LIDAR Scanner

This Arduino-based 3D scanner uses a Garmin LIDAR-Lite rangefinder to produce a point cloud representation of the surrounding area.

This project was inspired by, and borrows heavily from lidarscanner.wordpress.com.

Schematic

Parts

• Arduino Uno R3 USB Microcontroller

• LIDAR-Lite 3 Laser Rangefinder

• Lynxmotion Pan and Tilt Kit

• LCD Keypad Shield Arduino Compatible

• Cytron Arduino Proto Shield

• Wall Adapter Power Supply 7.5VDC 1A

• Electrolytic Capacitor Pack 1000uF/25V

• LM78M05CT 5V 0.5A Voltage Regulator

• 2.1mm Barrel Jack Adapter

Software

• • LidarScanner.ino Arduino sketch (see "Files" below)

  • LidarScanner.pde Processing sketch (see "Files" below)

Photos