# Compatibility

**URL:** <https://forum.liberationlaser.com/t/compatibility/2464>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [29 June 2026 17:39 UTC](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/t/compatibility/2464 "2026-06-29T17:39:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Keith\_Bauer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/67e7ee/32.png) [@Keith\_Bauer](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/u/Keith_Bauer)\
**Post date:** [29 June 2026 17:39 UTC](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/t/compatibility/2464/1 "2026-06-29T17:39:40Z")

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Hi folks

A newbie question if that’s okay.

1. Does the software output to pangolin fb3?

Regards

Keith

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**Author:** ![mrfloppy88](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.liberationlaser.com/mrfloppy88/32/901_2.png) [@mrfloppy88](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/u/mrfloppy88)\
**Post date:** [29 June 2026 18:12 UTC](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/t/compatibility/2464/2 "2026-06-29T18:12:11Z")

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#### **Which laser controllers are compatible with Liberation?**

- [Ether Dream (recommended)](https://ether-dream.com/)
- [Helios DAC](https://bitlasers.com/helios-laser-dac/)
- [Mercury by X-Laser](https://x-laser.com/pages/mercury-laser-control-system) (you may need to update your firmware)
- LaserCube USB (and LaserDock)
- LaserCube network protocol (with a wired connection)
- AVB as used by [LASollinger lasers](https://laseranimation.com/en/) (currently macOS only in testing)

See [Compatible lasers and controllers (DACs)](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/en-GB/hardware/compatible-lasers-and-controllers-dacs.html "mention") for more information

#### **Why don’t you support [other brand of] laser controller?**

To encourage greater interoperability between software and hardware, Liberation will only support DACs that have a published communication protocol. I believe that this is the best way forward for the laser industry.

> **[FAQ | Liberation User Manual](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/en-GB/faq.html)**

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**Author:** ![seb](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.liberationlaser.com/seb/32/3_2.png) [@seb](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/u/seb)\
**Post date:** [30 June 2026 13:36 UTC](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/t/compatibility/2464/3 "2026-06-30T13:36:17Z")

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Hi Keith,

Welcome!

Stijn’s right - your controller uses a closed, proprietary protocol that locks out third-party software.

Interoperability between software and hardware is one of my strongest principles, which is why I have released the laser communication library behind Liberation as the open source project _libera_. I’m hoping to help change the current state of the laser industry by encouraging more open standards and interoperability.

If you’re considering moving over, a Helios USB DAC is a very inexpensive option, so many people find that after selling their existing DAC there’s enough left over to cover several years of a Liberation licence too. 😊

Let me know if there’s anything else I can help with if you decide to make the switch.

All the best,

Seb

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**Author:** ![Keith\_Bauer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/67e7ee/32.png) [@Keith\_Bauer](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/u/Keith_Bauer)\
**Post date:** [30 June 2026 13:49 UTC](https://forum.liberationlaser.com/t/compatibility/2464/4 "2026-06-30T13:49:25Z")

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Hi Seb  
Thanks for your earlier email as well as this reply.  
Liberation looks amazing!!!  
I’ve got Rob pricing up a custom peli with 4no Etherdreams and networking with ILDA outlets for me.  
I’m sure I can sell my FB3 to someone.  
Regards  
Keith