Low-Cost, Open Source LiDAR for Robotic Systems.

A project in Redding, CA by Patrick W. Coleman
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Low-Cost LiDAR for Educational, Embedded System and Robotic Use. Open Source hardware for the garage and classroom tinkerer!
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Backers: 64
Average Pledge Per Backer: $60

Funded: $3,815 of $28,000
Dates: Jul 29th -> Sep 7th (40 days)
Project By: Patrick W. Coleman
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Latest News

I want to thank everyone !

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to Thank everyone for their support I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I'll be making improvements and relaunching.  There have been changes to the LiDAR itself, I'd like to take advantage of the smaller form factor, it's been changed from... (Read More)

New Changes.

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all ! Ive been playing with first prototype and its amazing, I'm in the middle of making changes and verifying certain code changes are really being carried out in the sweep of the light (optical / mechanical timing). This is very exciting, its... (Read More)

International Shipping.

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Im going to offer international shipping, due to popularity. Im approximating the cost at 25 US$ but ill be trying to keep that even lower.    (Read More)

Device Imporvement.

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
After talking to my supplier, Ill be upgrading everyone to the lidar-lite, laser version, at no additional charge !  (Read More)

Ive updated the front page with a flow chart.

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Heres a better flow chart: flow chart  (Read More)

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