Beat-Based Cue and Effect Triggering
- Show Creation: Live Control and Timeline-Based Programming
- Laser Projector Compatibility: ILDA-Compatible Laser Projectors
- Hardware Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.3 x 2.8 x 1.3 in. (110 x 71 x 33 mm)
- Additional Interfaces: Supported for Expanded Laser Control
- Software Upgrade Option: Pangolin BEYOND
- Laser Projector: Sold Separately
What's In The Box
- Pangolin FB3QS USB-to-ILDA Laser Control Interface
- Pangolin QuickShow Laser Control Software Access