diff --git a/camera_side_mount.scad b/camera_side_mount.scad
index d45f95c..9a00f27 100644
--- a/camera_side_mount.scad
+++ b/camera_side_mount.scad
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 // 24mm width faces front when assembled
 
 // RENDER MODE - Change this to switch between views
-render_mode = "flat"; // Options: "assembly" or "flat"
+render_mode = "2d_laser"; // Options: "assembly", "flat", or "2d_laser"
 
 // ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT - Manual Z position offset for camera inserts
 insert_z_offset = 15;   // mm - adjust vertical position of camera inserts (positive = higher)
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ if (render_mode == "assembly") {
     // Assembly view - shows how parts fit together
     complete_assembly();
 } else if (render_mode == "flat") {
-    // Flat layout for laser cutting - all parts laid flat
+    // Flat layout for laser cutting - all parts laid flat (3D view)
     
     // Base plate
     base_plate();
@@ -121,4 +121,18 @@ if (render_mode == "assembly") {
     // Second insert - laid flat
     translate([total_width + 5, mount_height + tab_height + 5, 0])
         camera_mount_insert();
+} else if (render_mode == "2d_laser") {
+    // 2D projection for laser cutting - export as SVG/DXF
+    projection(cut = false) {
+        // Base plate
+        base_plate();
+        
+        // First insert - laid flat
+        translate([total_width + 5, 0, 0])
+            camera_mount_insert();
+        
+        // Second insert - laid flat
+        translate([total_width + 5, mount_height + tab_height + 5, 0])
+            camera_mount_insert();
+    }
 }
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