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Which is better for a DIY liquid sky effect: spinning polygon mirrors, or a galvo?

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Working on my first DIY laser project: an RGV, color-shifting, liquid sky effect.

Given that I'm not trying to make any fancy 2D pictures, should I still follow the design of your basic DIY RGV projector, minus the y-axis galvo, or is it better to replace the galvo with a spinning mirror from an old laser printer? What are the pros and cons of the two approaches for getting the laser to scan?

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