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Measuring distance using a webcam and a laser

Shane Ormonde9 years ago1 month ago71 mins

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 of gaps due to its large viewing angle, the Sharp IR sensor is another option…

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