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Tag Archives: webcam
2d mapping using a webcam and a laser
Following on from my previous blog post using a webcam and a laser as a rangefinder, it’s now mounted on a cheap 3 euro stepper motor and used to make a 2d map of the surroundings. As you can see … Continue reading
Posted in 2d mapping, C, Hardware, Microcontrollers, Projects, Python
Tagged 2d mapping, cheap, hack, laser, microcontroller, pic, python, stepper motor, webcam, xc8
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Measuring distance using a webcam and a laser
After seeing mini radar project by Aron Horan last year (http://robohoran.wordpress.com/2013/11/27/mini-radar/), I decided to give it a go using a webcam and a laser. The reason for doing this is because using an ultrasonic sensor does not provide precise readings … Continue reading
Posted in 2d mapping, Hardware, Python
Tagged 2d mapping, laser, opencv, python, rangefinder, webcam
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