Tag LiDAR

Arduino LiDAR library available

Developer Update – I have combined support for various spinning LiDAR/LDS sensors into an Arduino LDS library with a single platform API. You can install this library from the Arduino Library Manager GUI. Why support many LiDAR/LDS sensors? The reason…

$15 LiDAR sensor is now supported!

A brief development update – Maker’s Pet robots now work with Xiaomi 1st gen LDS02RR laser distance scan sensors. This is a big deal for me because you can purchase LDS02RR off AliExpress for just $15~$17, including shipping. Compare that,…

Snoopy BoM Cost Breakdown

Snoopy’s hardware bill of materials adds up to around $200. Here is the minimum BoM breakdown! Let’s add up part costs as of 09 You can get these parts, for example, on Amazon or AliExpress. Part Quantity Approx. Cost per…