Hi Joe, regarding your message about scanning software, it all depends on how much you want to spend. I use Pangolin's QM2K which is $1500 and up. Pangolin has an entry level package called the FB3 for around $500. If you wanted something for even less, then you should send a PM to carmangary on this forum, he makes a very basic program that run on a sound card. In any case, if you are close enough to North Carolina, you should consider attending SELEM if you are interested in this sort of thing. YouTube - SELEM 2008 Laser Light Show Video - Part 1