Low cost laser range finder with computer interface

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September 17, 2005, 7:30 am
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I am looking for low cost ($200-$400) laser range finder with computer
interface (RS232, USB etc). None of the low cost range finder I have found
so far has computer interface.Do you know one with RS232 or USB interface?



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September 17, 2005, 4:55 pm
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Re: Low cost laser range finder with computer interface

Nick a écrit :

Whay about specifications : range, resolution, Frequency ?

Richard


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September 17, 2005, 8:20 pm
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Re: Low cost laser range finder with computer interface

We use these LRF's for Militay use
http://www.newcon-optik.com/




 
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Re: Low cost laser range finder with computer interface

you can build a parallax type rangefinder with a laser fan (which you
can get at a hardware store for $30) and a usb quickcam.  its effective
range is only a few meters, the accuracy isn't very good, and it burns
a bit of cpu.  however it's dirt cheap to build and would probably work
pretty well for obstacle avoidance or mapping.

chris



 

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