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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 from the video the results are not great, I think with a bit more work…
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…